The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Family Friend and Farmhand

by Ewing, Susan M.

• ISBN13: 9781582451527
• ISBN10: 1582451524
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-29
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

These powerful little herding dogs have been helping around the farm and snuggling with the children at home for hundreds of years. They're equally at home tending flocks as they are following the Queen of England's frocks. A small dog with a BIG personality, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is ranked 34th of the 146 breeds registeded with the American Kennel club. This book examines the characteristics that make the Corgi so special and explains all aspects of raising and caring for this unique breed. From choosing the right puppy to basic care and ownership, the Corgi lover will find it all here. A full-color insert, several appendices, and an extensive index are just part of what makes this title appealing for those who love the diligent and dedicated Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Author Biography

SUSAN M. EWING has been "in dogs" since 1977 and has had Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1983. She has shown Corgis in conformation and obedience, as well as trying both herding and agility. Her affiliations include the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, the Conewango Valley Kennel Club, Tri-State Stewards Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. She is a member of the animal committee for the Eden Alternative at Lutheran Social Services in Jamestown, New York, which helps health-care facility residents chose and care for pets. She owned and operated a boarding kennel for four years and bred Corgis at that time. She has been writing professionally since 1964 for newspapers, magazines and radio. Many of her dog-related articles have appeared in the AKC Gazette. Currently, she works at the Arts Council for Chautauqua County and lives in Jamestown, New York, with her husband, Jim, and two Corgis, Griffin and Hayley.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	iii
Introduction	ix
A Profile of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi--Is It Right for You?	1	(10)
A Working Dog's Coat	2	(1)
A Dog for Small Quarters	2	(1)
The Corgi Temperament	3	(5)
Your First Corgi	8	(3)
A Brief History of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi	11	(10)
Theories of the Corgi's Roots	12	(3)
Common Ground	15	(3)
The Corgi's Recent History	18	(3)
Official Standard of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi	21	(8)
Body Type	22	(3)
Coat and Color	25	(1)
Movement in the Show Ring	26	(1)
Temperament	26	(3)
Finding the Right Pembroke Welsh Corgi	29	(12)
How to Find a Good Breeder	30	(4)
An Older Dog or a Rescue Dog	34	(1)
Sample Contracts	35	(6)
Living with Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi	41	(12)
The Many Uses of a Crate	42	(3)
Housetraining Your Corgi	45	(1)
Required Equipment	46	(5)
Multiple Corgis	51	(2)
Keeping Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi Happy and Healthy	53	(14)
Spaying and Neutering	54	(2)
Vaccinations	56	(2)
Teeth	58	(1)
Parasites	59	(2)
Fleas	61	(1)
Health Problems	61	(2)
Other Concerns	63	(1)
First Aid	64	(1)
Other Injuries	65	(2)
Caring for Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi	67	(10)
Exercise Equipment	67	(4)
Toys	71	(2)
Good Nutrition	73	(4)
Grooming Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi	77	(8)
Teeth	77	(1)
Trimming	78	(1)
General Grooming	78	(7)
Showing Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi	85	(12)
Getting Started	85	(5)
Show Categories	90	(3)
What to Pack	93	(1)
Final Grooming	94	(1)
Professional Handlers	94	(3)
The Working Pembroke Welsh Corgi	97	(20)
Obedience Training	97	(4)
Agility Training	101	(5)
Herding Training	106	(2)
Tracking Training	108	(2)
Versatility Awards	110	(1)
Service Dog Training	110	(4)
Therapy Dog Training	114	(3)
Headliners	117	(10)
Celebrity Corgis	117	(1)
Corgis as Actors	118	(3)
Corgis as Show Dogs	121	(6)
Breeding	127	(14)
Reasons for Breeding	127	(2)
The Breeding Process	129	(2)
The Whelping Process	131	(6)
Basic New Puppy Care	137	(1)
Advanced Puppy Care	138	(1)
Finding Good Homes for the Puppies	138	(3)
The Older Pembroke Welsh Corgi	141	(6)
Health Concerns for the Older Dog	142	(2)
When the End Is Near	144	(3)
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America	147	(4)
The Welsh Corgi League	147	(1)
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc.	148	(1)
PWCCA Affiliate Clubs	149	(2)
Appendix A Resources	151	(4)
Appendix B Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc., Code of Ethics	155	(4)
Appendix C Titles a Corgi Can Earn	159	(8)
Appendix D National Specialty Winners	167	(6)
Bibliography	173	(5)
Index	178