Short Rowel Corgis Recommendations
Breeder: Bailee Ellison
(918)
- Each puppy will have at least their first round of shots, more depending on when they go to their new homes, and will need a round every 3-4 weeks until they get their last round after 16 weeks old, along with their rabies shots. It is no longer recommended for a certain number of rounds but rather that they get their last round after a certain age, being 16 weeks, to be considered fully vaccinated.
- They need to be wormed every two weeks until 12-16 weeks as well. I recommend Panacur as it is one of the most broad spectrum wormers out there. Drontal is also a really good one, getting tapeworms as well.
- You should try to stay with the food that I have selected as I have put many hours into finding a good food. Victor Hi Pro is what they are being fed when leaving here. If you can’t find it feel free to contact me so we can help find an accessible, quality food for you. If you do switch them please try to stay with a good, quality food that will help them grow and flourish.If switched it needs to be a gradual process so as to not make them sick. It is a stressful time to leave their litter, mom, and home so they need to not have additional stress in changing their food as well. Stay away from by-products and corn as much as possible.
- Along with feeding a quality food be sure to feed a proper amount. Don’t overfeed your puppy. An overweight corgi will bring nothing but harm as it grows older. Plenty of exercise, quality food, and the right portions will help to promote a happy, healthy dog for years to come.
- I highly recommend that you crate/kennel train your puppy as it is one of the best and quickest ways to potty train. It also helps the puppy to have a safe place they can go to as they wish. Each puppy will have been exposed to a crate while with us. They will still not be crate trained but have the foundation to continue at their new homes.
- Rawhide is a big no no. There are many reasons as to why, choking, blockage hazard, and many others just to name a few. Also nothing with dyes in it, food or treats that are colored (because of natural products they contain are not counted as dyes). There are many good, healthy treats out there, although I don’t recommend giving treats on a regular basis simply here and there (you don’t want them to come to expect it and create a weight problem because of it). Whimzies, which I am sending home a sample with each puppy, are a dental chew that is a good choice. Pig ears work great as well as ribs bones, thin of course, bully sticks (also sending a sample home) and anything that is natural but not too hard so it could crack their teeth.
- If your puppy likes toys, not all do really, make sure they are safe and noting could be torn off and become a choking hazard. Corgis are notorious for destroying toys. Try to get tough things. Ours have always loved a clean old sock with knots tied into it. Find what your puppy likes or dislikes. Some love rope toys to play tug of war with. Don’t use tennis balls as the felt covering on the outside, over time, can wear down their teeth and cause dental issues later on in life.
- Don’t shave a corgi. Over years of doing it, it can, and will start to destroy their coat and the beauty of it. It will begin to not come in as quickly and become patchy, mangy looking
- Do not spay or neuter your puppy until at least one year of age, 15-18 months is more preferred. There are many reasons behind this, just to name a few:
- They need the hormones to grow and mature correctly
- The hormones help to give muscle mass that sturdies up their joints and ligaments to help prevent hip, arthritis, and other joint issues as they age.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask me!! If I don’t know the answer I will find it.
This Litter
- The puppies are being fed about 1/3 of a cup of Victor Hi Pro three times a day. If they don’t eat it all within 15-20 minutes, take the food away and give a normal amount the next meal. If they eat it all quickly and seem hungry, up the next meal by a small amount, 1/8 of a cup or so.
- They need to be wormed in their eighth week, using the wormer I send home with them. Make sure it’s given for 3 consecutive days.