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
MB-F Superintendent
Onofrio Superintendent
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!