OUR APPROACH
Building Healthy Puppies from the Very Beginning
Healthy puppies don’t happen by chance. They are the result of thoughtful breeding decisions, comprehensive health testing, excellent veterinary care, proper nutrition, and intentional early development. Discover how every step of our program is designed to give your puppy the healthiest possible start in life.
THOUGHTFUL PLANNING
Every Great Litter Begins with Purpose
Every litter at Harman Corgis is planned with purpose. Before a breeding ever takes place, we carefully consider health, temperament, structure, pedigree, and how each pairing supports the future of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Our goal isn’t simply to produce puppies—it’s to produce healthy, confident companions that will thrive with their families for years to come.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PARENTS
The Right Pairing Makes All the Difference
No breeding dog is selected based on a single quality. We carefully evaluate health, temperament, structure, pedigree, and how each dog’s strengths complement the other before planning a litter. Every pairing is thoughtfully chosen to preserve the qualities that make Pembroke Welsh Corgis exceptional companions while giving each puppy the best possible start in life.
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION
Health Testing Guides Every Decision
Comprehensive health testing helps us make informed breeding decisions before every planned litter. Each breeding dog undergoes DNA testing and appropriate health screenings to reduce the risk of inherited disease while preserving the qualities that make Pembroke Welsh Corgis exceptional companions. Health testing isn’t about finding “perfect” dogs—it’s about making thoughtful decisions that support the long-term health of the breed.
Understanding the Tests
Every breeding dog in our program is tested for a number of inherited conditions before being bred. Click on any condition below to learn what it is, why it matters, and how responsible breeders use genetic testing when planning healthy litters.
Our health testing program includes both DNA testing for inherited conditions and health screenings, such as OFA evaluations, to provide a more complete picture of each breeding dog’s health.
A HEALTHY BEGINNING
Caring for Mom and Puppies
A healthy litter begins with a healthy mother. Throughout pregnancy, we focus on proper nutrition, regular veterinary care, appropriate exercise, and a low-stress environment to support both mom and her developing puppies. Long before the first puppy is born, we’re preparing for a safe delivery and giving every litter the healthiest possible start.
THE FIRST WEEKS
Every Day Shapes the Future
Newborn puppies enter the world completely dependent on their mother—and on us. During their first weeks of life, they cannot regulate their body temperature, see, hear, or eliminate on their own, making this one of the most critical stages of their development. During these early days, every puppy is weighed twice daily, allowing us to closely monitor growth and quickly identify any concerns. We remain with our litters around the clock, closely monitoring each puppy, tracking weight gain, and providing the attentive care they need to grow stronger every day. Our goal is simple: to give every puppy the healthiest possible start before they begin exploring the world around them.
DISCOVERING THE WORLD
Building Healthy Bodies and Confident Minds
As puppies grow, their world begins to expand. Through age-appropriate enrichment, new experiences, socialization, and positive interactions, we help them develop the confidence and resilience they’ll carry into their new homes. Every experience is thoughtfully introduced at the right stage of development, laying the foundation for puppies that are curious, adaptable, and helping every puppy leave our home with the confidence to thrive in yours.
READY FOR HOME
Preparing Puppies for Their Next Adventure
Before puppies leave for their new homes, they receive a thorough veterinary examination, age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming, a microchip, and complete health records. We then use the information gathered throughout the first nine weeks—including temperament evaluations and daily observations—to help each family choose the puppy that best fits their lifestyle and goals.
Although our puppies are ready to leave our home, our commitment to them is just beginning.
Every journey begins with a healthy start.
We can’t wait to be part of yours.
A LIFETIME TOGETHER
Our Commitment Doesn't End on Go-Home Day
Bringing home your puppy is the beginning of a lifelong journey, not the end of ours. While genetics and early development provide an important foundation, lifelong health is also shaped by proper nutrition, preventive veterinary care, exercise, training, and maintaining a healthy body weight. We’re always here to answer questions, offer guidance, and support our puppy families as their companions grow from playful puppies into beloved members of the family.
Our goal has always been the same—to give every puppy the healthiest possible start and every family a companion they can love for years to come.