PERFORMANCE HORSES MEAT GOATS PASTURED POULTRY REGISTERED DOGS
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Leunen farms is now offering registered Pembroke Welsh Corgis. We have chosen this breed since it is an outstanding companion dog and a hard working, herding partner.
Our first litter of puppies have arrived! New, for 2008, we have three males and one female. These pups have the correct Corgi markings and will be red and white like their dam. This litter was whelped on December 19, 2007 and will be ready to ship to their new home in just a few short weeks!
We will have more photos of the pups and our facilities up on this website shortly!
Before then...........be sure and call or email if you have any questions!
FAQ about our dogs and our facilities
How did you select your breed? How long have you been breeding dogs? What others breeds have you bred or do you own?
We became interested in herding and guardian dogs over 15 years ago when we began raising goats. As we talked to other breeders and watched dogs in action we became aware that most of the guardian dogs are very aggressive at times with strangers on their farms. We decided we did not want the liability that comes with a large dog that would intimidate or possibly even harm someone who was visiting our farm to look at livestock. However, with the threat of predators, mainly coyotes, we did need a dog on the farm. We currently have a spayed, rescued Black and Tan Coonhound as our guard dog. Annie is a sweet, worthless, loveable hound that barks all night and roams the entire farm without any interest in the goats or other animals. We have had no predator problems since we adopted Annie. She always welcomes visitors with a wagging tail and loves to romp with the children while the adults view our stock.
Annie doesn't help with stock though, so we had to seek another breed to assist us in that aspect. Goats can be aggressive with dogs, especially when the does (nannies) have kids. Many of your typical herding breeds can be intimidated and refuse to work with goats. Not so with Corgis! These little dogs are quick and smart. They are not aggressive with the livestock, unlike other herding dogs, they rarely get too rough in play or work. One of the outstanding assets we appreciate is that Corgis seldom nip at the heels of livestock or people, a common trait in most herding dogs. We think that is a real plus! Corgis make great watchdogs and have a big dog bark. They are rugged little dogs, preferring to spend most of their time outside. With their dense Corgi coat, the Missouri winters do not effect them, but the humid summer heat can make them miserable. They don't mind spending the hottest part of the day inside with the air-conditioning! After searching for the right dog, we initially purchased a Pembroke Welsh Corgi bitch, which was bred. After we saw the sire, we were so impressed with him that we arranged to purchased him also. Now that the puppies are here, we feel we made the right choice!
Like most dog lovers, we didn't stop with just Annie the coonhound and the herding Corgis. We also have Nikki! Nikki is a long haired, chocolate dapple, miniature dachshund. Nikki has the run of the house. A little primadonna, she isn't too impressed with the farm or it's inhabitants, but oh is she cute!
Do you have the parents on site? Can I see them? Can you send me more photos?
Visitors are always welcome to our farm to see the dogs or other livestock. We do ask that you call ahead so that we are available when you arrive. This is a working farm. We are here 24/7 but often involved in farm issues so we appreciate a little “heads up” notice!
However, visitors should not be handling very young puppies that are less than 4 weeks old. We try to eliminate any chance of disease in our puppies – you could be carrying any number of doggie germs and we don't want the litter to get sick. Besides, strangers do make new moms very nervous around their young. Later, as the pups get older and have had their first shots feel free to stop by to play with them. We encourage socialization for our dogs.
We currently own both the sire and the dam of our latest litter. They were not purchased from the same breeder. We wanted to carefully match a pair of dogs whose attributes complimented each other and I think we have done that. We saw the results of breeding this pair before we purchased the animals and we were very pleased with their bright and friendly dispositions, their intelligence and great Corgi attitude!
What kind of congenital defects are present in this breed? What steps are you taking to decrease these defects?
There are genetic problems in almost every breed. Corgis are no exception. We selected our breeding stock because they expressed no genetic problems and we were able to see many of their offspring which were also healthy. Here at Leunen Farms we do not breed any animal with genetic defaults.
Commonly seen congenital and inherited defects in dogs include neurological defects, eye defects, cardiac defects, skeletal muscle defects, unilateral or bilateral cryptorchidism, hip and elbow dysplasia. We feel that it is important to know these problems exist and as conscientious breeders it is our responsibility to reduce these genetic faults in our animals.
This includes “Fluffies”, "Whities" and “Bluies” in our Corgies. The “Fluffie” is an exceptionally soft, longer haired coat condition that is not acceptable in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed standard. “Bluie” refers to a diluted black coat color which produces a smoky cast. "Whities" are solid or mostly solid white. Any white on the back, between the withers and the rump is considered serious fault, so are blue eyes. Mismarks are minor amounts of white that occur outside the allowable area. Color does not affect pet potential but it can have serious consequences if the animal is bred. Many serious genetic faults are linked to color abnormalities.
Any of our dogs that are showing signs of any genetic problems will not be bred – such dogs will be sold to pet homes only, with restricted papers and spay/neuter agreements. These dogs make wonderful pets but it is detrimental to the breed standard to reproduce such defects.
Where were the puppies raised? How have you socialized them?
A Corgi is bold but friendly; we never want a vicious or shy dog. Much of the personality in the dog is inherited, but much is also “created”. Puppies are very impressionable at an early age. Our puppies are raised in our home, one litter at a time. Weather permitting, they are introduced to the great outdoors as soon as their eyes are open and they are mobile. Our puppies are exposed to daily household noises and farm activity from an early age. All of our puppies have been exposed to people, children, other animals, sights and sounds in order to learn. A puppy raised without this important social interaction can be shy, fearful, aggressive, or have other problems as they get older. Dogs need to know how to play, how to handle new situations, and how to relate to people.
How many litters do you have a year?
We are currently only producing one litter of Pembroke Welsh Corgis per year. This allows us to concentrate our attention to the genetics and health of the puppies. We are looking for another female, but at this time, we have not found that special one.
What guarantees do you have for this puppy?
We guarantee our puppies against any debilitating genetic problems. Our veterinarian will examine each puppy and insure that the puppy is in good health prior to the sale. Our puppies will come to you current on all vaccinations, internal and external parasite free, and with current health certificates. Because of the age of the puppies we cannot guarantee breeding soundness, thus we are not selling breeding stock. If for any reason you cannot keep your Corgi please contact us. We want to be a part of making sure our puppies have a forever home!
When can I take the puppy home?
Puppies usually go home between 8 and 12 weeks. We will not send a puppy younger than 8 weeks to a new home. They are too young to be separated from their mother, so please, do not ask. Each puppy is sent home with a “Puppy Package” which includes their heath records, 3 generation pedigree, certificate of registration (if applicable), shipping crate, their special toy and other “surprises”.
Above are spoiled brats from the previous litter.....We take lots of photos, just ask to see them!
Below are photos of our red female Pembroke Welsh Corgi, "Cowgirl":
And here are photos of our male, a tri-color, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, "Carson":
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LEUNEN FARMS
PO Box 189, Lancaster, MO 63548
Home: 660-457-2125 Barn: 660-216-0231
