Keep in mind Corgis fight the same back battles as Dachshunds. Paralysis because of slipped, herniated or deteriorating disks due to their long backs and short legs...

EDIT BELOW<br /> I think that if the issues happening, health wise, begin later on, that's be different than like a dog born automatically with head trauma or some other immediate health issue. :/<br /> <br /> And I want the corgi, not a mix. I myself have had perfect mixes and purebreds in my life, health wise. It's going to be a careful process, and a long one, that I know I have to make for this. :/<br /> <br /> EDIT:<br /> So, Al will probably start driving this summer which means that she can get a paying summer job as well as an off campus job. She figures that if she can do the volunteering AND possibly get another job, she should make a decent amount. And as for off campus, there are MANY choices. This means that I can easily surpass my $500 mark. I figure, if I work every weekday that I'm off from school during the summer for a 8 hour work day, I'd make over $3k. NOW, I understand taxes come into this, and that I won't be able to do everyday if I'm at the stables. However, I'm going to speak to the owner and see what she says about what I'm doing.<br /> <br /> I'd like to having the money for the summer after this one, so I kinda only have this summer to make a difference, since I plan on moving out Junior year. Which means, I'd like to have the dog at that time.

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I've had 3 purebred dogs in my life so far. 2 had serious medical issues (one almost went blind) and the other had a tendency to eat its own feces (was trained out of it). <br /> <br /> My mutt that I now own has had no issues with her at all. She has no bad behaviors other than being sassy ever since I trained her how to bark with a hand signal. <br /> <br /> Good luck finding a purebred. It's a road I am definitely not taking again. I'm sure a lot turn out fine but I've had more bad experiences than good. Everyone here had some nice advice. <br /> <br /> I actually was setting out to look for a corgi but the one breeder I called never got back to me and I went to the shelter instead. That is where I find my adorable sweet mix puppy. She was a heck of a lot cheaper and already spayed. They gave me coupons and some free toys and towel to take her home with. I'm glad the breeder never called back because I love my little squirt Houdini george sass-a-frass xP

Heh, getting a dwarf dog, you're probably gonna wind up with something later on down the line anyways.

I honestly just want a healthy, perfect corgi. I REALLY hope nothing negative comes up healthwise. :/

Inbreeding in dogs is different from inbreeding in humans. Inbreeding in humans has more negative consequences than dog in breeding. In some cases, breeders inbreed dogs to increase a certain good trait.<br /> The "inbreeding is gross!" deal people have with inbreeding animals is incorrect (although it technically is a matter of opinion on if it's 'gross' or not) because dogs don't have morals like humans do.<br /> <br /> It all depends on whether or not the inbred dog is gaining negative traits from the inbreeding or not.

I was actually thinking about the dog being inbred when I said that, but I understand that it being AKC registered doesn't mean its going to be healthy.<br /> <br /> I'm hoping to volunteer at the place this summer and I can see the pups firsthand.

"The dogs at the breeders are AKC registered and are actually show dogs, so I'm pretty sure the pups will be in good shape."<br /> <br /> Just because I dog is registered with the AKC does not mean it's a healthy, well-bred dog. Anyone with two purebred dogs can have a litter of akc registered puppies.

I'm going to be extremely careful with which dog I choose because I would like to possibly breed him/her in the future. <br /> <br /> But besides that, I'd REALLY like to not have a defective dog. :/ The dogs at the breeders are AKC registered and are actually show dogs, so I'm pretty sure the pups will be in good shape.

That depends on whether or not Al is willing to exchange possible defects/disorders/diseases, behavioural issues/traits and other unknown things for saving a dog at the pound. (Which all depends on whether or not the pound is a no-kill or not.) I know the main pound in my city has a "good home guarantee" for dogs.. which means they won't put down surrendered dogs for any reason unless they're critically ill".<br /> <br /> Just something to think about.

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