American Corgi Puppies for Sale

American Corgi For Sale: About the Breed

An American Corgi is a happy and fun short pup resulting from crossbreeding a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. As a hybrid designer dog, the American Corgi is not an officially registered breed like its parents. While the other 2 Corgi breeds hail from Wales and were bred to help farmers manage livestock, the American Corgi was bred primarily to capture the looks and personalities of both sets of parents.

As loving and affectionate pets, American Corgi puppies for sale always manage to leave a paw print on the hearts of their owners. Find out what it's like to be an American Corgi puppy owner regarding their characteristics, activity level, disposition, training, and grooming needs.

Characteristics

You may be wondering, "How does an American Corgi puppy for sale near me look as a combination of a Cardigan Corgi and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?" Just like both parents, an American Corgi puppy for sale is longer than it is tall with the signature perky, giant bat-like ears standing up on its head, a fluffy behind, and a smile that will light up the room.

American Corgi puppies for sale can grow to be 10-12 inches tall and weigh 20-30 pounds. Most American Corgi puppies for sale will show the merle (also called marbled) gene in their coat pattern. While the majority are merle/marbled, American Corgi puppies also come in a range of colors and patterns on their thick fur coats including bicolor, tricolor, white, brown, tan, fawn, sable, black, and red.

A Cardigan Welsh Corgi tends to have a long, fox-like tail, whereas a Pembroke Welsh Corgi tends to have docked tails only a few inches long. The American Corgi may or may not have a tail present.

Activity Level

Be prepared for lots of fun with an American Corgi puppy, as these little pups are extremely active! You'll need to be prepared to keep them active for at least an hour a day and probably more for a happy pup. Going on walks, playing fetch, throwing a frisbee, building a home agility course, and taking trips to the dog park will keep your American Corgi puppy for sale active and happy.

If you're wondering, "How do American Corgi puppies for sale near me behave with children?" you'll find they're very friendly and loyal to their little companions. They can be an excellent addition to a family with children; that being said, a chaotic household with smaller children may not be the best place for an American Corgi because they will just add to the lively atmosphere, but sometimes not in a desirable way.

A fantastic way to keep your American Corgi puppy for sale busy is to place them in agility competitions, herding, fieldwork, or other structured activity that requires a lot of energy and focus.

Disposition

We don't think it's possible to stay in a bad mood if you look at an American Corgi! They get along well with just about everyone, including other dogs. They want to know where the action is, and if they can't find anything, trust us – they'll create their own!

American Corgi puppies for sale love to form deep relationships with their family members. They are fun companions and will definitely make you laugh when flopping and romping around with their hilariously large ears, goofy grin, wiggly fluffy behind, and long, pink tongue.

Training

An American Corgi puppy for sale is highly trainable, intelligent, and eager to please, but you will need to have patience and consistency during training due to their intensely high energy levels. Because of their herding instincts from their parents, American Corgi puppies for sale will need to be trained to not herd or nip at children's heels. It's imperative that you instill good behavior and manners in an American Corgi puppy for sale so they can be well-adjusted household members both in and out of the home – and redirect all that energy!

Grooming Needs & Care

An American Corgi puppy is easy to care for with just a few grooming needs. One major part of keeping an American Corgi clean is brushing its thick double coat to remove dead hairs and debris, prevent mats, and distribute natural oils. They're heavy shedders, so be sure to have hair removal products on hand! Regular baths, dental care, and nail trimming will keep other parts of their bodies clean to result in a robust, healthy American Corgi puppy for sale.

Cost

In search of a Corgi, American puppy with a pedigree? Interested in the price for a Corgi, American puppy with breeding rights? Expect to pay from $1,500 to $8,750 for a Corgi, American puppy from a champion or top-pedigree line. The average price for all Corgi, American puppies is $2,230.