Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Clover Hill Pembroke Welsh Corgis

P. O. Box 163

Kinsale, VA 22488

(804) 472-4722

Clover Hill Pembroke Welsh Corgis is a Registered Kennel name with the American Kennel Club

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LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT

(AKC UKC CH Sunrunners Dreamcatcher x Jeager's Party At Lulu's)

Born January 29, 2012 - Our first litter in over 2 years (4 boys, 4 girls)

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   MEET CLOVER HILL'S WONDERFUL DOGS:

Pictures, show placings and health test results (as they are taken and results come back) coming soon of our great new young dogs:

AKC UKC CH SUNRUNNERS DREAMCATCHER (May 5, 2008)

CERF-Normal

vWD-Clear

Fluff Factored

Tri Factored

OFA hips - too young, will be tested at age 2

Pedigree

Dreamer at the Celebrate Virginia Show Cluster in January, 2009, age 8 1/2 months, shown by Terry Moss, co-owner

He just loves showing

Photos by Linda Dossett, SCJ Graphics, LLC

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Dreamer's First Win (April 9, 2009 - Harrisburg, PA):

Thanks, Ferebe!!!!!

Ferebe B. Simons, all-breed professional handler

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CONGRATULATIONS, Dreamer, on your UKC Champion title in the 5 show UKC cluster in Manassas, VA - July 17 - July 19th, 2009! These were his first UKC shows - shown by Terry Moss, co-owner. Two Herding Group G2s, G3 and two G4s.

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June, 2010 - Dreamer is out with all-breed professional handlers Sam and Karen Mammano and has minored out in 6 consecutive shows in NY and OH. GOOD BOY!!! He stays with one or the other of his "Grandmas" when not showing.

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October 3, 2010 - congratulations to Dreamer on a 4 point major win at the Wine Country Cluster (NY) - handled by Sam and Karen Mammano.

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Congratulations to Dreamer (handled by Karen and Sam Mammano) on his 3 point major win at Fort Wayne, IN on Nov. 5th. Supported entry. Dreamer is now an AKC Champion!

Many thanks to "The Dream Team".

Dreamer now has 2 majors plus single points toward his Grand Champion AKC title.

He be will traveling to Canada to compete for his Canadian Conformation title in the summer with co-owner/handler Terry Moss.

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AKC GCh UKC CH CEDAR CREEK'S STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT "Connie" (March 5, 2009)
(pictured at 12 weeks)

vWD - clear
CERF - Normal
Fluff Free
Tri factor - upcoming
OFA hips - too young - will test after age 2
Pedigree
CONGRATULATIONS, Connie, on your two UKC BPIS in Manassas July 18th and 19th, 2009. First BPIS was out of 20 puppies, second one was out of 12 puppies. Connie was 18 weeks old at these shows and caught on like a pro.....her very first "outing". Shown by Terry Moss, co-owner.

GOOD Connie!!!!!

Connie (at 10 months of age), being shown by Janet Matkins, at the Fredericksburg Cluster, 1/15/2010 - Connie won 2 RWBs, one with Janet and one with co-owner, Terry Moss. Thank you SO MUCH, Janet, for stepping in on Friday (and Martha Ihrman and co-owner Judy Gooding on Saturday and Sunday) for helping out, as I had to go home to be on "puppy watch" with Cissy.
April, 2010 - Congratulations to Connie and handler/co-owner, Terry Moss, on Connie's UKC Conformation Champion title won start to finish in the 5 show cluster, Chesterfield, VA, including 3 G2s.
June, 2010 - Connie has gone out with Ferebe Simons and has already won 2 AKC points (Richmond, VA), going BOW Saturday and WB Sunday at 15 months of age. You go, girls!!!!

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Congratulations to Connie and Sam Mammano on winning a 3 point major (WB/OS) at the Syracuse, NY Cluster November 21, 2010.
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Congratulations to Connie and Sam Mammano on winning a 3 point major (WB) at the York, PA Cluster on March 19, 2011 under Judge Gloria Kerr. She also went WB/BW/OS for 1 point on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at York. CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE and SAM!!!!!
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Connie going BW/BOB at Syracuse, NY, April 3, 2011 under Judge Polly Smith. She also went BW/BOB on Saturday, April 2nd under Judge Beth G. Spelch for 2 points each day. As always, beautifully handled by Sam Mammano.
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April 15, 2011 - Connie finished her AKC Conformation CH today in Harrisburg, PA - 3 point major, BOB over Specials and a G4!!! Judge Irma S. Fertl - breed and group. Thanks so very much Sam and Karen Mammano!!!!

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April 22, 2011. Group 3, Springfield, MA. Sam Mammano handling. Another major toward her GCh. What a team!!! BOB Saturday and Sunday too.
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May 21, 2011 - Congratulations to Connie and Sam Mammano taking a Group 4, Alexander, NY, Judge James R. White
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May 22, 2011 - Congratulations to Connie and Sam Mammano taking a Group 1, Alexander, NY, Judge Leslie Hiltz
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June 4, 2011 - Congratulations Connie and Sam on winning BOB for a 5 point major to finish your AKC Grand Champion title. Wrentham, MA (Mayflower supported entry)
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Connie will be will traveling to Canada to compete for her Canadian Conformation title in the summer.
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Cookie at the Celebrate Virginia 5-day Show Cluster in January, 2009, shown by Terry Moss

Photos by Linda Dossett, SCJ Graphics, LLC

SHENANDOAH SUGAR COOKIE (May 11, 2007)

CERF-Normal

vWD - carrier (if ever bred, only to a vWD clear dog)

Fluff factored

Tri Factored

OFA hips - too young - will test after age 2

Pedigree

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Mac at 12 Months

Mac at 3 Years

Clover Hill's Macintosh Moe (Mac) (red headed tri male) 11/5/2005

Breeder: Edie Lucas, Kokopelli PWCs

Pedigree

vWD Type 1 - Clear

CERF - Normal

Fluff Free

Mac starts his conformation showing career with his 11 year old Junior Handler, Anna Brookes Thomas, with whom he now lives (we now co-own him). BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH OF THEM!!!!!

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Meet Our Newest Family Members:

Clover Hill's Love The Sass (Caris), born January 17, 2010

CERF - Normal

vWD - Clear by Pedigree (DNA test soon)

Tri Factored

Fluff Free

Pedigree

Congratulations, Caris, on your UKC Conformation Champion title, won start to finish at the Hampton Roads Cluster Dec. 3 - Dec. 5, 2010 at 11 months of age. Herding Group G2, two G3s and a G4. Shown by owner/breeder Terry Moss

Caris just "hanging around" before a class at Courtland (Kathy Garcia photo)

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Jeager's Party At Lulu's (Lulu) born August 5, 2009

CERF - Normal

vWD - Clear

Prelim. OFA Hips - Fair

Fluff Free

Tri Factored
Pedigree

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Kacia's Blackbird Brenna (Brenna) Born November 2, 2010

Pedigree

CERF - Normal

vWD - Clear

Tri Factored

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Information On Buying A Clover Hill Puppy (when available):

Clover Hill Pembroke Welsh Corgis is a small hobby/show kennel that takes a great responsibility and pride in showing and breeding Pembroke Welsh Corgis. We concentrate on quality rather than quantity. Relatively new to the show circuit, we will be concentrating on finishing all of our dogs in the conformation show ring. We are also starting to train in herding, which we find fascinating and just too much fun!

First and foremost, these wonderful dogs are our pets and companions - we call them our "fearless comedians" and they are all a big part of our family, which includes living in our home, going everywhere possible with us and "helping" us on the farm with the horses. If you do not laugh out loud at least 5 times a day at a Corgi, then something is wrong. Our dogs are with us constantly and have never lived in kennels, although they are all crate trained. They are raised with other dogs, children and farm animals in a loving, active, farm and home environment.

When we have puppies, which is seldom, they are sold with a health guarantee and a limited registration. The puppies are handled with loving care daily and are well socialized by the time they are ready to go to their wonderful new pet homes at 12 weeks of age.  Puppies are AKC registered (limited) and a 5 generation pedigree is provided. All of our dogs are health tested, are from champion bloodlines and a couple are working toward their own Champion titles in the conformation ring. We co-own these dogs. Some have working (herding) backgrounds also. Three of our puppies (all neutered) are competing in herding trials. We are emphatic about making sure our pups go to loving, responsible homes and we are always available if you have any problems or questions once you take your new family member home. They leave us with a toy and with a piece of cloth with the litter's scent so that they will feel a little more comfortable that first night from "home". They have also started crate training. You will be given a health record of de-worming and shots already given and a schedule to take to your vet in order to continue the routine vaccination schedule, which helps insure your new puppy's health. You will also be given a week's supply of Purina Pro Performance dog food that can be continued or will allow you to change over to a new food over 7 days so as not to upset puppy's stomach.

If, for any reason, your puppy doesn't work out, we will gladly take it back...at any stage of life.  This requirement is included in our sales contract.

Do not be upset if we ask a lot of questions, probably more than you will ask, when you make an inquiry about our puppies. Do not be upset if we ask to come to your home and evaluate it before we make a decision to sell you a puppy. Don't take our scrutiny personally - it's all about the well being and safety of the puppy. A happy puppy makes for a happy family situation. We encourage the new owners to come out often and visit with the pups after the age of 7 weeks as often as possible before they "leave our nest"; however, we discourage bringing other dogs to "meet" their new family member. First, the puppy's immune system is not complete so they are susceptible to diseases (they need 3 to 4 vaccinations and boosters until the age of 12 or 16 weeks to be considered immune to these too often fatal diseases) and second, the "older child" may get jealous. We provide training tips on introducing a new puppy into the household. It is understood, and written in the sales contract, that the new family member will not stay outside 24/7 for any reason. Another requirement is that the puppy will have a fenced yard or will be under constant supervision while outside. Also, at the age of 7 weeks, we give all puppies a thorough test on many aspects of their personality, which will be provided to the new puppy's family.

Puppies are sold with a spay/neuter contract. AKC registration papers (limited) will be held by Clover Hill until proof of spaying/neutering is presented. References provided upon request from puppy owners, our veterinarians and fellow breeders.

After our evaluation, if you are approved, you will be put on our waiting list. You will be notified within 5 days of their birth. A female can be confirmed pregnant at about 32 days after breeding and we will notify you that puppies are expected. We take deposits only after meeting you in person. We strive to match puppies to their new families. Puppies have different personalities and it is impossible to "match" a puppy to a human before about 7 weeks of age (or longer). If, when we meet and you see the puppies, we will gladly take a deposit to hold a puppy for you until they are ready to leave.

Contact us at: chf@cloverhillfarm.com

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Folklore:

Legend has it that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is enchanted. As in all legends, the tales differ. Since they come down by word of mouth, they have varied a bit with each succeeding generation and may even vary from locality to locality. Some of the old men in the mountains vaguely refer to the Corgis that were "left by the fairies" far back in the mists of time.

Another such legend provides a charming tale for the curious of how the Corgi came to live in the hills of southwest Wales. According to this legend, two young children out tending the family's cattle on the king's land found a pair of puppies which they thought were little foxes. When the children took the puppies home, they were told by the menfolk that the little dogs were a gift from the fairies. The "wee folk" of Welsh legend used the small dogs either to pull their carriages or as fairy steeds. As the fox-like puppies grew, they learned to help their human companions watch over the cattle, a task which was to be the duty of their Corgi descendants for many centuries to come. Should anyone doubt the truth of the legend, the present-day Welsh Corgi still bears the mark over his shoulders of the little saddle used by his fairy riders.

Is A PWC The Right Dog For You?

Some interesting facts from the American Kennel Club about Pembroke Welsh Corgis:

Height: Dogs: 10 - 12 inches, Females: 10-12 inches
Weight: Dogs: 25 - 30 lbs., Females: 24 -28 lbs.

Colors: Red, sable, fawn, or black and tan with or without white makings on the legs.
Coat: Medium length and straight with a dense undercoat; never soft, wavy or wiry. water-resistant

Temperament: Pembroke Welsh Corgi are active, obedient
With Children: Yes, children should not tease them.
With Pets: Yes
Special Skills: Herding dog and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Medium

Care and Exercise: Bi-weekly grooming with a comb or brush for about 10 minutes. Bathe Pembroke Welsh Corgis only when necessary. Shedding is bi-annually. Exercise is necessary to prevent weight gain, daily walks are highly recommended.
Training: Very intelligent and not difficult to train.
Learning Rate: Very high, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Indoors - High, Outdoors- Very High
Living Environment: Apartment life is adequate for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi as long as sufficient exercise is provided. Keep in mind that they have a big bark and should not be left alone for long periods of time. Owners should desire a busy, intelligent dog who is loyal and playful.

Health Issues: Prone to slipped disks in the spine, epilepsy, hereditary eye diseases and obesity.

Life Span: 13 - 14 Years
Litter Size: 5 - 8

Country of Origin: Wales
History: Accepted as being of Spitz origin, it is believed that the forefathers of the Pembroke were introduced by Flemish weavers in the 1100s. It has been suggested that its origins are a combination of primitive progenitors of the Keeshond, Pomeranian, Schipperkes and Swedish Vallhund. Developed further in Pembrokershire, Wales hence his name. A favorite of British royalty they have been a working dog since the 11th century with their job of controlling the movement of cattle by nipping their heels.

First Registered by the AKC: 1934
AKC Group: Herding Group
Class: Herding
Registries: AKC

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Some Interesting Links:
Click Here to: Feed A Shelter Dog For Free
No Puppy Mills.Com (vast information on pet store puppies and their problems)

The Most Comprehensive Corgi Information Site We Have Ever Seen - From Health to Puppy Training and Everything Else

Purina Health and Training Advice

Lots of Homemade Dog Treat Recipes
CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation)
OFA - (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)
English To Welsh Dictionary

Pembroke Corgi Rescue (National Directory)

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc.

SCJ Graphics, LLC - wonderful show and candid photography

InfoDog - The Dog Fancier's Information Resource for AKC Shows and Events

Stunning Beaded Kangaroo Leather Show Leads - Terrapin Craftworks

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Some Interesting Puppy Facts:

At birth puppies are deaf, blind, and have almost no sense of smell. They stay near their mother and siblings because of the warmth.

A puppy's eyes do not open until it is 10 to 15 days old. Its vision is usually not complete until it is about four weeks old. Hearing begins at about the same time as eyes open.

A female carries her young about 63 days before the puppies are born.

Puppies should remain with their mother until they are at least seven weeks old. During this time, she will teach them not to bite or be aggressive and how to get along with other dogs.

During its first week, 90% of a puppy's time is spent sleeping and 10% eating.

At the age of three weeks a puppy will develop its sense of smell.

A puppy will sleep for fourteen hours every day.

A puppy is considered an adult at the age of one year. At this age it is as physically as mature as a fifteen year-old human.

When the pup is three to four weeks old, 28 teeth will break through the gums so the puppy will be able to eat solid food. At 4-7 months of age, the baby teeth fall out and are replaced with 42 permanent adult teeth.

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Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do .

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear .

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements .

And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.   Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper .

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger .

And should the great Master see fit to deprive me of health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew that my fate was ever safest in your hands .

This was a 'Dear Abby' article I found in the mid 90's and came across it in a file the other day.

It was written by Beth Norman Harris

Keep your animals warm this winter - bring them inside!

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Are you ready for a puppy?

It's a human problem - that is the problem of all those 5 month to 2 year old young adults in the pound. If you won't take your dog to training classes and socialize your pup, then get a stuffed dog - not a real one!

*Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark.

*Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender.

*Immediately upon waking, stand outside in the rain and dark saying, "Be a good puppy go potty now - hurry up - come on, lets go!"

*Cover all your best suits with dog hair. Dark suits must use white hair and light suits must use dark hair. Also float some hair in your first cup of coffee in the morning.

*Play "catch" with a wet tennis ball for hours.

*Run out in the snow in your bare feet to close the gate.

*Tip over a basket of clean laundry, scatter clothing all over the floor.

*Leave your underwear on the living room floor, because that's where the dog will drag it anyway. (Especially when you have company.)

*Jump out of your chair shortly before the end of your favorite TV program and run to the door shouting, "No no! Do that    OUTSIDE!" Miss the end of the program.

*Put chocolate pudding on the carpet in the morning, and don't try to clean it up until you return from work that evening.

*Gouge the leg of the dinning room table several times with a screwdriver - it's going to get chewed on anyway.

***Take a warm and cuddly blanket out of the dryer and immediately wrap it around yourself. This is the feeling you will get when your puppy falls asleep on your lap. -author unknown
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This "letter" is from a puppy that has been taken to the pound for HUMAN PROBLEMS!! We hope this breaks your heart and makes you cry as it did when we read it.......this happens hundreds, even thousands of times a day throughout the country! It's a sin and we can't understand how anyone could do this.

We screen our potential puppy owners extremely well and have a sales contract that specifically states that we must have the dog back if for any reason the puppy (for the rest of its' life) does not work out or cannot be kept by the adoptive "parents". We will then place the puppy or dog in a suitable, great home for the owner.
We hope that this "letter" brings home the importance of the responsibilities of a puppy owner:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I died today.

You got tired of me and took me to the shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now.

Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but the nice lady took it off before she gave me a pat on the head and a kiss and sent me to the Rainbow Bridge. She was very gentle and I thought I saw tears in her eyes when I licked her hand.

Would I still be at home if I hadn't chewed your shoe? I didn't know what it was, but it was leather, and it was on the floor. I was just playing. You forgot to get puppy toys.

Would I still be at home if I had been housebroken? Rubbing my nose in what I did only made me ashamed that I had to go at all. There are books and obedience teachers that would have taught you how to teach me to go to the door.

Would I still be at home if I hadn't brought fleas into the house? Without anti-flea medicine, I couldn't get them off of me after you left me in the yard for days - they made me miserable too.

Would I still be at home if I hadn't barked? I was only saying, "I'm scared, I'm lonely, I'm here, I'm HERE! I want to be your best friend forever."

Would I still be at home if I had made you happy? Hitting me didn't make me learn. I tried as hard as I could to please you, but I didn't understand what you wanted.
Would I still be at home if you had taken the time to care for me correctly, spend time with me and teach me manners?
You didn't pay attention to me after the first few weeks, but I spent every waking minute of my short life waiting for you to just love me.

I died today.

Love,
Your Puppy

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Click on the above link to go to Cesar's Website

Watch "The Dog Whisperer" on The Learning Channel and the National Geographic Channel

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Click on the link above to learn interesting facts on a variety of canine subjects

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