Crux Cardigans
Meet the breeder
I'm Ashley N., the breeder behind Crux Cardigans located in Eureka, MO. My program strives to produce the ideal "total dog" by focusing extensively on temperament, workability, and conformation. Cardigans that are highly versatile, driven, and sound sport competitors as well as well-rounded, socialized family companions. Fully Health tested & AKC registered.
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
I was born into the dog show and breeding world. My mom was a Golden Retriever breeder/exhibitor my entire life until just recently. I helped deliver litters and started showing at the ripe age of 5! I chose to switch to Cardigans in 2011. I have always been drawn to herding breeds and their style of working/learning. Cardigan was the perfect breed for me!What makes your program special?
I will be selecting the right pair that will continue to produce versatile dogs with nice drive and work-ability coupled with the correct structure for conformation. Being a serious performance competitor in many, many events. My ideal Cardigan has the ability and drive to earn several championships in almost any venue I can think of (conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, etc).Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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
“Deposit will go towards the total cost of your puppy. Deposits are payable after the puppies are 2-3 weeks old. We do not take deposits until puppies are a few weeks old and we have a better idea of what will have to offer. Non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Eureka, MO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
More about Ashley
Club memberships
Ashley is a member of Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club and Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Agility Trial Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, Performance & Companion Events Chair for CWCCA National Events, UKC SPOT Evaluator, Professional Dog Trainer.
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Crux Cardigans 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 dogs
Croc, dad
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
About Croc
Black and White with Tan Points (Tri-Color). From my Calvin x Larka 2022 litter. Wonderful young boy with fantastic drive.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3 (rcd3), +5 more.
Calvin, dad
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
About Calvin
Calvin my do-it-all dog. His temperament is stable and solid even in incredibly demanding, loud environments. He is able to race from ring to ring competing in a variety of performance events without missing a beat. He has a lovely higher drive and would work for 24/7 is asked. He also had an excellent on/off switch: Versatile and adaptable! Calvin was my obedience demo dog for years, is my Velcro boy but accepting of any strangers including children. -- Calvin's Rankings -- AKC Rally-Obedience Rankings 2019 - #1 Cardigan, #4 Herding Breed, #9 All Breed 2020 - #1 Cardigan, #8 Herding Breed, #19 All Breed 2021 - #1 Cardigan, #4 Herding Breed, #10 All Breed Current Overall AKC Lifetime Rally Rankings: #1 Cardigan, #4 Herding Breed, #6 All Breed CWCCA Top Rally Dog - 2019, 2020, & 2021
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Crux Cardigans 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 Cardigan 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3 (rcd3), Full Embark Panel
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).
