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AN INTERVIEW WITH A BREEDER

Why did we choose this breed? The future corgi is Turquoise, our new generation
As we know, Corgis have much good energy; it from Tama. There is an improvement in body
is like having a big dog that comes in a medium length, and he, too, has a great expression, very
package; they are bright and respond well to smooth and correct movement with a good
training. They are loyal to the owner and friendly topline. He is only six months old but already
with humans and other dogs. shows potential, and the apple does not fall far
from the tree.
Another reason for choosing this breed was
their sweet faces; in our opinion, it's impossible How did you get introduced to the world of
to love their appearance, so we fell in love with showing and breeding?
this breed. One day my wife took me to a dog show in
Bangkok, Thailand. There were a lot of different
2018 was the year when our kennel name was breeds. All the dogs looked healthy and beautiful;
established. Wealthycor is derived from “WE I was impressed, and I recall thinking, " One day, I
Are HeaLTHY CORgis“which is what our kennel will bring my dog to a show here. " I was smitten!
name stands for. Moreover, we intend to do our I started to search the internet and YouTube;
best and preserve this breed. I read a lot and watched many films, eager to
learn about the breed and different bloodlines. I
Please tell us about your past and present added famous and experienced breeders to my
dogs and your plans for the future. Facebook, following those who had litters to
The past corgi from us is Pochacco; she is the learn and, following pups' development, eager to
mother of our Tama. Beautiful sable corgi. Her learn.
strong points are expression and topline.
What made you want to become a dog breeder?
Our present corgi is Tama, Pochacco's son and Good question! In my case, it was to improve
the next generation at Wealthycor. He has a the dog quality; for the past 7-8 years, corgis in
lovely expression that he has inherited from his Thailand were of average quality and not very
mom, matched with a very smooth movement beautiful—long legs, thin bone, dogs that barked
that he has inherited from his dad. a lot and came quite large in size.

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