Bellwether Acres
Meet the breeder
I'm Zach B., the breeder behind Bellwether Acres located in Fort Madison, IA. Bellwether Corgis are purebred AKC Pembrokes with Champion, Grand Champion, and International Champion bloodlines. Our dogs are health tested and are surrounded by kids and farm animals from the time that they are born. There’s nothing quite like a little corgi love to make the world a better place!
Q. & A. with Zach
Why did you start breeding?
Raising purebred Pembroke Corgis has been a generational affair for our family. Our introduction to Corgis came early, as my mother raised Pems for many years before we started. Her established program provided the base for our entry into the breed, not just in proven genetic lines, but also in experience and mentorship of ethical breeding.What makes your program special?
Our females have been in our family for generations, dating back to when my mother first started raising Pems. This gives us intimate knowledge of their health history and also personality! It is not uncommon to see flashes of a dog's grandparents as they roll and play with each other. Our males are carefully selected from some of the top programs in the country that share our focus and values.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and fawn, fawn, red, sable, white and black, white and red, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Zach
Zach has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“1250 includes Limited AKC registration (pet papers). Also included is all health paperwork. Please inquire specifically about full registration if desired. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, etc.”
Contract & health guarantee
Zach may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Zach offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Zach directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Zach.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fort Madison, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at General Downing-Peoria Airport
Meet in Galesburg, IL
More about Zach
Zach has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Zach was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Zach is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bellwether Acres meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bellwether Acres reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Pembroke Welsh Corgis.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
