About Walker's AKC Corgis

We raise only AKC PWC standard coat and colors, however the fawn color is not a common color for us. There are 5 AKC recognized standard colors: red, sable, fawn, redhead tri (RHT) and blackhead tri (BHT) .  Puppy colors will change over time until they are an adult.  If a puppy has white on its head, it will reduce in size with age.

Merles and brindles are NOT coat colors found in AKC PWC.  These colors are found in Cardigan Welsh Corgis or Corgi mix breeds (American Corgis)

PWC may have a dilution gene (bluie gene) that washes out their color, called "Bluies”.  Bluies may occur in all of the 5 PWC colors. Bluies are an accepted color but can not be shown in AKC or PWCCA shows.  Other coat terms are fluffies (long hair) and mismarks (too much white).  Fluffies, mismarks and bluies are considered faults and can not be shown in AKC or PWCCA shows. 

All of our adult breeding dogs are tested through Embark breeders panel to ensure we're producing the very best possible. PWC inherit genetic diseases DM, EIC, vWD1 and PRA-rcd3.  

DM -  Degenerative myelopathy is a disease that affects the spinal cord in dogs, causing progressive muscle weakness and loss of coordination. It acts similarly to Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS in humans. 

EIC -  Exercise and excitement induced collapse or wobbly gait that seem otherwise normal and healthy. Most dogs with EIC exhibit a characteristic pattern of collapse starting with rear limb weakness. They may continue to walk or run while dragging their back legs. 

vWD1 -  Von Willebrand Disease 1 is an inherited bleeding disorder affecting PWC. Dogs affected with VWDI have less than half of the normal level of von Willebrand coagulation factor (vWf), which is an essential protein needed for normal blood clotting. 

PRA-rcd3 -  Progressive retinal atrophy is a leading hereditary cause of blindness as is its counterpart retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in humans. 

X=SCID - X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency clinical signs include a general failure to thrive, lack of palpable peripheral lymph nodes, dermatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, and weight loss. Affected dogs develop diseases caused by bacteria and viruses that are typically non-pathogenic in healthy animals. 

All PWC have IVDD because they are a dwarf or chondrodysplasia breed.  As such, environment and diet play a huge role in developing IVDD.  Feed a high quality dog food and keep a check on their weight.  Start an exercise program in puppyhood, ensuring not to over exercise, will help build strong muscles, tendons and ligaments.  Jumping off objects higher than the PWC shoulder applies extra stress on the back.  Using a ramp is helpful in reducing the risk.  Using a harness instead of a neck collar also will reduce the stress on neck vertebra.

Pease do not let or encourage your PWC puppy to go up or down stairs until they are at least 3 months old.  All puppies are born with normal hips, but research shows that environmental factors play a HUGE role in developing hip dysplasia.  Do not allow your puppy or dog to engage in rough play with older dogs.  Always keep a check on their weight and feed a high quality feed to ensure the proper breed weight, less than or no more than 28-30 pounds.