Dr. Stacey Marquee

Corgis in a Blanket adheres to MSU Veterinary School guidelines for breeding age, with dams whelping at age two and sires breeding at age one. They conduct extensive genetic testing for various health conditions and use ATTS Temperament analysis.

The labor and delivery process is meticulously managed, with temperature charting, monitoring of labor stages, and careful intervention if needed, such as sac removal or umbilical cord clamping based on MSU research. Puppies are weighed and identified with unique collars at birth.

Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless, developing eyes and ears between 10-18 days and beginning to walk around four weeks. At four weeks, the dam and puppies are moved to a larger gated area downstairs to expose them to other household dogs. At six weeks, puppies are allowed to roam freely in the house. The period between six and eight weeks is considered critical for emotional development and learning pack order, with humans established as the alpha.

The transition to a forever home involves a rigorous application process. Once a family is approved and a puppy is chosen at four weeks of age, a 50% deposit is required. The breeders then begin preparing the puppies for their new homes, including crate training, potty training, and using the chosen name.

Pricing Summary

The cost of adoption for a puppy is $2,500. A 50% deposit is required when a puppy is chosen, but deposits are not accepted until the puppies are four weeks of age and only after individuals have received adoption approval. The remainder of the cost is due when the puppy is picked up.

Policies

Corgis in a Blanket provides a one-year health guarantee against all genetic defects for which tests are available. They have a return contract stipulating that if for any reason an owner is unable to keep the dog, it must be returned to the breeder. A sales contract is utilized, and a copy can be provided for review prior to purchase. Deposits are not accepted until puppies are four weeks of age and only after adoption approval has been granted.

Corgis in a Blanket is an ethical, hobby breeder of Pembroke Welsh Corgis, focusing on health, wellness, and betterment of the breed. The business is run by Stacey Marquee-Flentje, a Clinical Psychologist, and her husband, a pediatrician and psychiatrist. They have been breeding dogs for over 11 years.

They adhere to Michigan State University Veterinary School recommendations for breeding age, allowing a dam to whelp her first litter at age two and a sire to breed at age one. They complete extensive genetic testing for conditions such as Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Lafora Disease (LD), Pembroke Welsh Corgi Duschenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, X-Linked (SCID). They also utilize the ATTS Temperament analysis measure to assess stability, shyness, aggressiveness, friendliness, and protective instincts.

Puppies are nurtured, cherished, and taught from birth, remaining with the breeder until 8 weeks of age for critical socialization and learning their place within the pack order, with humans established as the pack leader. Every puppy adopted from Corgis in a Blanket includes parental DNA testing, opportunities for litter visits, limited AKC Registration, a 1-year health guarantee for genetic defects, microchipping with lifetime enrollment in the AKC Reunite program, and lifetime support from the breeders. They also have a return contract, requiring owners to return the dog to them if they are unable to keep it for any reason.

Accomplishments

Stacey Marquee-Flentje is a Clinical Psychologist, and her husband is a pediatrician and child/adolescent/adult psychiatrist. They have been breeding dogs for over 11 years. They adhere to Michigan State University Veterinary School guidelines for breeding and genetic testing. They are members of the AKC Bred-With-Heart club.

How to Get Started!

To begin the adoption process, prospective families are required to read the website, complete an inquiry questionnaire, and submit a narrated video of their home and family. Once these materials are received and preliminarily approved, a phone or video conversation is scheduled for further discussion and clarification. The business maintains a list of interested families organized by the date their questionnaire and video were received. Deposits are not accepted until puppies are four weeks of age, even after family approval. At approximately four weeks old, families can begin the selection process, with the breeders assisting in finding the best fit. Upon selection and receipt of a 50% deposit, the puppies are prepared for their forever homes, including crate training, potty training, and familiarization with their chosen names.