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Welcome to the virtual Ranchita!
I am a small hobby breeder settled in the hills east of Gentry, Arkansas. I raise blue merle and black headed tri American Corgis (Pembroke Welsh Corgi/Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cross) and purebred AKC registered Pembroke Welsh Corgis in the black headed tri variety.
I DO NOT raise Auggies (Australian Shepherd x Corgi), Borgis (Border Collie x Corgi), or Cowboy Corgis (Heeler x Corgi).
We do ship in the USA via ground or petsafe airline cargo! We have placed puppies in homes all over the USA. I orchestrate shipping for you, you will not need to find your own transport!
Below, I have included some paragraphs explaining the history of these great dogs!
I DO NOT raise Auggies (Australian Shepherd x Corgi), Borgis (Border Collie x Corgi), or Cowboy Corgis (Heeler x Corgi).
We do ship in the USA via ground or petsafe airline cargo! We have placed puppies in homes all over the USA. I orchestrate shipping for you, you will not need to find your own transport!
Below, I have included some paragraphs explaining the history of these great dogs!
Last Update:
August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023
One of America's Favorite Breeds
Corgis have evolved into being one of America's favorite breeds. With good reason! They are loyal, compassionate, and extremely smart. With this higher intelligence, they have moved into our homes and our hearts and have become part of our families as true family members. A corgi's love is captivating, and there is truly something magical about a corgi.
There are three types of corgis: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and the American Corgi. I have included three small paragraphs below of each to help you get a better understanding of corgis:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Smart from the day they are born, these playful dogs are very affectionate and full of personality, making them a perfect loyal companion in any home. Who can resist their stubby legs and fluffy butts? Our highly intelligent yet silly Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a favorite amongst family and friends for their temperament. They can be very playful and quirky, perfect for a young child wanting a playmate. Pembrokes come in several different colors, including red, fawn, sable, black headed tri, and red headed tri. AKC currently does not recognize merle patterns.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cardigan Welsh Corgis, also referred to as Cardis, are a laid-back version of the Pembroke. Cardigans, unlike the Pembroke, usually are kept with their tails, whereas Pembrokes can be born with natural bobtails and it is still a tradition to dock Pembroke tails. The reason behind this is, in history, Cardis were considered more of a "pet," and the Pembrokes had their tails docked to eliminate paying taxes since they could be deemed as "farm dogs," used for herding. To keep the tradition going, Pembrokes are generally seen with docked tails. They separated the two breeds in the 1930s and both have evolved since.
Cardigans come in the same colors as Pembrokes but can also be seen in merle coloring, brindle, and even dogs with brindle points! They have bigger ears than Pembrokes and can seem noticeably longer bodied.
The “American” Corgi
The American Corgi is simply a cross between the Pembroke and the Cardigan, and can come in a variety of colors, with merle/brindle being the most popular color amongst the breed. Many consider this cross as "mutts," and some argue that the American Corgi should not become a breed. However, many are pursuing to get this cross recognized. Less than 100 years ago, they were all the same dog- crossing them back together makes them a Welsh Corgi again, which was the original breed before the Queen of England decided she preferred the style of the Pembrokes and split them. Crossbreeding the Pems and the Cardis improves the gene pool which started with less than 30 Cardigans and 50 some odd Pems back in the 30s when they were split. There's several people who are against crossbreeding them despite them both being Welsh Corgis. They must have forgotten when the Queen would crossbreed her Pems to DACHSHUNDS just because she liked them. Many people question, "Why breed the two corgis together whenever you cannot show them?" (with AKC anyway). To me, it is absurd to limit a corgi to just show ring desired traits. That is WAY underestimating this breed- these dogs will work a farm like none other- and once they find a job that they love they are impeccable.
American corgis are NOT to be confused with Auggies, Cowboy Corgis, Borgis, etc.
Many people are breeding out the Cardigan Welsh but keeping the blue Merle color in the Pems, thus creating a 100% purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi in Cardigan Welsh colors.
Purebred Merle Pembroke Welsh Corgi
AKC currently does not recognize the merle coat pattern in Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Many breeders have bred Cardigan Welsh Corgi into their lines and then bred their American Corgis back to Pembroke Welsh Corgis to eliminate the percentage of Cardigan. This is how some people can advertise their blue/red merle corgi as a purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. For example, my main stud dog Hoss and prospective stud dog Codigo have tested 100% Pembroke Welsh Corgi despite being blue merle and brindle!
There are three types of corgis: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and the American Corgi. I have included three small paragraphs below of each to help you get a better understanding of corgis:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Smart from the day they are born, these playful dogs are very affectionate and full of personality, making them a perfect loyal companion in any home. Who can resist their stubby legs and fluffy butts? Our highly intelligent yet silly Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a favorite amongst family and friends for their temperament. They can be very playful and quirky, perfect for a young child wanting a playmate. Pembrokes come in several different colors, including red, fawn, sable, black headed tri, and red headed tri. AKC currently does not recognize merle patterns.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cardigan Welsh Corgis, also referred to as Cardis, are a laid-back version of the Pembroke. Cardigans, unlike the Pembroke, usually are kept with their tails, whereas Pembrokes can be born with natural bobtails and it is still a tradition to dock Pembroke tails. The reason behind this is, in history, Cardis were considered more of a "pet," and the Pembrokes had their tails docked to eliminate paying taxes since they could be deemed as "farm dogs," used for herding. To keep the tradition going, Pembrokes are generally seen with docked tails. They separated the two breeds in the 1930s and both have evolved since.
Cardigans come in the same colors as Pembrokes but can also be seen in merle coloring, brindle, and even dogs with brindle points! They have bigger ears than Pembrokes and can seem noticeably longer bodied.
The “American” Corgi
The American Corgi is simply a cross between the Pembroke and the Cardigan, and can come in a variety of colors, with merle/brindle being the most popular color amongst the breed. Many consider this cross as "mutts," and some argue that the American Corgi should not become a breed. However, many are pursuing to get this cross recognized. Less than 100 years ago, they were all the same dog- crossing them back together makes them a Welsh Corgi again, which was the original breed before the Queen of England decided she preferred the style of the Pembrokes and split them. Crossbreeding the Pems and the Cardis improves the gene pool which started with less than 30 Cardigans and 50 some odd Pems back in the 30s when they were split. There's several people who are against crossbreeding them despite them both being Welsh Corgis. They must have forgotten when the Queen would crossbreed her Pems to DACHSHUNDS just because she liked them. Many people question, "Why breed the two corgis together whenever you cannot show them?" (with AKC anyway). To me, it is absurd to limit a corgi to just show ring desired traits. That is WAY underestimating this breed- these dogs will work a farm like none other- and once they find a job that they love they are impeccable.
American corgis are NOT to be confused with Auggies, Cowboy Corgis, Borgis, etc.
Many people are breeding out the Cardigan Welsh but keeping the blue Merle color in the Pems, thus creating a 100% purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi in Cardigan Welsh colors.
Purebred Merle Pembroke Welsh Corgi
AKC currently does not recognize the merle coat pattern in Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Many breeders have bred Cardigan Welsh Corgi into their lines and then bred their American Corgis back to Pembroke Welsh Corgis to eliminate the percentage of Cardigan. This is how some people can advertise their blue/red merle corgi as a purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. For example, my main stud dog Hoss and prospective stud dog Codigo have tested 100% Pembroke Welsh Corgi despite being blue merle and brindle!
