Puppy Information & FAQ

Everything you need to know about our puppies, how they’re raised, and what to expect when bringing a Pembroke Welsh Corgi home.

Bringing Home a Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy

Welcoming a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy into your home is an exciting experience. At Corgi Corral of Virginia, we want every puppy owner to feel confident and prepared before bringing their new companion home.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are known for their distinctive appearance, short legs, and lively personalities. Originally bred as herding dogs, they are intelligent, loyal, and full of energy, making them wonderful companions for families and individuals alike.

Intelligent and Trainable

Corgis are quick learners that respond well to training and enjoy learning new commands and routines.

Loyal and Affectionate

They form strong bonds with their families and love being involved in everyday life.

Energetic but Adaptable

Corgis have plenty of energy but can adapt well to different living environments with proper exercise and attention.

Great Family Companions

With proper socialization, they do well with children and other pets, making them a great fit for active households.

Early Life at Corgi Corral of Virginia

At Corgi Corral of Virginia, puppies are raised in a home environment where they receive careful supervision from the moment they are born. During their earliest weeks, they remain close to their mother in a warm environment, are monitored closely to ensure healthy growth, and receive early human interaction.

After the first couple of weeks, the puppies move into a whelping box, where they begin to explore, move around, and develop coordination. Because they are raised in a home setting rather than a kennel facility, they become comfortable with people and everyday household activity early in life.

Everything You Need to Know About Your Puppy

From preparation to training and care, we’ve designed our process to give every puppy the best possible start.

🏡 Preparing Your Home

Before bringing your puppy home, it’s important to have the essentials ready. A comfortable bed, food and water bowls, quality puppy food, toys, and basic supplies will help your puppy settle in quickly and comfortably.

🔒 Puppy-Proofing Your Space

Puppies are naturally curious and love to explore. Removing hazards like loose cords, small objects, and unsafe items helps create a safe environment while they learn their new surroundings.

🩺 Health & Veterinary Care

Each puppy receives early veterinary care before going home, including vaccinations, worming, a full health check, and health records. This ensures a healthy and confident start.

🎓 Early Training & Routine

Corgis are intelligent and eager to learn. Starting training early with simple commands, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement helps build strong habits and confidence.

🍽️ Feeding & Nutrition

Proper nutrition is essential for growing puppies. A high-quality puppy food and consistent feeding schedule help support healthy development and long-term wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 General

We are located in Saluda, Virginia.

Puppies go home at 10–12 weeks of age to ensure proper development and an easier transition.

Pickup is preferred, but we can also make other arrangements depending on your situation. We are experienced in safely flying puppies to you, and in some cases we can also meet part way if you are a considerable distance away.

🧬 Breeding & Health

Yes. All puppies come from AKC registered Pembroke Welsh Corgi parents. You will also receive your AKC application once your dog has been spayed or neutered.

Yes. All breeding dogs are fully genetically health tested before being part of our program

Each puppy includes:

-First vaccinations
-Worming treatments
-Veterinary exam
-Health records
-30 days of free health insurance

🐾 Puppies & Traits

Pembroke Welsh Corgis can come in a variety of colors, including red, sable, and black-headed or red-headed tris. We do get all colors.

Some puppies are born with natural nub tails, while others may have full tails. Puppies born with full tails are banded early, which is a common and painless process.

💰 Pricing & Deposits

-$2,000 before birth
-$2,500 after birth
-Pricing may vary depending on the puppy.

To reserve a puppy:

  1. Review the contract
  2. Email confirming agreement
  3. Submit your deposit

 

If you’d like to speak by first, you can give us a call and we’ll be happy to go over everything with you before moving forward.

-$500 before birth
-$1,000 after birth

Deposits are non-refundable, but:

-transferable

-never expire

If paying by check, you should notify us when it’s sent so your place can be held while it is in transit.

📋 Selection & Waitlist

Puppies are selected in deposit order (first come, first served).

Yes, You can specify exactly what you’re looking for or when it’s your turn, you may choose the puppy that best fits you. We wouldn’t want you to take a puppy that isn’t the right match.

You can wait for a future litter without losing your place or deposit.

Yes. Most puppies are reserved before or shortly after birth, reserving guarantees a pup and gives you the best selection.

🏡 Raising & Care

All puppies are raised inside the home and in nice spacious puppy pens, not in kennels, with daily interaction, early socialization, and close supervision.

Yes. Puppies are exposed to people, activity, and routine early to help them adjust easily to their new homes.

Yes. Puppies begin early potty box training, which helps make house training easier.

🍽️ Feeding & Training

A high-quality puppy food is recommended. We suggest visiting dogfoodadvisor.com and choosing a 4 or 5-star rated food to ensure good nutrition and quality ingredients for your puppy’s growth. Home-made raw is an excellent choice when done correctly.

We’ve already started some training here, but you should continue immediately after bringing your puppy home using consistency and positive reinforcement.

📅 Litters & Availability

Litters are planned throughout the year. Upcoming timing is shared on the Available Puppies or Pricing page.

❤️ After Adoption

Yes. We are always available to help answer questions and guide new owners even after puppies go home.

🤠 Retired Dogs

Although it’s not easy, retiring dogs allows them to receive more individual attention in loving homes. This ensures they have the best quality of life while allowing us to continue responsibly breeding and caring for future puppies. We are very selective in choosing retirement homes.

These opportunities don’t come up often, but if you are interested in an adult, please contact us.

Contact Corgi Corral of Virginia

If you would like to learn more about our breeding program or inquire about available Corgi puppies, we would be happy to hear from you.