Mark Ryan

Male

Berwyn, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Bloomingdale
About Me:
I grew up with a female PW Corgi (1974-1988) named Kelby, and never lost my love for the breed.
Website:
http://home.comcast.net/~waveland.ave/BonBon/
About My Corgi(s):
I finally purchased my Corgi in 2004 - a 5-year old PWC rescue from Texas named Bon Bon.

She was originally sold to a family who abused her, and when the breeder (StarCreek) didn't see her at shows, she went to the owner's house and took her back (starving, 14lbs). She was nursed back to health, but the abuse affected her such that she didn't breed well, and thankfully, her breeder finally decided to find her a "forever home." :-)
Bon Bon had a tough time adjusting early on. She had been back with her breeder for 3+ yrs, and was suddenly shipped away again on a plane to us. She took about 10-14 months to acclimate, and took probably 2½ years to really become "comfortable" here. She's 9½ yrs. old now, and doing GREAT!

AKC - StarCreek's Surprise Her With Candy (Bon Bon)
Sire: Schafferhaus Boofy Bear
Dame: Graceland's Fame and Fortune

Comment Wall:

  • Kristen

    Welcome to you Mark and Bon Bon. What a sad start for Bon Bon. So glad she found a loving Forever Home. It is a breed that steals your heart isn't it? Looking forward to seeing pictures of your Bon Bon!
  • PuKi

    Welcome to MyCorgi.com!

    awww Bon Bon is beautiful! I will never understand how anyone would want to neglect and abuse her or any other dog! It takes a special kind of person to take in a rescue dog so I'm sure Bon Bon is loving life now! :)
  • Mark Ryan

    Thank you, Kristen!
    This is a great site...
  • Kristen

    Mark, the pictures of Bon Bon are beautiful. So cute ...the snuggly picture just makes me smile;o)
  • Jenni & Dave Fields

    Hi Mark,
    Bon Bon is adorable!!! We are also in the chicago area!

    Welcome!
  • mikonami

    Hi Mark! Poor Bon Bon! How could anyone starve such a cute face. She's really pretty and looks like she has a great coat.

    Welcome to the site =)
  • Sam Tsang

    Welcome Mark, Bon Bon and family!
  • Chelsey

    She is very photogenic. That first pic of you and her is priceless.

    =]
  • Chelsey

    Hes not so photogenic anymore either. That's probably the best pic I've ever had of him. He used to jump up at the camera, but I guess his age is getting to him. He doesnt like to jump up at anyone anymore, his joints maybe hurting him.
  • CaptainCorgi

    Awww, you have such a cute corgi! It breaks my heart to hear what her past life was like. Thank God for you to rescue the wonderful little girl and give her a loving home. *corgi hugs*