When purchasing an AW Corgis puppy, you will be required to schedule a wellness exam for your puppy within 72 hours of picking up your puppy (this is a requirement in the contract).  Your puppy will not be ready for any of their shots at this time, this visit is just for an exam and to get your puppy established with the Vet’s office. ALL of our puppy’s require that your puppy be spayed or neutered by 1 year of age. 

If you do not have a Vet or if you are looking for a new Vet it is important to go ahead and choose a veterinarian now. When choosing a Veterinarian here are some things to remember:

• Ask trusted sources: Get referrals from family, friends, breeder, and neighbors.

• Check Credentials: Look for American Animal Hospital Association Accreditation, which signifies high standards, or membership in professional associations.

• Take a Tour: Visit the facility to check for cleanliness, organization, observe how staff interacts with animals.

• Services: Confirm they offer the services you need (dental, surgery, boarding, ultrasound, x-ray)

• Fees: Ask about the cost of a wellness exam, puppy shots, spaying or neutering and if they accept pet insurance and if so what companies.

• Methodology: Find a Vet whose approach to treatment aligns with your beliefs.

• Comfort & Communication: Choose a vet and staff that makes you and your pet feel safe and comfortable. A great vet listens, explains things clearly, makes you feel heard and does not rush.

There is no reason routine care such as exams, nail trims, shots, ear cleaning, temp/weight taking can not be done in the presence of the owner. If your vet requires these to be done without you, I would suggest finding a new vet.

Vaccination Schedule for the First Year

A puppy's initial vaccination series typically begins around 8 weeks of age, with boosters every 4 weeks until about 16 weeks, and rabies vaccination around 12-16 weeks.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of a typical puppy vaccination schedule.

8 Weeks: (Given with the Breeder)

• First vaccination for core diseases like distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus (DAP/DHPP). 

• Bordetella

• Puppy exam and dewormer. 

• Heartworm prevention. (Will be sent home to be started at forever home)

12 Weeks:

• Second vaccination for DAP/DHPP

• Puppy exam, fecal and dewormer

16 Weeks:

• Third vaccination for DAP/DHPP. 

• Rabies vaccination

1 Year (or 12 months after the last puppy shot):

• Booster shots for DHPP, rabies, and other vaccines as recommended by your veterinarian. 

• Annual exam, fecal test, and heartworm test. 

**If your puppy will be going to doggie daycare or boarding please get your puppy the Bordetella Vaccine to prevent your puppy from catching prevent Kennel Cough.

Expected Veterinarian Expenses

For the first year you will be looking at…

• A wellness check within 3 days of getting your puppy
  

• Vaccination visits – Your puppy will need a minimum of 3 to 4 DAPPV vaccinations plus rabies. Additional vaccinations may be recommended by your vet or required if you plan on boarding your dog. Vets will often want to do a fecal check during these visits as well. Ask for the price of the visit and vaccinations
  

• Worming medications – Your vet will normally place your puppy on a worming protocol. Ask what wormer they normally recommend and its cost.
  

• Flea & Tick medication – Your vet will normally place your puppy on a preventative flea & tick medication. Ask for the monthly cost of the medication.
  

• Spay/neuter – If you are purchasing a puppy with limited registration for a pet, my contract will require that you provide proof that your puppy was spayed or neutered normally by 12 months of age. Please speak with your vet and ask what a spay/neuter costs so that you a prepared.

After the first year you will be looking at…

• Annual vaccinations

• Routing annual vet visit

• Teeth cleaning

• Worming medications

• Flea & Tick medication