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CORNERSTONE
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Cardigan Welsh Corgis |
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This is Scout.
He was posed on the piano keys by his family,
the Turners. In proper Cardi fashion, he asked " Is this good?"
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Based upon the current
testing and information available on DM (degenerative
mylopathy), and my personal experience with dogs at risk,
I will ONLY be doing
breedings that result in N/N (clear) or N/A (carrier). N/N being clear(2 normal
genes), N/A being a carrier, A/A being at risk for symptoms
of DM
That means:
An at risk dog (A/A) will
ONLY be bred to a clear(N/N)= all will be carriers (N/A)A carrier (N/A) will only
be bred to a clear (N/N) =some will be carriers (N/A), some
will be clear (N/N)Or clear (N/N) to clear
(N/N)=all will be clear (N/N)
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Inquire
regarding waiting list for puppies
We plan to breed Luna in June 2012
Call Rita at
256-660-1331
corner-stone@juno.com
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We have a 2 page questionnaire/application, and a contract in which
Pets go on a limited registration only and must be neutered.
Please email or call us for our questionnaire.
We breed top quality/Champion dogs with, OFA / OVC or PennHIP (hips), CERF
and PRA (eyes) cleared. Cornerstone dogs are known for their
outstanding temperaments and beauty and have excelled in many
venues. Our puppies come vaccinated, dewormed,
dewclaws removed,
microchipped, vet
health certified, loved & socialized. The cost for a companion is
$900. I am available to help in
any way I can and will take ownership of your dog if anything should
happen to you. My
contract states that I MUST be given first right of refusal in the
event the Buyer is no longer willing or able to keep their dog.
We currently produce Tri and Blue Merle colors, but can have other
colors occasionally. We evaluate the intended families and
temperament test the puppies so that we can make the best match
possible. Choosing a lifetime home for our Cardigans is a very
important process. The best puppy for you may not be the color or
sex originally requested. You need to trust the breeder who has
spent many hours with the babies from birth, who knows this breed
and has done this process for many years.
We welcome visiting by appointment (this is our home). Actually, we
prefer families to visit as much as possible before puppies go home.
We'd love to hear a bit about you, your family, your lifestyle and
why you want a Cardigan, when you write or call. There are many more
questions on the questionnaire.
My Cardigans are a 'dear to my heart' avocation. Each one is very
special and each family chosen to adopt one becomes extended family.
Note : Show prospects (for the conformation show ring and possible
future breeding) are reserved for screened show homes only. Neutered
Pets are eligible for all other AKC activities: agility, herding,
tracking and obedience. We do have Champion titled dogs who are
advance titled in herding, agility and obedience too! None in
tracking......yet !
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Important Note
About "Breeders" and AKC
Just as I had predicted many
years ago, our 'best kept secret" in the canine world is growing
in popularity. Unfortunately there are now high-volume commercial
kennels breeding Cardigans. They furnish a "cash crop" for
national pet store chains and other animal brokers, particularly
in the Midwest. Also, what we call "backyard breeders" sell
Cardigans strictly for money. They generally have no knowledge of
health screening or care to understand structure and proper
temperament and socializing puppies. In most cases, these
"breeders" have very little practical experience with the Cardigan
Welsh Corgi, know next to nothing about the breed's origins or
temperament, do not test their breeding stock for health
clearances, and haven't a clue about the origins or health of the
parents.
All potential puppy buyers are
strongly urged to locate responsible, reputable "show
breeders," also called "hobby breeders,"
with many
years of Cardigan experience, and to talk with them about the
acquisition of a puppy. In most cases, the purchase price asked by
show breeders may be significantly less than amounts
asked by commercial kennels and pet stores.
Reputable hobby/show breeders
proudly register their puppies with AKC. As an AKC "Breeder Of
Merit" I have committed to health screening my dogs, registering my
pups with AKC, participate in AKC events with my dogs and belong
to a breed club. Other registries just don't stand for the years
of dedication in promoting purebred dog activities (conformation
shows, herding trials, agility, obedience, tracking etc) and
responsible ownership and breeding practices that AKC does.
It is true that most hobby
breeders do not always have puppies available, but this is because
they believe in committing themselves to only 1-3 litters a year
so that the puppies have the benefit of experienced care and
full-time love. Hobby breeders do not rely on hired help to care
for their dogs. Puppies are individually socialized from birth to
prepare them for a brave new world of loving companion families
and the show and performance rings, and are not kept in crates and
store windows. Keep in mind that once past the "cute" stage, pet
shops turn older puppies over to shelters and rescue groups
because they are no longer marketable. A hobby breeder keeps the
puppies until they are sold or placed, regardless of age.
Please do your homework
before purchasing any puppy.
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Adhering to a high
standard of values. Committed to breeding for a better future.
Specializing
in blues & blacks since 1990. 
Breeder
of 46 AKC Champions and counting!
Temperament
is paramount. Only dogs that are PRA Clear and OFA/OVC/PennHIP
hip clearances are used for breeding.
This site is set up as a "showcase" of
our Cardigans bred for the show ring, performance or "just to love".
Member of the
Cardigan
Welsh Corgi Club of America
since 1991.
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We use and believe
in NuVet supplement.
It has given us vigorous puppies and improved the health of failing older dogs.
Click here for information and to order.
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