Em-K Kennels
- Abingdon, VA
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Expected Pembroke Welsh Corgi litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 12, 2026
Planned Pembroke Welsh Corgi litter
Due Apr. 2026
Ready June 2026
Planned Pembroke Welsh Corgi litter
Due May 2026
Ready July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney R., the breeder behind Em-K Kennels located in Abingdon, VA. At Em-K Breeding and Training, we aim to raise exceptional animals in a loving and caring environment. We're dedicated to following a responsible breeding program, so our focus is on keeping our animals healthy and happy for when they find their new homes. Our puppies are well socialized with other dogs, cats, and children.
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
Courtneys first pet as an adult was a Corgi. She was the best dog I’ve ever had and I loved her dearly. She passed away at 6 from a brief illness. Which is why I focus on health in my breeding program.What makes your program special?
Courtney watched her parent’s breeding program growing up. They taught her how to be a good breeder and how to review and choose who was a perfect fit for each puppy. Being a responsible breeder makes you special in a world where everyone is just out to make money. We as breeders forget the reason we started breeding, our love of dogs and wanting to provide the best quality of the breed we love!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn, 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.
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Howie
Went homeMale
White Collar
Went homeFemale
Lime Collar
Went homeFemale
Gray Collar
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Teal Collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Included with your puppy are AKC limited registration, the first round of vaccinations and deworming, tail docking, and dewclaw removal. Puppies well socialized and come with a puppy pack. The deposit holds the puppy of your choosing until its ready to go home. Or hold your place to pick a puppy for an upcoming litter. Deposit contract and limited registration contract required.”
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
- 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
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Abingdon, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tri-Cities Airport
More about Courtney
Club memberships
Courtney is a member of Durham Kennel Club .
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog Associate, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Em-K Kennels 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
Courtney R.
Litter update on 30 Sept. •
Brier and Cali's litter
Parent dogs
Cali, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Cali
Cali is a striking natural beauty with multiple siblings who a champions and grand champions.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.Jasmine, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Jasmine
Jasmine is a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi 7 months old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +2 more.Belle, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Belle
Belle is a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.Mack, dad
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Mack
Mack is the sweetest boy who loves to play and get all the pets.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.Brier, dad
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Brier
Brier is our gentle chunky boy with the calmest temperament I’ve ever seen. He produces some of the best pups in both temperament and confirmation.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.Jewel, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Jewel
Jewel is our import from Ukraine and has such a sweet personality and easy going temperament. She is the perfect addition to our program
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Em-K Kennels 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.
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.
Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Temperament Test
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy Early-Onset Risk Modifier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Courtney to bring home their puppies.
Amber F.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Courtney was the best breeder! We love our little Sophie so much! She is such an angel 😇 she let us know when she needed to go potty and we took her out and so far no messes. I have never had a 10 week old puppy who was already potty trained. She is an amazing little girl who loves cats and dogs and cuddles
Seth J.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Courtney was amazing at answering all of my questions in a detailed and timely manner. She was so nice and helped me through the process. My puppy pepper is so good and I can tell she was raised with love.
Maya B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
We had the most wonderful experience with Courtney. She was exceptionally communicative and informative, providing weekly updates and photos, and answering all my questions. I was truly impressed with her responsiveness. We are grateful to GoodDog for making it so much easier to connect with an outstanding, ethical breeder like Courtney. My husband raised an eyebrow when I told him that the puppy of our dreams was 6 hours away from home, but it was well worth it. We had to delay puppy pickup by a week because of a conflict with a holiday, so Courtney spent that extra week getting him started on his training: crate, leash, sit, come, sleeping through the night and going potty outside. Although we know we need to continue reinforcing these concepts, it was a huge relief to know that he came to us with those building blocks in place. It's worth noting that when I called Courtney's local vet to get the records for our new vet, the receptionist told me how lucky I was to have an Em-K puppy because they are so well cared for. We are just so in love with our little Llewellyn (Louie). He has the sweetest temperment, is playful, loving, and great with our kids. Our vet said he's the most beautiful puppy she's ever seen, and she was so impressed with his behavior. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Courtney!
Sarah S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Courtney was so responsive to messages and really helped set us up for success bringing home our new puppy. Quigley is so smart and so cute, he's a beautiful, healthy boy and we are so lucky to have him. We rrally appreciated her focus on long term health of her dogs.
Mikjess V.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
We had an amazing experience with Courtney! She was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and we especially appreciated the weekly "pupdates" that kept us excited and well-informed. Our new Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy has quickly become a cherished member of our family—she's both well-mannered and affectionate. We couldn’t be happier with the entire experience.
Tu C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Courtney is very responsive to messages. She’s making sure that she answer all the questions you have about the puppy and about the process and the paper work before. The process was very smooth to get our new puppies home. The payment is straight forward too.
