Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of American, Inc.
The national club for this breed - web site offers information on breeders, rescue programs, shows, etc. Links to regional club pages are given.
www.pwcca.org
Sunshine Corgi Rescue, Inc (Florida)
Sponsored and supported by the Sunshine PWCC - helps find new homes for Corgis in need.
http://www.flcorgi.com
American Kennel Club Web site offers a wide range of information on selecting a breed, finding a reputable breeder, responsible dog ownership, conformation and performance events, national breed clubs, etc.
www.akc.org
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
This is a national registry for diagnosis and evaluation of inherited skeletal defects and diseases, including hip displasia.
www.offa.org
Canine Eye Research Foundation (CERF)
This is a national registry for diagnosis and evaluation of inherited eye defects and diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy
www.vmdb.org/cerf.html
VetGen
www.vetgen.com
PUBLICATIONS
"The New Complete Pembroke Welsh Corgi" by Harper is the best hardcover devoted to the breed. Won a national award for excellent research and writing - many photographs, provides a fine history of the breed from its beginnings to modern show dogs. This book contains the AKC standard for the breed.
Highly recommended for puppy buyers:
"Mother Knows Best-the natural method of dog training" (hardcover) by Carol Lea Benjamin.
"How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With" by Rutherford
Best publication for families considering a rescued dog
"Second Hand Dog" by Carol Lea Benjamin.
Excellent common sense home training reference:
"What All Good Dogs Should Know" (paperback) by Volhard and Bartlett.
Pure delight about living with, and loving Corgis:
"Puppy Kisses Are Good For The Soul" (paperback) by Howard Weinstein (Amazon.com).
The excellent training section is a bonus!
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