Black Thumb Homestead
- Easley, SC
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Pembroke Welsh Corgi litter
Due June 2026
Planned Pembroke Welsh Corgi litter
Due Dec. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachael S., the breeder behind Black Thumb Homestead located in Easley, SC. Our dogs are not only active employees on our family farm, but well loved members of our family & household. With a long history of nationally winning rabbits, we are applying our knowledge of breeding the best to our favorite breed. Our focus is on Pembrokes that can do the job they were bred for.
Q. & A. with Rachael
Why did you start breeding?
Starting the homestead was always about being able to provide better nutrition for my family (which includes dogs). So when a breeder friend decided to jump into Pembrokes & I met her starting dogs, I knew I was going to get an excellent working companion & then she went & exceeded every goal I asked her to meet. Daisy is the epitome of what I love about the breed; smart, sturdy, & full of heart.What makes your program special?
Here at Black Thumb Homestead, we focus on the working Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Although working to breed to standard, movement and function is our #1 focus. With their high drive and endless energy that balances with your snuggly best friend, Pems are the ultimate small scale homestead dog! In order to be successful long term, we keep a keen focus on health and nutrition in our dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red, sable, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black Thumb's Aces Over 8s
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Black Thumb's High Roller
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Black Thumb's Call The Bet
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Black Thumb's Wild Card
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Black Thumb's All In
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Black Thumb's Final Hand
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Getting a puppy from Rachael
Rachael 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.
Rachael partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"Puppies will be matched based on temperament and owner needs. We do not let you pick your puppy."
Price
"The price includes our health guarantee, all appropriate vaccinations & vetting, our puppy starter kit, and appropriate registration based on parentage and quality (show vs working/companion). 50% Deposit is required and only refundable if I do not have a dog that I feel best fits your family."
Contract & health guarantee
Rachael 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 Rachael 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 Rachael directly.
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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachael.
Breeder's location
Meet in Easley, SC
4470 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
4455 miles away
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Meet in Asheville, NC
4434 miles away
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More about Rachael
Rachael has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Rachael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachael’s links
Rachael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Thumb Homestead 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
Litter and program updates
Rachael S.
Litter update on 28 Mar •Cracker just passed her Herding Started Course A Sheep title! So she is now: Cracker Rabbit HSAS BCAT FDC CGCA TKN ATT.
Cola and Cracker's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 22 Mar •…Hatchi may still be available, but he’s having a great time anyway! This super happy puppy has developed lovely leash manners, plays well with others, potty training is going well as he whines to go outside, & he tolerates baths and nail grinding. My mother is absolutely going cry when he leaves as she has so much fun being his official photographer! Hatchi is currently 13 weeks old, up to date on vaccines, and just got his first dose of Nexguard. He's also learning off leash recall here at home and, like all other corgis, is very food motivated!
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 15 Mar •…And just like that, Cracker has officially earned her BCAT title! Long day of driving to get those last couple points on her, but definitely worth it to finish the title as she gets ready to get bred SOON!! Cola is registered to do his next few runs at the Peach Blosson Cluster Show next month and should be on track to not only earn his BCAT, but be halfway to his DCAT by the end of the week in Perry. Now to keep working on those herding lessons with Cracker to get her that last Q for her Herding Started Course A Sheep title (HSAS) in a couple weeks!
Cola and Cracker's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 14 Mar •…Cola and Cracker had two more qualifying FastCAT runs yesterday! Fingers crossed for clean and speedy runs for Cracker to hit her BCAT title! In the meantime, Cracker has decided she likes this camping thing!
Cola and Cracker's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 08 Mar •…Max, Wally, and Ollie have all gone home too! They are all settling into their respective new homes. Just waiting on the right home to pop up for Hatchi as he's continuing to gain social skills this weekend at the rabbit show!
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 27 Feb •…Gizmo and Goose got a spa day before they went to their new home. Mom and I got to check out where they'll be staying, and it's absolutely fantastic! Very excited to get updates as they grow and settle in!
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 25 Feb •Puppies had their vet exam yesterday and now we're doing their 10 week worming! Goose and Gizmo leave for their new home Thursday!
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 21 Feb •…Cola earned three more titles today! ✅️ Farm Dog Certified ✅️ AKC Temperment Test ✅️ Canine Good Citizen
Cola and Cracker's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 20 Feb •Go Home bags are almost done! Just waiting on a shampoo/conditioner samples and the toys!
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Rachael S.
Litter update on 19 Feb •…All but one have their ears up correctly. But Ollie's folded so he gets tape! It should correct fairly quickly but for now, he gets to hang out so his siblings don't pull it off.
Campbell and Daisy's litter
Parent dogs
Cracker, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Cracker
This high energy, people oriented girl fits our goals for the ultimate farm dog. Owned by Ohana Farms of GA, Cracker has not only received herding training; but has made it through HT, PT, and Herding Started titles. She has also completed Temperment Testing; her Farm Dog Certified Title; Trick Dog Novice; her BCAT; and both levels of Canine Good Citizen. Cracker is currently staying here to get bred to our stud Cola. We're expecting some excellent working and companion puppies out of this pairing! Cracker has passed her OFAs and received her CHIC 215415. Her DNA panel is complete, and she is cleared for breeding! Cracker is a carrier for Fluffy.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.Cola, dad
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Cola
This speed demon is ready to hustle! Cola has a near endless supply of energy, and he gets frustrated when he can't burn it off. His smooth movement allows him to just keep going as other dogs (and people) tire out. But it's okay if you can't keep up, just give him a soft, stuffing-filled toy, and he'll burn it off himself. If he got enough time to burn off that steam, Cola is perfectly content to snuggle on the couch and watch movies with mom. He's a very balanced dog in both body and brain. So far, Cola has earned his Trick Dog Novice (TKN), Farm Dog Certified (FDC), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and AKC Temperament Test (ATT) titles, and we're on track to start earning more titles at local trials! Although Cola is currently getting some Conformation ring experience, he is definitely a sport dog at heart. But he is bidable enough to try his best in any situation asked of him. So he's giving me handling practice while we complete more trick dog titles at home. Cola's health testing has been breeding approved by our vet. He has received his CHIC from OFA 215095. He is Dual Registered with AKC and ASDR.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +2 more.Rook, dad
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Rook
Rook is growing up beautifully! He's a lovely dog in both conformation and temperament, and drive. He's just starting herding lessons and getting prepared for his first Conformation show in April. I expect lots of fun updates for Rook as he grows. His line is confirmed clear of Von Willebrand Type 1 and Exercise Induced Collapse. Rook will not be bred until 2027, but health testing will be started this year. He has passed his Herding Instinct Certificate.
Daisy, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Daisy
Daisy is the Spicy Potato. She's got so much 'Let's Go Do Things' energy, while also wanting to spend the day in bed. Daisy is extremely well traveled and loved throughout our Rabbit Show Community as she's been traveling to shows since she came home. She exceptional with kids of any energy level and will adjust to match them on her own. But at the end of the show weekend, she's tired and ready to come home to her own bed. Daisy is extremely smart and more than happy to not only think you're doing everything the hard way, but to tell you so with an excellent collection of side eye. She'll go find any loose rabbits and herd them back to you so they don't get lost. She may be the smallest of the crew, but she'll be the first to intervene if someone does something wrong. Daisy is Dual Registered with CKC(usa) and ASDR. She's achieved her Elite Champion Bronze (EchB) title with ASDR. She has completed her OFAs and received her CHIC in addition to a full DNA panel.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Black Thumb Homestead 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 Certification (CAER, 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Rachael to bring home their puppies.
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Monica S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
We had been looking for a corgi for a few months, most people on this app have not been super responsive, but Rachael got back to us right away and was very accommodating and responsive to questions. Our puppy is everything we hoped he would be! Well socialized and healthy! She supplied all the necessary paperwork and information when we picked him up and has reached out a couple times to check up on him. We are very happy since we were initially apprehensive about driving so far for a puppy we’ve only seen on photos. I would highly recommend Rachael for anyone interested in a corgi!
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Chelsea V.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Rachael was very thorough and answered every question with great detail. She provided regular updates on the puppies, and I loved being able to follow their growth. She also started crate training which made the transition to our home a lot easier. Rachael was great to work with.
