A Hurd of Corgis

A Hurd of Corgis Parents have genetic testing as well as OFA’s. Puppies will be vaccinated,and have regular wormings

Happy howl-ween everyone👻
11/01/2024

Happy howl-ween everyone👻

Got the potatoe bed mulched down for the winter, hoping for plenty potatoe spuds next year😝
10/24/2024

Got the potatoe bed mulched down for the winter, hoping for plenty potatoe spuds next year😝

Spot the corgiLevel: Hard
10/23/2024

Spot the corgi
Level: Hard

Golden hour ☀️ looks pretty good on these girls
10/19/2024

Golden hour ☀️ looks pretty good on these girls

10/19/2024

Who wore it better🤔😍🥹 fun fact, corgis fit in 9-12mo clothing😂

Her puppies are never far🥹💕 Going to be the best of friends as she gets older***Thought I would add to this post, I alwa...
10/10/2024

Her puppies are never far🥹💕 Going to be the best of friends as she gets older

***Thought I would add to this post, I always get a lot of messages asking if corgis are good with kids. I always say well mine are, but are your kids good with dogs?

It’s a 2 way street, dogs need to be trained with boundaries, and so do children. A lot of these bites can be easily avoided, sadly the dogs are always blamed. Training is key to safety, you need to train yourself as well to read your dogs cues when they are getting uncomfortable in a situation. They need to be able to get away to a “safe place” once they need a break. Children need to be taught to show respect with animals as well and know when to leave them alone.

That being said, not all dogs will be great with children no matter what and that is ok. It’s our job as parents and animals owners to know this and do what’s best for the animal and your household. I know corgis have a bad rep at not being good with kids, heck all herding breeds have this stigma. As some cases this is true, but with proper training, introduction, and proper exercise/ mental stimulation herding breeds can be a great addition to your family.

Got 4 out of 7 of the crew bathed, I think that’ll do for today🥵😮‍💨
09/25/2024

Got 4 out of 7 of the crew bathed, I think that’ll do for today🥵😮‍💨

This little guy certainly has the life 💙
09/22/2024

This little guy certainly has the life 💙

The 2 biggest babies of the household😝😍💕
09/10/2024

The 2 biggest babies of the household😝😍💕

“If I fit, I sit” A tire makes a good bed apparently
08/27/2024

“If I fit, I sit”
A tire makes a good bed apparently

Did you know that corgis fit perfectly in a mailbox? Perfect for shipping, so just buy the corgi😜 All jokes of course, j...
08/13/2024

Did you know that corgis fit perfectly in a mailbox? Perfect for shipping, so just buy the corgi😜
All jokes of course, just wanted to share this cute pic💕

07/14/2024

Not written by me but words of very helpful advice!

Realistic Expectations:
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
Realistic Expectations
You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how my perfect puppy turned into a nightmare.
So, let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all, the puppy has been in the breeder's home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So, what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby, but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9–13-week-old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake, in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
Author Credit Terry Hansen

Happy 4th of July everyone 🇺🇸🧨🎇
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July everyone 🇺🇸🧨🎇

If there is mud, they will find it😅 looks like 4 baths in my future 🛁🧼
06/29/2024

If there is mud, they will find it😅 looks like 4 baths in my future 🛁🧼

All 3 girls passed their OFA eye exam, just waiting for Pepper’s CHIC number. Parsley and Olive will be getting their hi...
06/11/2024

All 3 girls passed their OFA eye exam, just waiting for Pepper’s CHIC number. Parsley and Olive will be getting their hips done when of age which is at 24 months😊

Both Olive and Parsley are being shown this weekend and next so wish us luck. I don’t expect Olive to do very well thoug...
06/06/2024

Both Olive and Parsley are being shown this weekend and next so wish us luck. I don’t expect Olive to do very well though because of course she would blow her coat this week so she is very naked😩 still going to have her shown for the experience. Also, they are getting their OFA eyes done this Saturday as well so busy busy busy

Happy Memorial Day!!!Home of the free, because of the brave 🇺🇸remember our freedom did not come free. Very thankful for ...
05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day!!!

Home of the free, because of the brave 🇺🇸
remember our freedom did not come free. Very thankful for those that serve each and every day

A visit to the in-laws greenhouse called for a little photo shoot
05/20/2024

A visit to the in-laws greenhouse called for a little photo shoot

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Who wore it better🤔😍🥹 fun fact, corgis fit in 9-12mo clothing😂

The velocity dryer is a must! It has so many uses other than just using it on the animals as well. You will never get rid of all the hair these corgis will shed but this definitely helps. Hair coat maintenance is a must with this breed, the better you take care of the coat, the less hair you will need to clean up. I desensitize the puppies to the velocity dryer as well while I have them. I always tell puppies parents to mess with your puppies all the time. Touch their feet, their ears, pick up their legs, put them on the table, brush them. Doing all of this desensitization while their young will help them out in the long run. It will not only help with grooming, but also help with vet visits as well. It will make everyone’s life so much easier if you have a well rounded dog

Girls didn’t do too shabby today, Olive got a little love even with her bare coat. Parsley ended up going reserved today so overall happy. We shall see what tomorrow brings

Next Wednesday the 15th we ultrasound both girls to see if they are pregnant or not. They both are acting suspiciously pregnant but we are trying not to get too excited. In the meantime, enjoy this video of our cat getting very curious of the puppies from last year, definitely scared her throwing a treat.

I personally think national corgi day should be everyday, it certainly is at our household❤️

Running into the weekend, they’re pretty excited to be 7 weeks old. Only 1 more week left with these guys🥺 how did the time go so fast

Puppies are 4 weeks old today💙

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