Links & Publications

Links

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc.

The national parent club for this breed - web site offers information on breeders, rescue programs, shows, etc. Links to regional club pages are given.
www.pwcca.org

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Greater Atlanta

The pages on why to buy from a responsible breeder are excellent!
www.pwccga.org

Information on the ongoing Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) Study in the PWC

http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/DM/ancmntDM.htm

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

VetGen

www.vetgen.com

MB-F Superintendent

http://www.infodog.com

Onofrio Superintendent

www.onofrio.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. The excellent training section is a bonus!