QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Harman Corgis Puppy FAQs
Bringing home a puppy is an exciting decision, and it’s natural to have questions along the way. We’ve gathered answers to the questions we hear most often about our breeding program, waiting list, puppy selection process, transportation options, and life with a Harman Corgis puppy.
If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, we’re always happy to help.
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Getting Started
How do I join the waiting list?
The first step is to complete our Getting to Know You Form. It helps me learn a little about your family, your lifestyle, and what you’re looking for in a Corgi.
Once I’ve reviewed your form, we’ll schedule a phone call so we can get to know each other, talk about what you’re looking for, and answer any questions you have. If you decide you’d like to move forward, a $200 reservation deposit secures your place on our waiting list and is applied toward the purchase price of your puppy.
How much is the waiting list deposit?
The waiting list deposit is $200. It secures your place on our waiting list and is applied toward the purchase price of your puppy.
For complete details, please review our Waiting List Policy.
How long is the wait for a puppy?
The length of the waiting list varies throughout the year and depends on several things, including litter size, the number of families waiting, and what each family is looking for in a puppy.
I’m happy to give you an idea of what the current wait looks like when we talk, but I can’t guarantee exactly when a puppy will be available. Mother Nature has a way of keeping us humble!
What happens after I join the waiting list?
Once you join our waiting list, I’ll keep you updated about planned and current litters.
When I have a litter that may be a good fit for you, I’ll contact you to see if you’re ready to move forward. Once you commit to a litter, you’ll receive regular photos, weekly videos, preparation information, and access to a private litter page so you can follow the puppies as they grow.
As we get closer to puppy selection, you’ll receive your puppy temperament information and we’ll have a private Zoom meeting to talk through the puppies and help you prepare for making your choice.
Can I choose my puppy?
Absolutely. You’ll have the opportunity to watch the puppies grow through regular updates and weekly videos. At around seven weeks, each puppy completes a temperament evaluation. I combine those results with what I’ve observed about each puppy as they’ve grown.
You’ll receive the temperament information before we meet for a private Zoom call. During our call, we’ll talk through the puppies, their individual personalities, and what you’re looking for in a Corgi.
I’m happy to offer my thoughts and guidance, but the final choice is always yours.
When do puppies go home?
Our puppies typically go home between 8½ and 9 weeks of age.
Those extra few days give them more time with their mother and littermates while we finish some important parts of our Next Level Puppy Program.
Before going home, puppies have been vet checked, received their age-appropriate vaccinations, completed their temperament evaluation, and continued working on the socialization and early learning experiences we’ve been building on since they were little.
BRINGING YOUR PUPPY HOME
Transportation & Location
Where are you located?
Harman Corgis is located on our family farm and ranch near Perryton, Texas, in the northeastern Texas Panhandle.
We’re in a rural area, but our puppies go to families throughout Texas and across the United States. If you don’t live nearby, I’m happy to help you figure out the best way to get your puppy home.
Do you offer transportation or delivery options?
Yes. I work with families throughout the United States, so I know that getting your puppy home can take a little planning.
You can pick up your puppy here in Texas, meet me at the Amarillo airport, use a flight nanny, or arrange ground transportation. I’m happy to talk through the options with you and help you decide what will work best for your situation.
California Families: Because of California’s requirements for puppy sales and dogs entering the state, California families have a slightly different process. You will need to travel to Texas to pick up your puppy in person and complete the final paperwork here. I’ll also work with my veterinarian to make sure the required health certificate is completed before your puppy travels home with you.
Can I get a puppy if I don't live in Texas?
Absolutely. Many Harman Corgi families live outside of Texas. I’m happy to help you plan the best way to get your puppy home, whether that means traveling to Texas, flying home from Amarillo, using a flight nanny, or arranging ground transportation.
California families do have a different process and are required to travel to Texas to pick up their puppy in person. I’ll explain those requirements with you before you join the waiting list.
Can you tell me more about flying home with a puppy?
Yes. Many families fly to Texas and take their puppy home with them in the cabin. I can meet you at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) with your puppy.
You’ll need to arrange your flight, the airline’s required pet travel pass, and an airline-approved carrier. Because I live about two hours from Amarillo, please check with me before booking your flight so we can make sure the date and time will work.
I’ll make sure your puppy is prepared for the trip and will give you guidance on traveling with your puppy, including what to bring, feeding before the flight, potty needs, navigating the airport, and what to expect during the flight. I know flying home with a puppy can feel a little overwhelming if you’ve never done it before, so I want you to feel prepared too.
How does a flight nanny service work?
A flight nanny travels with your puppy in the cabin of a commercial flight and meets you at your local airport. Your puppy stays with the nanny throughout the trip rather than traveling in cargo.
The buyer is responsible for the nanny’s airfare, airline pet fee, and service fee. I can help you understand how the process works and connect you with experienced flight nannies who have transported puppies for me in the past.
How do you prepare puppies for travel?
I start preparing puppies for travel well before go-home day. As part of our Next Level Puppy Program, puppies are introduced to crates and carriers, car rides, different sounds, surfaces, people, and new environments. These experiences help make the transition from my home to yours a little easier.
On travel day, I also make sure your puppy’s feeding and potty schedule are planned around the trip as much as possible. If you’re traveling with your puppy yourself, I’ll go over what to bring and what to expect along the way.
Travel is still a big day for a young puppy, and every puppy handles it a little differently, but my goal is to make sure both you and your puppy are as prepared as possible.
CLEAR EXPECTATIONS
Pricing, Registration & Policy
How much do your puppies cost?
Our pet puppies are $2,000 plus applicable sales tax and are placed with limited AKC registration.
The price includes much more than the puppy itself. I put a great deal of time into health testing, early development and socialization, temperament evaluation, and preparing each puppy for the transition to their new home. You’ll also receive plenty of information and support from me before and after your puppy goes home.
Full AKC registration may be available in limited situations for approved breeding programs. If that’s something you’re interested in, please ask me about it.
What is the difference between Limited Registration and Full Registration?
Most of my puppies are placed as family companions with Limited AKC Registration and are sold on a spay/neuter agreement. Limited Registration means the dog is still AKC registered, but cannot compete in AKC conformation classes, and any puppies they produce cannot be registered with the AKC.
Full Registration includes breeding rights and is only available in select situations to approved breeding programs. If you’re interested in Full Registration, please talk with me about it before joining the waiting list.
Do you require a contract?
Yes. Every Harman Corgi puppy is placed with a written contract so you know exactly what to expect from me and what I expect from you as your puppy’s new family.
Most puppies going to family homes are placed under my Limited Registration Contract. Puppies approved for breeding or show homes are placed under a Full Registration Contract.
I encourage you to read the sample contract before moving forward. I want you to have plenty of time to review it, understand the terms, and ask me any questions you may have.
View our Limited Registration Contract (Pet Home)
View our Full Registration Contract
BREEDING WITH PURPOSE
Health & Breeding Program
What health testing do your dogs receive?
Health testing is an important part of every breeding decision I make.
My breeding dogs are genetically tested for inherited conditions found in Pembroke Welsh Corgis, including DM, EIC, vWD1, PRA-rcd3 and other relevant genetic traits through Embark or Wisdom Panel. I use those results when choosing breeding pairs so that I do not produce puppies genetically affected by DM, EIC, or vWD1.
Many of my dogs also complete additional health screenings, including OFA evaluations.
If you’d like to learn more about why I test for these conditions and how I use the results when planning a litter, I’ve explained that in more detail on my Health Testing page.
Are your puppies Microchipped?
Yes. Every Harman Corgi puppy is microchipped before going home.
Before your puppy leaves, the microchip must be enrolled in your name, with Harman Corgis listed as an additional contact for the life of your dog. This gives your puppy one more way of finding their way home if they are ever lost.
Do you recommend pet insurance?
Yes, I do. Even with carefully bred, health-tested puppies, accidents and unexpected illnesses can happen. Pet insurance can help take some of the financial worry out of making decisions about your dog’s care when something unexpected happens.
Every Harman Corgi puppy currently goes home with 30 days of complimentary Trupanion coverage. There is no obligation to continue with Trupanion after the complimentary coverage ends.
BEYOND GO-HOME DAY
Support & Ownership
What support do I receive after bringing my puppy home?
My support doesn’t end when you take your puppy home. I want you to feel comfortable reaching out when you have a question, whether it’s during those first few days or years down the road.
After your puppy goes home, I’ll continue sending helpful information as you work through puppyhood, training, socialization, grooming, and the other things that come with raising a Corgi. You’ll also have access to my puppy resources and videos, as well as our private Harman Corgi Owners Facebook group.
And if something comes up that you’re unsure about, please ask me. I may not always have the answer, but I’m always happy to help you find it.
What if I can no longer care for my dog?
I understand that sometimes life changes in ways we don’t expect. If you ever reach a point where you can no longer care for your Harman Corgi, please contact me.
I will work with you to help find a suitable new home for your dog. I want to make sure Harman Corgis are placed in safe, appropriate homes and don’t end up in a shelter or rescue if I can help prevent it.
No matter how old your dog is or how much time has passed, please reach out to me first.
Do you allow visitors?
Because we raise our puppies in our home, I don’t offer visits to our farm or allow visitors to meet the puppies before go-home day. This helps me protect young puppies from unnecessary exposure to illness and keeps things calm for our mothers and litters.
I know families want to see their puppies grow, so I share regular photos and weekly videos along the way. You’ll also have a private Zoom meeting before puppy selection where we can talk through the puppies together.
When it’s time for your puppy to go home, we’ll arrange a public meeting location or another pickup option that works for your situation.
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
Puppy Selection & Matching
How are puppies matched to families?
At around seven weeks, each puppy completes a formal temperament evaluation. I combine those results with what I’ve observed about each puppy during the weeks they’ve been here.
You’ll receive information about each available puppy’s temperament, including things like energy level, confidence, people-orientation, biddability, sensitivities, and how they respond to new experiences.
We’ll then meet privately on Zoom to talk through the puppies and what you’re looking for in a Corgi. I’m happy to share my observations and help you think through which puppies may fit your family best, but the final choice is always yours.
Can I request a specific sex or color?
Absolutely. You’re welcome to tell me if you prefer a male or female or have a favorite color.
I’ll keep your preferences in mind, but I can’t guarantee what will be born in a litter or which puppies will be available when it’s your turn to choose. Litter size, sex, and color are all things Mother Nature gets the final say on.
I also encourage families to keep an open mind until we know more about each puppy’s temperament. Sometimes the puppy that fits your family best isn’t the one you originally expected to choose.
What happens if there isn't a puppy in the litter that is a good fit for my family?
You never have to choose a puppy from a litter if you don’t feel that one is the right fit for your family. You can stay on my waiting list and wait for a future litter.
If you commit to three different litters without choosing a puppy, we may need to talk about whether my program is the right fit for what you’re looking for. At that point, I may refund your waiting list deposit and remove you from the list.
I would much rather have you wait for the right puppy than feel pressured to choose one simply because it’s your turn.