Responsible Dog Ownership

About corgis from our kennel: breeds, care, choosing a puppy.

When Every Minute Counts: Signs Your Dog Needs Immediate Veterinary Care

20-Sep-2026

Health and careResponsible Dog Ownership

Most minor illnesses in dogs resolve on their own, but some symptoms may indicate a life-threatening emergency. Knowing when to seek immediate veterinary care can make a critical difference. In this article, we'll explain which warning signs should never be ignored, what first aid you can safely provide at home, and what you should avoid doing before reaching a veterinary clinic.

Responsible Dog Ownership: A Good Owner Trains Not Only the Dog

17-Sep-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPuppy Owner's GuidePedigree breeding

Raising a dog doesn’t start with the “sit” command and doesn’t end with an obedience course. A good owner learns to understand their dog, be consistent, and not be afraid to ask for help. Why a dog trainer teaches the human first, and how the first months together shape the dog’s future — we break it down in this article.

How to Choose a Corgi Puppy and a Good Kennel: A Complete Checklist for Future Owners

15-Sep-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPuppy Owner's Guide

Buying a puppy is a decision that will shape your life for the next 12–15 years. We explain how to choose a responsible breeder, what to look for when visiting a kennel, which documents and health tests the puppy’s parents must have, and which red flags you should never ignore.

Responsible Dog Ownership: How to Choose a Puppy So You Don’t End Up Rehoming Them Later

13-Sep-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPedigree breeding

Choosing a puppy is not about picking the cutest baby in a photo. It’s a decision that will shape a dog’s life for the next 12–15 years. Why does a responsible breeder ask so many questions, sometimes refuse to sell, and often recommend a specific puppy themselves? Let’s figure out how to make a truly sound choice of your future dog.

How to House-Train Your Puppy Without Punishment or Stress

07-Sep-2026

Education and developmentResponsible Dog OwnershipPuppy Owner's Guide

Puddles on the floor are one of the most common sources of worry for new puppy owners. Why can’t a puppy hold it yet? How long does house training take? Should you use puppy pads, and why does punishment only slow down the learning process? Let’s look at how to help your puppy develop good toilet habits quickly and avoid the most common mistakes.

Corgi Care: Nails, Coat, Teeth, and Ears

06-Sep-2026

Health and careAbout the breedResponsible Dog OwnershipPuppy Owner's Guide

Caring for a corgi is not just about looks — it’s first and foremost about your dog’s health. Should you shave a corgi in the summer? How often should you bathe them? Why do long nails impair movement and even go against the breed standard? We’ll break down how to properly care for the coat, nails, teeth, ears, and paws so your dog stays healthy and feels comfortable.

How to Read a Dog’s Pedigree: What Titles, Health Tests, Inbreeding and Producers Mean

31-Aug-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPedigree breeding

A pedigree is not just a pretty certificate with the names of ancestors. It’s more like a family passport for your dog, where you can learn about achievements, health, origins, and even assess the breeder’s work. Let’s figure out how to read a pedigree and what all those mysterious abbreviations actually mean.

Responsible Dog Breeding. A Pedigree Is Much More Than Just a Piece of Paper

29-Aug-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPedigree breeding

Many people think a pedigree is just a document, “a piece of paper” they have to overpay for when buying a purebred dog. In reality, issuing a pedigree in Israel costs only 170 shekels. The real value lies not in the document itself, but in the entire system of breeding work, oversight and responsibility that stands behind it. Let’s look at why official purebred breeding exists at all, what happens long before a puppy is born, and why a good breeder is responsible not only for the dogs’ health, but also for their future.

Responsible dog ownership. Breed kennels and shelters: why they are not opponents

27-Aug-2026

Responsible Dog OwnershipPedigree breeding

Every future owner has the right to choose a dog that will suit their family in particular. Some find their friend in a shelter, others turn to a purebred dog kennel. It is not uncommon to hear the opinion that as long as there are homeless dogs in shelters, breeding purebred dogs is wrong. But is that really the case?