Liz R

We may have a pup! We view him on saturday, my husband is getting suspicious :laugh: He is only 5 weeks old, so we won't bring him home until is 8 weeks old, vaccinated, wormed and micro chipped. He is from Kathy Pearce in riddles creek. Bring on Saturday!

True Dave-o :)

How lovely <3

Does anyone know of tri color cardigan pups available now/soon?

Thanks everyone :)

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) My husband and his mum bred Fox terriers under the name Treviat In Queensland 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? As far as I know, the breed was developed in England for hunting purposes. Black and white dogs were preferred so as not to confuse the dog with the fox 3. How common is it in Australia? When my husband was breeding, it was becoming hard to find dogs as Don burke from Burke's Backyard, was promoting a Jack Russell/fox terrier cross called the Tenterfield terrier. 4. What is the average lifespan? 10-14 years, although I have heard of dogs living to 18-20 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Very intelligent, boisterous and playful, requires training can be destructive when bored. Dog needs own toys, prone to digging, excellent rat hunters. Very strong hunting instinct. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? A good game/run/combination overall 50 minutes plus, in one sitting, or broken up over the day. Our dogs were trained to go play with a chew toy on their beds if we couldn't play right then. We all carried tennis balls to have a quick throw/fetch over the day. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? They can be great companions, but pups need lots of work to train and socialize. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? Yes, but do maintain pack hierarchy, do not allow dog to sleep higher than you, eat from your plate etc. 9. How much grooming is required? quick brush every few days, nail clipping, can tear dew claws quite frequently. Needs baths as they get very dirty LOL 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Would not recommend unsupervised with small children as they can become excited by squeals/chasing games and try to "tack down' the child. A well trained older dog would be a lovely companion for the elderly/infirm. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Overall healthy, do check for heart murmurs, if the pup is not active. We lost two pups 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Ask to see proof of breed as many mixed breeds are sold as Fox terriers, heart checks, familiarize yourself with the breed standard so you know what the dog should look like/temperament. Docked tails should be no shorter than a man's hand length Ask to view the bitch with her pups to check for over dominance. Dog should be predominantly white, with solid head colour, feature face are harder to find but usually have a spot or patch over an eye. head should be triangular with folded ears, you should be able to draw a rectangle around the dog from shoulder to tail tip. Don't scratch behind ears, as ears then stand up, exposing the inner ear to dirt/infections. Yard needs to be dig proof, great escape artists.

Sorry for the poor quality, I took a photo of a photo

Hi Esky the Husky, my husband used to breed smooth fox terriers so I have experience with socialising, grooming and showing pups, I used to own German shepherds, so I have obedience training experience too. :) We have waited to get a dog as we both believe that it is unfair to own an animal if you do not have the time, energy and resources to give to that animal. :)

Hi and thanks fro the welcomes :) I've contacted Howard Smith but he doesn't have any tri colour pups presently. I don't know enough about Corgis to know the difference between Pembroke or cardigan sorry. :) I've only seen photos of Astro, he had a black back, white chest and tan and black face. I can't ask if he was short or long haired without my husband wondering why LOL

Hello, I'm new here looking for a pure bred tri colour corgi pup for my husband. He grew up with a lovely corgi, Astro, who lived to the age of 19 :) We have not had a dog in 14 years and now our children are a little older, I'd love to surprise him with a pup. We live in Victoria and I am open to all advice. Thanks for having me, Liz. :)