TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 3
  • Chapter One: Understanding Corgis 9
  • Facts About Corgis 10
  • Summary of Corgi Facts 12
  • Corgi Breed History 13
  • Types of Corgis 14
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi 15
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi 16
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Corgi 19
  • Do You Need a License? 20
  • Licensing Dogs in the U.S. 20
  • Licensing Dogs in the U.K. 21
  • How Many Corgis Should You Keep? 22
  • Do Corgis Get Along with Other Pets? 22
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Corgi? 23
  • Initial Costs 23
  • Monthly Costs 27
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Corgis? 30
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Corgi 33
  • Where Can You Buy Corgis? 34
  • Adopting a Rescue Dog 34
  • U.S. Corgi Recues 35
  • U.K. Corgi Rescues 36
  • How to Choose a Reputable Corgi Breeder 36
  • U.S. Corgi Breeders 38
  • U.K. Corgi Breeders 38
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Corgi Puppy 39
  • Puppy-Proofing Your Home 41
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Corgi 45
  • Ideal Habitat Requirements for Corgis 46
  • Supplies and Equipment to Have on Hand 47
  • Setting Up Your Corgi’s Crate 49
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Corgi’s Nutritional Needs 51
  • The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 52
  • How to Select a Healthy Dog Food Brand 56
  • Tips for Feeding Your Corgi 58
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 60
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Corgi 63
  • Socializing Your New Corgi Puppy 64
  • Overview of Popular Training Methods 64
  • Housebreaking Your Corgi Puppy 67
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Corgi 71
  • Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 72
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Corgis 73
  • Other Grooming Tasks 75
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Corgi 79
  • Basic Dog Breeding Information 80
  • Tips for Breeding Your Corgi 82
  • Raising Healthy Corgi Puppies 84
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Corgi 87
  • Corgi Breed Standard 88
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi Standard 88
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi Standard 90
  • Preparing Your Corgi for Show 91
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Corgi Healthy 95
  • Common Health Problems Affecting Corgis 96
  • Degenerative Myelopathy 97
  • Epilepsy 98
  • Glaucoma 99
  • Hip Dysplasia 100
  • Hypothyroidism 101
  • Intervertebral Disk Disease 102
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy 103
  • Von Willebrand’s Disease 104
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 105
  • Corgi Care Sheet 107
  • 1.) Basic Corgi Information 108
  • 2.) Habitat Requirements 109
  • 3.) Nutritional Needs 110
  • 4.) Breeding Information 111
  • Index 113
  • Photo Credits 123
  • References 127

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