I fell in love with the Corgis in the 1970?s, introduced to the breed by friends who also exhibited German Shepherds (as I did since 1967 ).  I turned to Corgis?delightful dogs with the same kind of basic temperament as a good Shepherd, and the added benefit of more easily managed size, traditionally devoted and gentle to children, few health problems and longer lifespan.  I was involved with both breeds simultaneously for 8 years, and finally retired from my 33 year Shepherd breeding/exhibiting program to concentrate on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

I started with our Grand Old Dam, Champion Larklain Magnum?s Amber, aka ?Sharay?.  Sharay was born in 1987 and I acquired her in 1992. ?Sharay? lived 16 completely healthy years and died in her sleep.  She gave us Ch. Priscilla, our first homebred Champion.  To date, Priscilla has given us 3 Champion Daughters (Cahill , Truly,  Gidget), a son (Shelby) with points toward his championship, all out of the top producing Corgi of all time, Ch. Dickens.  Gidget also has a son (Gomer) who finished his championship before he was 1 year old! Gidget has a daughter Minnime who has just finished as of 8/02 and a son(Sammy) who has 12 point(of 15 needed).  That?s 4 generations of which we are very proud 

My focus is on a total dog?health, temperament and breed type (looking like a beautiful Corgi and no other kind of dog).  The most important function of these dogs, though, is that each puppy we produce has a loving home with a family?not the life of a show dog always in a kennel run, nor the isolated ?backyard dog? who sits gazing into a window, longing to be included in the family activities.  My ?show dog? goals are geared to produce this total dog.  All dogs are x-rayed to look for signs of canine hip displasia, and the films submitted to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for evaluating their hip status, which must be normal.  All dogs have their eyes examined by a board-certified ophthalmologist for progressive retinal atrophy and the results submitted to the Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) for evaluating their status, which must be normal.  All dogs have a DNA Von Willebrand?s Hemophilia Disease (VWD) test to make sure their status is ?Clear?, not Carrier or Affected.  All dogs are micro-chipped for permanent identification (including pups for sale).  And of course all dogs are evaluated at the conformation dog shows for correct structure.  My females are bred only once a year at the most, for the sake of their health as well as the vigor of the newborns. Last but not least, all our dogs get lots of time in the house, being ?banished? to the kennels only for short periods during ?heats? or when we are at work.  The pups are raised underfoot, getting some time in the travel carriers or crates (for easier housebreaking) and traveling in the car.  We evaluate them for health and temperament constantly, making sure everyone is a sound and happy Corgi.

The dogs ARE sold with a contract.  Pet pups are $750.  The pet contract is an agreement between StarCreek and the new owner that this puppy will be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age.  Registration papers will be ?limited registration?, which means no one may register any progeny from this dog.  You may show in obedience, agility or herding if you wish.  It also means that this dog is not eligible to go to conformation shows, because these are the beauty contests where dogs are evaluated for breeding purposes (like the well known Westminster Show). Only after the puppy is spayed or neutered will the new owner be given the registration certificate.  These guidelines have been set up to prevent the new popularity of the Corgis from becoming their very downfall into overpopulation, more unwanted dogs in shelters & overall quality deteriorating due to careless over breeding for money by puppy mill breeders.  For reasons of health and temperament, no one truly looking for a pet wants an intact male or female (ask your veterinarian !)

My contract also asks that you notify me if you are no longer able to keep your Corgi, or if you have decided to place your dog in a home other than your own.  I will take back into my home any Corgi who becomes homeless, and keep them as part of my family until such time as a suitable permanent home can be found.  If you have found a new home for your dog already, I would like to know of the new family and offer any help I can. As the breeder, I must be responsible for all the dogs I produce.

Please  call Mary Coppage with any questions you may have after reading this.  If you end up the proud parent of a StarCreek Corgi (or a Corgi from anywhere, really), please feel free to call with any questions or concerns you may have regarding health, training or ?anything, including bragging!

Mary @ home 972-734-2082  Leave a message that will be returned as soon as possible.

  Occasionally, we have young adults and Breed Champions for sale as pets, upon the decision not to continue their show/breeding careers. Call for availability.