Thanks Chris n Gretchen. I saw them on puppyfind.com already and they are so cute! If we want to get a puppy though, we will need to wait a little longer because of all the expenses involved... Of course an adult dog will end up being expensive too, but the initial cost should be less I think. Plus, Pete is one of the cutest corgis I've ever seen! And this from someone who prefers red & whites!
Good news!! I called the shelter and he was still available for adoption. They put him on hold for us until we can go see him on Monday! If all goes well, we can take him home on Tuesday. Although, I'm not quite sure whether we will make the drive again the next day or if I will stay the night in a hotel or something. We might be getting a dog!! Very soon!
True, I know! I'm not sure how we'll get through the first nights since we don't even have a crate yet. We may have to go on a shopping spree, lol. We'll definitely pick up a car harness and treats and drape the backseat with a sheet for the trip over and back. Also probably some wipes or something to clean up with if there's an accident. Any other suggestions for the things I need to get right now?
We still don't know what to name him! We were thinking of Arthur, Arty for short, then my husband started to not like how it sounds or something.. so back to square one!
Hi Abbea, been off line a few days I'm so excited you might be getting a dog. He's a cutie , I love Tri's , my 1st corgi Shaka was a tri. I also got her from shelter. I hope everything works out for you. Dog.com is cheap for most supplies. I have my fingers crossed you'll be bringing a new addition to the family......Rosemary
Congrats Abbea! I'm so excited for you! We originally planned on a red & white too but then we saw the tricolors from our breeder and just fell in love. We didn't come up with a name for Nibbler for about a week after we had her!
I always thought Earl would be a good name for a Corgi... it's just cute. Your going to have to watch his personality the first few days and his name will just come to you...
Hi everyone! Any upcoming Corgi get-togethers planned before the holidays? We took Chase to Cosmo dog park in Gilbert today, but it was so disgusting we wouldn't even let him walk around. We could not believe the piles of poop and it just smelled bad. Plus someone posted a notice saying their 7 month old puppy had died from Parvo which they think she picked up there. Scary stuff!
Oh my gosh! I've never been to that park but a lot of people seem to like it. Sorry it didn't work out for you.
We haven't plan a meet up since the October one but we're up for a get together. Now that it's cooled off we can meet earlier. I guess we'll have to get a discussion going.
Hopefully Vivi will be confident enough to go to the next meetup. It takes him a while to warm up to dogs still. He's not aggressive at all, but he runs away if a stranger dog approaches and wants to sniff. He's doing really well after getting to know my parents' dogs though.
I've been trying to learn more about heart worms and some sites say it's not a big problem in AZ while others say it is. What have all of you been told about heart worms? Do you have your dogs tested? How often? Are they on prevention meds?
I think it is a personal preference. Most veterinarians recommend keeping them on heartworm year round in Arizona, and the American Heartworm Society recommends it year round no matter where you live. I've also heard keeping them on medication from May to December. http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm.html
Hehe cute picture, Alice. Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
By the way, Vivi did great during our vacation (we went to my parents' house again). He even encountered my sister's two little sons (ages 1 and 3) and did not show any aggression. He would run away if they got out of hand, but that's it. At one point the 1 year-old's jumping actually incited a play bow and he wanted to be chased, lol. Vivi is a great dog. :) We hope you all can meet him soon!
Help! I really want to breed Grace with another Pembroke Welsh corgi AKC, but want a real dog, not mail sent:)) If you know a male corgi not spade I would love the info. I would be willing to give them one of the puppies or a little money for the time. If any of you wonderful corgi owners know an eligeable bachelor, Please email me at info@slideandbounce.com Thank you Kristi
Sorry, I don't know any unneutered male Pems who are breeding quality. Are you currently showing Grace? Your best bet would probably be taking to other show owners about the qualities of their males.
We took Vivi to the Roscoe dog park in Goodyear this weekend! He didn't play with the other dogs at all, but he was a lot less fearful than I thought he would be. He used to run away when other dogs would sniff him, but this time he stood his ground and didn't run. His back hairs did rise up when he felt threatened, but he seemed to be at ease most of the time. He played with me and my husband readily though. I hope he can make some doggie friends soon!
Alice and friends!
Hey great news! I found a breeder here in town that will help me! I am so excited. No, I have not had time for the show ring (even though I think grace would rock!!!)
I will let you all know how everything goes. I am so excited and so scared all at the same time:)) She is in heat now, so I will keep you all informed. No doggie park for us for awhile:( If anyone needs puppies here in Arizona, I will have some coming! They are all AKC and her new boyfriend is a champ!
No, I haven't so getting lots of help from our wiser older generation! Have two wonderful people who have and are willing to help me. It is still scary no matter what but please pray that all will go well for us. Not wanting to become a breeder, that is for certain! Have you bred before Alice??
No, when I was younger we had an accidental litter and after that I decided I would never want to be a breeder. One of the puppies was born not breathing and it was only thanks to my Mom's fast thinking that the puppy lived. It's very risky for the mother and the puppies and I'm too sensitive a person to deal with that. I watch Finn's breeders posts all the time and it seems with every litter he has at least one puppy dies and it's heartbreaking. No, not for me. I'd rather leave it to the experienced breeders.
I like to invite everyone to a get together 3/13/10 Sunday at Paradise Valley Park, bring your own food, There will be a agility competion going on at the same time. Vicki from "cactus Corgi Rescue", will be there with some of her fur babies , she also told me that we can have our dogs tested to see if they'd be good for agility for a sall fee, if anyones interested give me a call at 623 561 2168 Rosemary
Yes it's at 40 st between 101 n Bell Rd , ther are signs directing you, but I can get more info. We4 were thinkng about 10am if that's ok with everyone one. I can be reach at 623 561 2168 or rosemary_tilton@yahoo.com..............would love to have everyone attend..............Roseemary
About the get together. we hope you ave a chance to come, if so, bring a folding chair or something to sit on and if you have a xpen that would work. We're trying to set up some games for doggy to do so they have fun. It's going to be a Pot luck picnic so everyone is responsible for their own things. We'll have table assign to us . If anyone needs further info please feel free to call at 623 561 2168. Rosemary
Yay! I had fun at the meetup! I'm so glad Vivi could finally come to one. I think he did great with the other dogs. :) I hope he will play with them someday. I have all the pictures on my computer, but I have a lot to do today so I gotta wait until I finish that stuff first...
I'm sorry I didn't get to Foothills today , I had an emergency pick up for Havanese which I do rescue work for. I'm still hoping so of you will make i to the WagsnWiggles Corgi Picnic on March 14 at 10am at Paradise Valley Park located at 40 st bet union Hills and Beardsley. We're going to have games for our 4 legged friends and you can have your corgi tested for agility work. There will be a raffle for Cactus Corgi.....who do fabulous work finding forever homes for your little fur babies..........if interested please get in touch I will give you further info..........rosemary_tilton@yahoo.com
I see mention of a Corgi get together this month. This inspired me to put on-line once again the pictures and such from the Corgifest here in AZ way back in January 2000 (gadzooks! Where did 10 years go??). Here's the link. Might bring back memories for some of you. Gromit and the rest of the family will see if we can make it up there to the gathering on the 13th.
We didn't really plan meet up, Rosemary invited any who would like to attend to come to Paradise Valley Park on 3/13 at 10am where there will be some events going on. If you go back a page you can see her original message.
Alice
Nov 11, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Dexter, Marple, Dennis and Nancy
Nov 12, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 12, 2009
Rosemary Tilton
Nov 12, 2009
Mary
Nov 15, 2009
Mary
The Arizona Humane Society has a store that just opened at Biltmore Fashion Park called Petique!
Nov 17, 2009
Mom of 3!
Nov 18, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Plus, his personality seems to fit. Hope my new icon doesn't confuse anyone. :) Check out my pictures.Nov 18, 2009
Dexter, Marple, Dennis and Nancy
Nov 18, 2009
Brian Mary & Chase
Nov 22, 2009
Alice
We haven't plan a meet up since the October one but we're up for a get together. Now that it's cooled off we can meet earlier. I guess we'll have to get a discussion going.
Nov 23, 2009
Mary
Nov 25, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
Nov 26, 2009
Alice
Dec 10, 2009
Mary
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm.html
Dec 13, 2009
Alice
Dec 23, 2009
Abbea and Vivi
By the way, Vivi did great during our vacation (we went to my parents' house again). He even encountered my sister's two little sons (ages 1 and 3) and did not show any aggression. He would run away if they got out of hand, but that's it. At one point the 1 year-old's jumping actually incited a play bow and he wanted to be chased, lol. Vivi is a great dog. :) We hope you all can meet him soon!
Jan 2, 2010
Kristi Reckard
Jan 23, 2010
Alice
Jan 23, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Jan 25, 2010
Kristi Reckard
Hey great news! I found a breeder here in town that will help me! I am so excited. No, I have not had time for the show ring (even though I think grace would rock!!!)
I will let you all know how everything goes. I am so excited and so scared all at the same time:)) She is in heat now, so I will keep you all informed. No doggie park for us for awhile:( If anyone needs puppies here in Arizona, I will have some coming! They are all AKC and her new boyfriend is a champ!
Jan 27, 2010
Alice
Jan 27, 2010
Kristi Reckard
Jan 27, 2010
Alice
Jan 28, 2010
Lisa and Mousse
Jan 31, 2010
Rosemary Tilton
Feb 1, 2010
Alice
Feb 1, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Feb 1, 2010
Alice
Feb 2, 2010
Rosemary Tilton
Feb 6, 2010
Rosemary Tilton
Feb 6, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Feb 9, 2010
Rosemary Tilton
Feb 9, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Feb 16, 2010
Rosemary Tilton
Feb 22, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Mar 2, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Mar 2, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Mar 4, 2010
Jess, Ein, Faye & Wilson!
Mar 4, 2010
Alice
Mar 4, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Mar 4, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Mar 4, 2010
Abbea and Vivi
Mar 4, 2010
Lisa and Mousse
Mar 4, 2010
Alice
I doubt I'll be able to go that weekend. The 14th is mine and my husband's anniversary and we have to get ready to move this month.
Mar 4, 2010