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Preservation-bred Cardigan Welsh Corgis raised as family, guided by experience, and rooted in integrity. At Summerland Cardigans, every dog is thoughtfully bred, carefully raised, and placed with intention—for a lifetime of companionship.

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At Summerland, our dogs are first and foremost members of our family. They live in the home with us and are part of everyday life.

Our Cardigans enjoy a balance of activity, enrichment, and relaxation. Whether they are participating in training, enjoying outdoor time, or simply lounging with us in the house, they are always close by.

Living with Cardigans means living with personality. They are expressive, funny, and often quite vocal in their own charming way. Some of ours make the most delightful little noises when they are happy, excited, or occasionally when they think we could be making better decisions.

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At Summerland Cardigan Welsh Corgis, we are dedicated to preservation breeding of sound, purpose-bred Cardigans with exceptional temperaments and a deep respect for the breed standard. Our dogs are not raised as kennel dogs—they are beloved family members first, living indoors and growing alongside us as part of daily life.

Located on a peaceful three-acre property in Temescal Valley, California, our home provides an enriching environment where our Cardigans can thrive both mentally and physically. From early socialization to ongoing training, each dog is raised with intention, structure, and care.
Dogs bred by Summerland Cardigans have gone on to excel in AKC conformation, scent work, barn hunt, companion sports, service work, and herding training—reflecting the breed’s versatility, intelligence, and steady nature.

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from happy homes

We found Sonya and Summerland Kennel’s info on the AKC Breeder’s ‘puppies’ page. We were interested in a male Cardigan, and while none were available, Sonya’s bitch Summer was pregnant. Before consideration, Sonya and I talked in depth about dogs, my experience, what I wanted from a puppy. By the time we met, Sonya and I had talked on the phone so much that I felt we already knew each other. Ozzy has proved an exceptional dog! We are not a Conformation dog family but love dog sports. We arranged a co-ownership when it became apparent that Ozzy (CH Summerland King of Kings) was a dog who could pass on positive traits preserving the Cardigan Corgi Breed. He placed either 1st or Best of Opposite in almost every conformation appearance, earning his Championship title in Nov., 2025. He is kind, friendly, energetic and intelligent. He works hard in AKC Scent Work and has received several titles. He loves tracking sports and excels in Trailing and Locating and Urban Locating (rat detection sports). Through our collaboration with Ozzy, I have had the pleasure of meeting several Summerland Kennels Cardigan adults and puppies. Summerland puppies come out socialized, friendly and practically housebroken. I confidently refer Summerland Kennels to any serious prospective Cardigan Corgi owner.

Sandy

I cannot thank Summerland Corgis enough for my incredible dog (call name: Rocket). Since he was a puppy, Sonya is a caring breeder, reaching out during the early stages and always quick to respond to questions or just life updates! He has a wonderful temperament, made it through a 2-week-long road at 1.5 years old without any problems in the car. Sonya has great insights for those who may be unfamiliar with the breed and you can tell how passionate she is about Cardigans. If you are searching for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, I could not recommend Summerland Corgi's enough!

nicole

We found Summerland Corgis via the AKC Breeder website and contacted Sonya shortly thereafter. This began the most wonderful experience we could have ever dreamed of and it continues to this day. Meeting Sonya, first over the phone, she was warm, kind, courteous and filled with knowledge and wisdom as we interviewed each other for a good fit. It was but a few days later that Patti and I found ourselves surrounded with beautiful, lively-and-lovely Cardigan puppies and adults. A lovely setting at their house, our future puppy, Layla, was with her mom (Summer) and siblings in a portable pen and we marveled at the family while chatting further with Sonya. Regarding Sonya, it was immediately clear that she is passionate about providing wonderfully dispositioned dogs, committed to genetic integrity and highly motivated to providing a good match between potential owners and her pups. And a good match we found! Layla, soon to be 1-year-old, is our third Cardi in our lives and she couldn’t be a better family member for us.

As a result of the aforementioned experiences, Summerland Corgis, Sonya, comes with my most ardent recommendation. You will not be disappointed!

Steve

“How may I express my gratitude to Sonya for her patience and professionalism during my time spent acquiring Holly, the best Cardigan Welsh Corgi in the world. After losing our male cardigan in 2021, I searched and searched and came across Sonya’s site. After a thorough process to determine if I was a suitable owner and my own research, I placed a deposit on a puppy. I was scheduled to go to Southern California to pick up the puppy when, at the last minute, after much reflection, I decided to wait. Sonya was very kind and understood.

Some months later, Sonya reached out and said she had an adult well bred female cardigan and felt she would be a better fit for me. She sent pictures and videos, and Holly seemed perfect. Sonya’s friends, who were building a home in Sedona, just happened to be coming this way and offered to bring her. The rest is a magical story of Holly’s new life with me. She comes to work each day, has the run of our 10 acre property, and our guests love her. That was just over four years ago.

I would thoroughly recommend Sonya for anyone who has the desire and love to own a well bred Cardigan Welsh Corgi.”

Chris

Our Guarantee

We believe is our responsibility to check the health of each puppy before adoption. All puppies are examined by a licensed DVM, and each puppy comes with a statement of Health from the examination. In addition, we offer a 72-hour guarantee after purchase, during which you, the buyer, can have the puppy examined by a veterinarian of your choosing at your expense. If the puppy is found to have any serious health issue or genetic defect during this time, a replacement puppy, or if no other puppy is available, a refund will be issued. Details are included in the Contract.

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Why choose a

Choosing a puppy from a preservation breeder means supporting someone who is dedicated to protecting and improving the breed for future generations.

At Summerland, we focus on:
• Careful pedigree research
• Health testing and thoughtful breeding decisions
• Stable, sound temperament
• Proper breed type and structure
• Lifetime responsibility for the dogs we produce

Our puppies are raised with care, early socialization, and attention to their developmental needs so they can grow into confident and well-adjusted companions.

We are always happy to support our puppy families throughout the life of their dog and love staying connected with the people who share their homes with our Cardigans.