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
