Information about our puppies

We haven't had a litter since March, 2005 and don't anticipate having another litter for several years.  We have been involved in Cardigans since 1996 and in the last 12 years, have only had 6 litters.  The following is for your information and how we raised our dogs. 

All of our dogs are house dogs, not kennel dogs. We believe that any dog, a Cardigan or not is a better family member when they live in the house with their family. Any puppy placed from us must live inside. Our puppies are born in our bedroom and are kept there with their dam until they are 4 weeks old when mother and puppies are moved to the kitchen. Every puppy is handled and played with everyday to help insure proper socialization and development. They are seen by my vet and given a complete physical exam at 1 day, 3 days (when dewclaws are removed), 3 weeks (when they first deworming is given), 6 and 9 weeks (when the first and second set of vaccines are given) and any time in-between if I believe there is a problem. We also believe that puppies need a complete physical exam several times during their first weeks of life. I have a wonderful vet who comes to my house so I don't have to expose puppies to the outside world until they are ready.

No puppy leaves here before 9 weeks of age. Each puppy is given a temperament test at 7 weeks. This helps us to determine which puppy needs to go to which family. We try and give people their color and gender preference, but this doesn't always happen. The puppy's temperament and the family's lifestyle need to match or the placement will not work. We believe temperament/lifestyle matches are the most important part of placing puppies and won't give in because someone really wants a particular gender or color. The personality/temperament should be most important when looking for a dog, not a color or gender.

All puppies placed as pets/companions are sold on an AKC limited registration (no litter they produce can be registered with AKC) and MUST be spayed/neutered by 7 months of age, NO EXCEPTIONS! The puppy is being placed as a pet/companion and there is no reason that puppy needs to be bred. Our four page contract spells out in the conditions and terms.

Before puppies leave here, they are crate trained, about 70% leash trained and about 70% house broken. They have also been started on heartworm preventative (Interceptor) and flea control (Frontline Topspot). We also strongly recommend that before the puppy is one year old that the new family enroll the puppy in a basic obedience class. This can do nothing but help the puppy to become a better companion. Each puppy will go home with a "baby book" that includes photos of the sire and dam, the puppy's baby photos, information and articles relating to almost everything "puppy", which food to feed and amounts, the puppy's health records, vaccination and deworming dates, a 4 generation pedigree, and anything else I think will be helpful. If the family has any additional questions, we are ALWAYS available!

We expect new owners to love and care for their new puppy by providing socialization and health care anytime the puppy needs it. We also want owners to keep us informed about their puppy by email, calls or sending photos. New owners are an extension of our family and we look forward to hearing about your puppy. As stated in our contract with buyers, any puppy placed from Scaura may NEVER be rehomed with someone other than the buyer. If at ANY time during the dog's life, the buyer is unable to keep the dog, for any reason at any age, the dog MUST be returned to us, no exceptions. This means that you as the buyer may not place the dog with a family member, friend, shelter, rescue group, etc. Sometimes life situations change and your dog will always have a home here if you are unable to keep or care for your dog.


If you are interested in adding a Cardigan from Scaura to your family, please copy and paste this questionnaire onto an email and send it to me. Inquires are always welcome.

Puppy Questionnaire
Scaura Cardigans: Puppy Questionnaire
Your answers to the questions below will help us understand your situation and what you're looking for. If we don't have a puppy or rescue suitable for you, we'll be glad to help you find a breeder or rescuer in your area who might! Please be honest about your answers so we can help find the best companion for you.
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Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
E-mail:
Phone:

How did you learn about the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and what attracted you to the breed?

Are you looking for a Cardigan now? If not, when would you like to add one to your family?

How many breeders have you contacted and you on other breeders waiting list?


How long are you willing to wait for a Cardigan?

Is everyone in your household committed to getting a Cardigan?

Who will be the primary caregiver?

What age Cardigan are you looking for?

Are you interested in a rescue? If so, please list the age ranges you would consider.

Are you looking for pet/companion or show quality?

Do you want or plan to breed your Cardigan?

Have you bred other breeds in the past? If so, which breeds and please give some details about your breeding program.


Do you want to show your puppy in conformation?

Are you interested in any performance events such as Obedience, Agility, Herding, and Tracking or interested in doing Therapy work?

If you are interested in agility, are you willing to hold off on any jumping over 2 inches until the puppy is at least 12 months old?


What kind of training/socialization do you plan on doing with your puppy? Age you will be starting?

Do you prefer a male or female? If you do prefer one gender over the other, why?

Do you have a color preference?

How important are the gender and color?

How far would you be willing to drive to pick up your Cardi?

Would you be interested in having one flown to you?

Have you had or lived with a Cardigan or other herding breed before?

How much time will you have available per day to spend with a dog?

Will you spay/neuter this puppy? If so, at what age?

Do you live in a house, apartment, condo, other?

Do you own or rent? If you rent, does your Landlord allow pets?

Do you have a fence? If so, what type of fencing and how tall is it? (wood privacy, chain link, invisible, etc.)

If you don't have a fence, how do you plan on keeping the dog confined?

Will your Cardi be living in the house or outdoors?

Will you be using a crate?
If so, how will this crate be used, and for what period of time will the dog spend in it?

What would you do if you found yourself unable to keep your dog?

Do you currently have a vet that your trust with the health of your pet? If so, please list his or her name, address (with city/state/zip) and phone number here.

In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic a dog should have?


Please let us know whom your dog will have to get along with:
Children? If so, what are their ages?

Other Dogs (list ages, breeds, sex, and whether neutered/spayed)

Cats

Other household pets (list type & sex)

Horses or other livestock

Men

Women

Does anyone in your household have any allergies to dogs?

Will you be willing to contact us if your vet recommends any kind of surgery besides a spay/neuter surgery?

Are you committed to providing your dog with daily exercise and keeping your dog at an appropriate, healthy weight?

Are you willing to carry a puppy up and down stairs and not allow the puppy to jump off of anything until that puppy is at least 7 months old?


Please list (2) references. Give name/address/phone number, and the relationship.

Please add anything about yourself that will help us understand the type of Cardigan that would fit your home and lifestyle.

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E-mail this questionnaire or snail mail to the address below:
Scaura

Scaura Cardigan Welsh Corgis
Laura and Scott Blanton
3446 Winder Hwy - Suite M313
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
USA

You can call at 770-597-3399 and leave a message. I will return your call as soon as possible.