About Breeding Corgis

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a low-set, sturdy dog that grows to about 10 to 12 inches high at the shoulder and weighs up to 30 pounds. This breed is favored by families because Corgis are known to be active, friendly and comfortable around children. According to Welsh legend, Corgis are enchanted dogs that pull fairy coaches and work at fairy ranches. If you find yourself enchanted by Corgis, you may be interested in breeding them.

  1. Responsible Breeding

    • Breeding any type of animal is a big responsibility that you should consider carefully. Animal shelters are already full of unwanted dogs, and even purebred Corgis can find their way into shelters, as evidenced by the volume of dogs already available at Corgi rescues. If you decide to breed your Corgis, you need to make sure that your dogs are as close to the American Kennel Club's breed standard as possible. Be aware of the health problems and costs associated with breeding before you begin. Besides caring for the mother and the pups for at least eight weeks, you will also have to find responsible homes for all of the puppies once they are old enough to be weaned.

    Choosing Corgis

    • Only Corgis that meet the American Kennel Club's breed standards should be bred. Otherwise, you risk breeding dogs with health problems. The American Kennel Club's breed standards specify what sort of physical and temperamental details you should be looking for, but the language is open to interpretation. Unless you are a Corgi expert and you understand exactly what the AKC means by a "foxy... intelligent and interested, but not sly" face, then you are going to need a Corgi expert to help you choose dogs to breed. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations for responsible breeders.

    Health Problems

    • Spaying or neutering your Corgi will protect it from a host of health problems, including mammary tumors, uterine infections, testicular cancer, and bladder problems. Any Corgi that is not currently being used in a breeding program should be spayed or neutered. According to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, no female should be bred more than three times. Corgis are susceptible to uterine inertia and often require Cesarean sections, which are painful and take time to recover from. Your dam will require regular vet checks before, during, and after her pregnancy.

    Costs

    • Breeding Welsh Corgis is not a great money-making idea. Besides the cost of feeding and caring for the parents, you may end up having to pay for an expensive Cesarean section. Depending upon your situation, you might need to pay a stud service fee, airline shipping charges, and boarding for your dam if you end up sending her to the stud. You can also expect to pay for extra vet care, vitamins, and more expensive, protein-rich food for the dam while she is pregnant or nursing.