I just learned about this awesome group! I live in Denton with my boyfriend and our 5 month-old Pembroke, Karma. I'd love to meet up with some other corgis up here in Denton some time soon! :)
By there I mean wiggley field its the only denton dog park I know of... If there's others please put up suggestions because I would love one closer to my apartment!
Tomorrow night isn't available for me, sorry! My schedule is always a bit hectic. But I will be following this group closely to see if there are any meetups I can attend in the future! I can't wait to meet everyone. :)
Just FYI: There's going to be a bit of a bbq at North Bark Park tomorrow starting around 4, and probably going about 8. Feel free to bring your corgis by (and maybe some food to share). They said they'd have plenty of stuff to grill, but maybe a side or dessert would be helpful.
I also wanted to throw out an idea for anyone interested in going hiking with their dogs... Cedar Hill State Park has some great trails. It's south of Dallas, and probably a bit of a drive for most of us, but maybe if we all go together it'll make the trip worth while.
Hey everybody, Gallifrey's first birthday is coming up and I want to have a party for him this coming tuesday at 6:30 at wiggly field in Denton. There will be doggy cupcakes as well as home made dog biscuts and maybe even people cupcakes =) I hope everyone can make it and have loads of fun celebrating Gallifrey's first year of partying!!! Feel free to bring drinks or other food and let's make this a real shindig!
Bookie, I think I can take him, just waiting on confirmation from my husband. We wouldn't be able to pick him up until tomorrow. I'd like to introduce him to my corgi before commiting to taking him, but like I said we should be able to make arrangements to come to plano tomorrow. Will that work for you? You can text or call me at 3258645057.
I'm sorry to say that I won't be able to give Zach a new home. We both really want to, but my husband is concerned that with our baby due at the beginning of September that we won't be able to give Zach the love and attention he needs to feel comfortable in a new home with another dog and 2 cats. After some time to think I have to agree that the timing is a little off. Please keep me updated on how his situation turns out.
We have officially added a new corgi to our family! Jack is a 2-year-old pembroke who is a big sweetie! We have already had some ups and downs with introducing a new dog to our home, but I think we're on the right track. Check out my blog about our adventures so far and any advice you can give would be much appreciated!!
We are going to take both dogs to Wiggly Field tonight after dinner (probably 6:30 or 7:00). Come join us and meet Jack! We are trying to get the dogs to play together, and Jack seems really interested in playing with other dogs. See you there!!
On our way tot the Bark Park for Zach to meet his potential new owners....he's lost some weight, had two weeks of Doggie Boot camp chez moi,Bathed!!! and is looking good
Not a match, unfortunately....I think she wanted an AKC dog, and although he has a breeders certificate showing his sire and dame are both Corgis he is both taller and much portlier than the standard, and was was registered by someone called the CKC??? So he's NOT AKC.
He did show us all that he's not only willing but able to swim......
He understands "sit", "get in", "no' and "go get it". He's housebroken and plays well with other dogs. He has a very nice demeanor, and is quiet and affectionate. Please let me know if you know anyone who wants a really good doggie.
We got Kirby from a breeder near Whitesboro. She had AKC papers for the sire but not the dam. The person who sold her the dam has been dragging her heels getting her the paperwork for a long time, she said. We were not concerned with AKC lineage and did come out to look at Kirby's parents beforehand.
We've been very happy with Kirby. He is a bit smaller than the other Pemmies in this group, but that's not a major issue. He's had no health problems so far (turns 9 months this month). We paid $300 for him.
If you want show dog-quality AKC pups, Blue Moon is in Sanger.
CKC is Continental Kennel Club. There is a lot of debate about the validity of CKC registration versus AKC. Here's my two cents on it:
CKC was established in response to the AKC "closed stud book" system. For each breed AKC recognizes, there is a registry of dogs going back for years and years. If your dog's sire and dam are not direct descendants of dogs in the registry book, it can never be AKC. The closed book prevents dogs that may have "undesirable" characteristics from entering the breed. If a new breed is accepted by the AKC, there is a window of opportunity for dogs in that breed to be registered with AKC. When the window is closed, that is it.
AKC started off the book system the same way CKC operates today: visual inspection of the dog to see if it conforms to a set standard. I've written to CKC about their process in which you send photos of the dog to be evaluated. They have a panel of people with experience in the breed examine the pictures and they make the determination. It sounds like registrations is based on "Yup, that looks like a Corgi." but critics fail to recognize that the vaunted AKC stud book started off exactly the same way. To a large extent, it's *still* that way with dogs that do not have the approved "look" banned from the show ring. Your fluffy Corgi may have AKC parents on both sides, but you cannot show him at AKC events since he does not conform to the approved "look".
I am death on the "breed for show ring" concept. I see the value of AKC and CKC registrations as allowing a prospective dog buyer to be reasonably assured that the dog they chose, presumably after lots of research on the breed's general traits and personality, is a good representative of the breed they want.
CKC today is where AKC was 100 years ago. In my opinion, a CKC registration is just as valid as AKC when it comes to stating a given dog is a good representation of a specific breed.
Leah found the pup for he's not registered ckc or akc but that wasn't something that was really important any way. He's 2 weeks old so she won't be getting him for another mont h and he'll be coming to visit everyone at wiggly field as soon as he's 4 months old with all his shots.
Match made in Heaven!!!! The North TX Corgi Rescue found him a home: Match Made in Heaven and in his newly svelte shape (3 lbs lighter and you can actually see the grooves where his legs meet his body), no longer fuming every room he enters (it was hell in the Prius at first) and he no longer breathes like a bulldog, he was matched with the PERFECT new household. Thank you for all your encouragement! Ollie and I will see you at the Bark Park.
There is also a male Corgi that may or not be a mix in Dallas: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23406161?rvp=1 Buster has the classic Pemmie red/white colors and an undocked tail (which is the new standard in the UK, as I have been informed).
Pass the word to all your friends, who we all know deeply envy you for having a Corgi in your lives, so they can share the stumpy joy!
Hi Everyone!!! We need to do another meetup soon. Either a Wednesday or Sunday would be best for me. I am expecting our daughter to be born around the end of August, beginning of September and I really want to get Mikko out one more time before then so that he can have some fun. Anyone up for meeting a ft woof, or the Irving dog park. I live in Irving, so I can't really drive very far being so pregnant.
Denton Animal Services just posted a link on FB about a stolen Corgi in Denton. She's just a puppy! I know a lot of you guys are out in that area, if you could go and share her photo - I'm sure you'd make her Corgmama/dad very happy.
Don't forget the 10th Annual Corgi Celebration in Buda on October 27 (http://www.corgicelebration.com/)! Choice Hotels in Buda is 5 miles from the site and takes pets up to 50 lbs with a $50 pet fee per room. Corgi Celebration guests get a special rate when they call the hotel to reserve.
Ours is 5 minutes from the house as well, Denton would be a little far for us, especially since Gertie gets carsick on the highway. However I did get the fun of working from home and having my corgi work with me every day.
Jackie (Lilu & Loki)
Loki might swim... I might leave Lilu home 'cause she's been sick the past couple of days. She's doing better now, but I don't want to overexert her.
May 14, 2012
Adrian and Leo
I think me and Leo are headed there around 5ish
May 14, 2012
Nicole & Emma
I will be out there 6:15-6:30. But, I take Emma to the large dog size to play. It's spacious, better seatings & shade.
May 14, 2012
Jessie & Lola
Any corgis up for the dog park after work? Either Wagging Tails or North Bark around 6:30-7?!?
May 15, 2012
Lauren Heacker
I just learned about this awesome group! I live in Denton with my boyfriend and our 5 month-old Pembroke, Karma. I'd love to meet up with some other corgis up here in Denton some time soon! :)
May 17, 2012
Christina Beasley
May 17, 2012
Christina Beasley
May 17, 2012
Lauren Heacker
Tomorrow night isn't available for me, sorry! My schedule is always a bit hectic. But I will be following this group closely to see if there are any meetups I can attend in the future! I can't wait to meet everyone. :)
May 17, 2012
Suneera and Emmy
I am not positive I can be out there tomorrow night, but I'll try! Lauren, we are out there all the time, so just post on here whenever you are going!
May 17, 2012
Jackie (Lilu & Loki)
Just FYI: There's going to be a bit of a bbq at North Bark Park tomorrow starting around 4, and probably going about 8. Feel free to bring your corgis by (and maybe some food to share). They said they'd have plenty of stuff to grill, but maybe a side or dessert would be helpful.
I also wanted to throw out an idea for anyone interested in going hiking with their dogs... Cedar Hill State Park has some great trails. It's south of Dallas, and probably a bit of a drive for most of us, but maybe if we all go together it'll make the trip worth while.
Here's the website: http://www.cedarhillstatepark.org/Recreation/trails.html
Let me know what y'all think.
May 18, 2012
Christina Beasley
Hey everybody, Gallifrey's first birthday is coming up and I want to have a party for him this coming tuesday at 6:30 at wiggly field in Denton. There will be doggy cupcakes as well as home made dog biscuts and maybe even people cupcakes =) I hope everyone can make it and have loads of fun celebrating Gallifrey's first year of partying!!! Feel free to bring drinks or other food and let's make this a real shindig!
May 26, 2012
Bookie
Adopt Zach! 4 Yr old calm loving mismark purbr Tri Pemb Plano area A friend's husb died she cant care for him any more.
He's pudgy due to lack of exercise, the household has been under duress for more than a year, and their other dog was euthanized due to old age.
He gets along well with my Corgi and 2 cats, and I'd keep him if I had more space.
2 pics Zach.jpg In good health, housebr tested neg for heartworm has all of his vet records Reply here No fee
May 29, 2012
Keysia Monte
May 29, 2012
Christina Beasley
May 29, 2012
Teresa Gilpin
I am really pulling for Zach to get a good home! Keysia, let us all know how it works out for you. He really sounds like a sweetie!
May 29, 2012
Denise Gilbert James
Happy first birthday Gallifrey !!! Yall take losts of pics... And praying for Zach to get a good home!!
May 29, 2012
Keysia Monte
May 30, 2012
Shelly Duell
Hey everyone! We're taking Felix out to Wiggly Field tonight around 7:00. Join us if you're free!!
Jun 5, 2012
Shelly Duell
We have officially added a new corgi to our family! Jack is a 2-year-old pembroke who is a big sweetie! We have already had some ups and downs with introducing a new dog to our home, but I think we're on the right track. Check out my blog about our adventures so far and any advice you can give would be much appreciated!!
Jun 11, 2012
Shelly Duell
We are going to take both dogs to Wiggly Field tonight after dinner (probably 6:30 or 7:00). Come join us and meet Jack! We are trying to get the dogs to play together, and Jack seems really interested in playing with other dogs. See you there!!
Jun 12, 2012
Bookie
On our way tot the Bark Park for Zach to meet his potential new owners....he's lost some weight, had two weeks of Doggie Boot camp chez moi,Bathed!!! and is looking good
Jun 13, 2012
Teresa Gilpin
Good luck to Zach! I hope this will be his forever home. And thank you for taking such great care of him! Please keep us posted.
Jun 13, 2012
Bookie
Not a match, unfortunately....I think she wanted an AKC dog, and although he has a breeders certificate showing his sire and dame are both Corgis he is both taller and much portlier than the standard, and was was registered by someone called the CKC??? So he's NOT AKC.
He did show us all that he's not only willing but able to swim......
He understands "sit", "get in", "no' and "go get it". He's housebroken and plays well with other dogs. He has a very nice demeanor, and is quiet and affectionate. Please let me know if you know anyone who wants a really good doggie.
Jun 13, 2012
Christina Beasley
Jun 19, 2012
Curtis B
We got Kirby from a breeder near Whitesboro. She had AKC papers for the sire but not the dam. The person who sold her the dam has been dragging her heels getting her the paperwork for a long time, she said. We were not concerned with AKC lineage and did come out to look at Kirby's parents beforehand.
We've been very happy with Kirby. He is a bit smaller than the other Pemmies in this group, but that's not a major issue. He's had no health problems so far (turns 9 months this month). We paid $300 for him.
If you want show dog-quality AKC pups, Blue Moon is in Sanger.
Jun 20, 2012
Curtis B
Bookie,
CKC is Continental Kennel Club. There is a lot of debate about the validity of CKC registration versus AKC. Here's my two cents on it:
CKC was established in response to the AKC "closed stud book" system. For each breed AKC recognizes, there is a registry of dogs going back for years and years. If your dog's sire and dam are not direct descendants of dogs in the registry book, it can never be AKC. The closed book prevents dogs that may have "undesirable" characteristics from entering the breed. If a new breed is accepted by the AKC, there is a window of opportunity for dogs in that breed to be registered with AKC. When the window is closed, that is it.
Closed books invite inbreeding problems. For a good discussion on this topic, see http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-breeds/dog-breeding/article_15328.aspx.
AKC started off the book system the same way CKC operates today: visual inspection of the dog to see if it conforms to a set standard. I've written to CKC about their process in which you send photos of the dog to be evaluated. They have a panel of people with experience in the breed examine the pictures and they make the determination. It sounds like registrations is based on "Yup, that looks like a Corgi." but critics fail to recognize that the vaunted AKC stud book started off exactly the same way. To a large extent, it's *still* that way with dogs that do not have the approved "look" banned from the show ring. Your fluffy Corgi may have AKC parents on both sides, but you cannot show him at AKC events since he does not conform to the approved "look".
I am death on the "breed for show ring" concept. I see the value of AKC and CKC registrations as allowing a prospective dog buyer to be reasonably assured that the dog they chose, presumably after lots of research on the breed's general traits and personality, is a good representative of the breed they want.
CKC today is where AKC was 100 years ago. In my opinion, a CKC registration is just as valid as AKC when it comes to stating a given dog is a good representation of a specific breed.
Jun 20, 2012
Christina Beasley
Jun 20, 2012
Bookie
Match made in Heaven!!!! The North TX Corgi Rescue found him a home: Match Made in Heaven and in his newly svelte shape (3 lbs lighter and you can actually see the grooves where his legs meet his body), no longer fuming every room he enters (it was hell in the Prius at first) and he no longer breathes like a bulldog, he was matched with the PERFECT new household. Thank you for all your encouragement! Ollie and I will see you at the Bark Park.
Jun 20, 2012
Teresa Gilpin
I am so thrilled that Zach found himself a new furever home! I hope that both of them share lots of laughs and love! Thank you for keeping us updated!
Jun 21, 2012
Stuart Spiker
http://collincountytx.animalshelternet.com/adoption_animal_details....
There is a corgi in the Mckinney Shelter. I would take him, but I already have two and my apartment wont let me have more.
Jun 26, 2012
Curtis B
That Corgi is no longer shown on the shelter search results. Looks like someone swooped in to save him.
Jun 27, 2012
Curtis B
There is a pretty lil' tri female Corgi with Faerydog Corgi Rescue in Graham looking for a home: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23351510
There is also a male Corgi that may or not be a mix in Dallas: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23406161?rvp=1 Buster has the classic Pemmie red/white colors and an undocked tail (which is the new standard in the UK, as I have been informed).
Pass the word to all your friends, who we all know deeply envy you for having a Corgi in your lives, so they can share the stumpy joy!
Jul 6, 2012
Jenny, Tucker, & Zoey
We need to meet up again one morning.. or evening.. :)
Jul 17, 2012
Keysia Monte
Hi Everyone!!! We need to do another meetup soon. Either a Wednesday or Sunday would be best for me. I am expecting our daughter to be born around the end of August, beginning of September and I really want to get Mikko out one more time before then so that he can have some fun. Anyone up for meeting a ft woof, or the Irving dog park. I live in Irving, so I can't really drive very far being so pregnant.
Jul 28, 2012
Brent Orr
That sounds good !
Jul 28, 2012
Jenny, Tucker, & Zoey
I can't do Wednesday (agility class), but Sunday is good!
Jul 30, 2012
Shelly Duell
Anyone in Fort Worth lose a corgi? Just came across this on craigslist: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pet/3187295221.html
Aug 9, 2012
Nicole & Emma
For any interested, all the Corgi owners usually get together at North Bark Dog Park @ 7ish Monday nights. Come out if you can and join us :)
Aug 13, 2012
Jackson Ralston
hi everyone. meet someone at denton dog park that told me i should come here, so here i am!
Aug 14, 2012
Suneera and Emmy
Hey Jackson! That was me and Emmy that you met! Welcome to MyCorgi! You're really going to love it!!
Aug 14, 2012
Nicole & Emma
Denton Animal Services just posted a link on FB about a stolen Corgi in Denton. She's just a puppy! I know a lot of you guys are out in that area, if you could go and share her photo - I'm sure you'd make her Corgmama/dad very happy.
Link to an image of the post: http://imgur.com/qiYJx
Sep 7, 2012
Curtis B
Corgis N Critters has a bunch of Corgis and Corgi mixes looking for homes
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=TX483
Don't forget the 10th Annual Corgi Celebration in Buda on October 27 (http://www.corgicelebration.com/)! Choice Hotels in Buda is 5 miles from the site and takes pets up to 50 lbs with a $50 pet fee per room. Corgi Celebration guests get a special rate when they call the hotel to reserve.
Sep 10, 2012
Jackson Ralston
i go to the dogpark about once a week. i guess im used to my car club hangouts but do you guys do any weekly gathering or anything>
Sep 10, 2012
Tracy Bell
I'd like to meetup with other Corgi owners at the Plano dog park off of Spring Creek. the Addison park is nice but a little far for us.
Sep 10, 2012
Jackson Ralston
well im in denton so we have one 5 min away. i work in addison but sadly i cannot bring my dog to work...
Sep 10, 2012
Tracy Bell
Ours is 5 minutes from the house as well, Denton would be a little far for us, especially since Gertie gets carsick on the highway. However I did get the fun of working from home and having my corgi work with me every day.
Sep 10, 2012
Nicole & Emma
We have a get together every monday @ North Bark for the Corgis. We all meet on the big dog side around 6:30-7 and are usually out there til about 8.
Sep 10, 2012
Mr. Barkley and Debi
I need more friends in the Carrollton/Dallas/Denton area!!!!!
Sep 12, 2012
Mr. Barkley and Debi
Does anyone know if Penny Lane has been found in Denton? I am praying he will be found....I can't begin to know what her owner is going through!!!!!
Sep 12, 2012
Tracy Bell
Debi - I was wondering the same thing, they have been in our thoughts, pray that she is safe and being loved. I would be beside myself in their shoes.
Sep 12, 2012