What Does Your Corgi Puppy Come Home With?
The best surprises on pick-up day are the ones you did not have to buy. Here is everything that comes home with a Fluffy Corgis of Missouri puppy, and why each item matters.
Registration and identification
Every puppy goes home with AKC Limited Registration, which means it is a registered purebred Pembroke Welsh Corgi but is not intended for breeding. Each pup also has an AKC Reunite microchip with lifetime pet recovery, so a lost dog can be traced back to you.
Health paperwork
You receive a full health record and vaccination schedule. Puppies are vaccinated at six and nine weeks, dewormed and examined by a veterinarian before they leave, and you receive a Small Animal Health Certificate. Bring all of it to your own vet.
The puppy is also covered by a two-year health guarantee covering genetic issues and conditions, excluding hip dysplasia and IVDD.
The starter bag
Your puppy comes with starter food, a leash, harness, Kong, treats and a grooming kit, so you can begin on day one. A blanket with mom's scent and a toy with littermates' scent help puppies settle into the new home.
I would still suggest buying a crate, bed, bowls and toys before pick-up day.
AKC extras
Every puppy comes with the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, which gives live trainer support for life. You also get a year of AKC Family Dog magazine, a complimentary first vet visit through the AKC Veterinary Network, and 30 days of AKC Pet Insurance.
These extras help you through the first months, when questions come fast.
What is not included?
Beyond these items, things like a crate, bed, collar tags and ongoing vet care are up to you. Delivery or travel fees apply if you choose a half-way meet, airport pick-up or flight nanny. The Pricing page lists the details.
Why do the AKC extras matter?
It is easy to overlook the extras, but they are practical. The GoodDog! Helpline connects you to a live trainer when puppy questions pop up at odd hours. The first vet visit helps you start on the right foot, and 30 days of AKC Pet Insurance gives you a short window of coverage while you decide on a long-term plan.
The microchip with lifetime recovery is the quiet one that can matter most if your dog ever gets lost.
What should you do with the paperwork?
Keep the AKC registration papers, the health record, the vaccination schedule and the Small Animal Health Certificate in a safe place. Bring copies to your first vet visit and to any groomer, trainer or boarding facility.
Register the microchip information as soon as you are home so your contact details are current.
How can you make the most of the starter bag?
Use the starter food for the first week, then change brands slowly if you choose to. Keep the blanket with mom's scent in the crate, give the Kong with a bit of food to keep your puppy busy and begin gentle grooming with the kit so brushing feels normal.
If you have questions about any of it, I am a call or text away at (660) 234-5656.
How do you set up your puppy's first week?
Plan the first vet visit, set a feeding schedule using the starter food, and keep the blanket and toy with your puppy at night. Introduce the Kong with a little food, and use the leash and harness for short, positive outings in the yard.
Keep the first days quiet so your puppy can adjust.
What do families say about the starter bag?
Several of our testimonials mention the full bag of supplies and the health records ready for their own vet. One family wrote that Jan gave them a full bag of supplies for their new baby girl, with all of her health records ready for their vet. You can read more families' words on the About page.
Is anything optional?
The core package stays the same for every puppy: registration, microchip, paperwork and starter bag. Travel fees apply only if you choose a half-way meet, airport pick-up or nanny. If you have a special request, just ask.
I like each family to feel ready, so I answer questions right up to the handoff.
What should you do the day you get home?
Let your puppy explore a small area, offer water and a little food, and take your puppy out to potty often. Bring out the blanket and toy that smell like home. Keep the first evening quiet and let your puppy rest.
How can you get started?
The price for pet-home puppies is $2,250, with a $300 deposit that comes off the price. To be considered for a puppy, request the Puppy Questionnaire at jan@pembrokesofwalnutcreek.com or call or text (660) 234-5656.