Cottonwood Corgis

Q. & A. with Laken

• Why did you start breeding?

  I was infatuated with dogs and dog competitions as a child. I was never able to engage with the sport though as it was just financially out of the question for my family. My parents were able to buy me a pure bred but off standard border collie that I raised and trained. She passed when I was a teenager. After I finished my degree , I knew I wanted another herding breed but something easier to manage than border collies. So, I found corgis. I started with just one female and wasn’t intending on becoming a breeder. However, I began researching training for her and realized that the world of dog sports was suddenly accessible and affordable to me. So, I began studying and training …..and now I’ve got 10 dogs and compete in conformation, barn hunt, and lure coursing.

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• What makes your program special?

  I have a growth mindset in regards to my program. It has come a long way from when I first started. There are many things I want to improve upon and I strive to make sure that each generation is better than the previous. Im very quick to point out the merits of my dogs, but I am also open about their flaws. I think it’s important for buyers to get “the full picture “ to determine if corgis are a good fit for them.

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• 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.