The Society is introducing a new section to our web site dedicated to Cardigan breeders, pet owners and anyone interested in learning more about the health and care of these wonderful dogs. We hope you find our library articles, topics and links informative. We will continue to add new information on a regular basis. All articles are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

The health links and material on this site are provided for educational and informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for consultation with a veterinarian or other pet health care professional. The opinions presented on the links and in the material on this site reflect various sides of issues. No representation is made that any of the information provided on this web site or links from this web site is accurate. Additionally, any mention of commercial products or services within these web pages should not be viewed as an endorsement. Decisions with respect to the specific care and treatment of an animal should always be made with appropriate veterinary advice.

About Your New Cardigan Puppy (Adobe Acrobat)

Ear Taping Cardigan Puppies (Link)

Poisonous Plant and Toxic Food List  (Adobe Acrobat)

Puppy Raising 101 (Adobe Acrobat)

One breeder’s point of view and techniques used for raising healthy, socialized puppies.

Swimmer Puppy Syndrome  (Adobe Acrobat)

Reprint of article written by Fred Lanting. Identifying, caring for and raising swimmer puppies.

Pre-Tetanic Eclampsia   (Adobe Acrobat)

Identify a condition not well known by many veterinarians that can occur in whelping bitches.

Degenerative Myleopathy  (Link)

University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine, April 2008 announcement regarding the soon-to-be available DNA testing for Degenerative Myleopathy (DM). Article discusses the disease, diagnoses, causes and treatment.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi -- Known Health Problems  (Adobe Acrobat)

1998 study published by George A. Padgett, DVM listing known and reported health problems in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

“Hip Dysplasia in Dogs”  by John Foster, BVSc, CertVOpthal, MROVS for the British Veterinarian Society     

1996 pamphlet which discusses hip dysplasia, causes, diagnosis, treatment and BVS scoring scheme. Pictures included. (Adobe Acrobat)

“Canine Lameness Learning Module” by Heather Caprette and Jonathan Dyce, DVM  (Link)

This study/data is presented as an optical motion capture -- see actual motion and how you can detect possible lameness in a dog associated with hip dysplasia and cranial cruciate ligament rupture as well as identifying a healthy gait . Best viewed with DSL/high speed data connection.

“International Hip Dysplasia Rating Chart”   (Adobe Acrobat)

A comparison chart showing the various international hip scoring rating schemes.

Understanding Color Genetics

Cardigan Colors by Cathy Ochs-Cline (Link)

Coat Colors by VetGen   (Link)

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