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LaVerne & Shirley

Female

Wenatchee WA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:: Wenatchee
About Me:: I live in a small town in central Washingtong state. I have 2 grown boys, 3 cats, 40 Koi, 1 lovebird and now I have 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis! I am a stay at home Mom so I get to spend most of my time with my critters.I had never had the pleasure of meeting a Corgi until last summer while camping, the people camping near us had a Corgi. It was love at first sight. Id never had a dog tug at my heart like that one did and I set out finding myself one. It took me nearly 4 months to find LaVerne but she was worth the wait. I believe that Corgis are like potato chips. You cant have just one, so I got Shirley on May 19th 2009! She is the perfect addition to our family!
Welsh Corgi Breeder?: No
About My Corgi(s):: I just got my bouncing baby Corgi girl on Oct. 26 08. She is 8 weeks old and I am already hopelessly in love with her. Im exhausted and so happy and she seems to be quite happy too!
Her name is LaVerne and she is tri-colored. I dont like to brag but....I do believe she is the most beautiful dog Ive ever seen! :-)
On May 19th 2009, Shirley turned 8 weeks old and she came home to live with us. She and LaVerne instantly became best pals. They are so much fun to watch!
I have:: Pembroke

Comment Wall:

corgi_lover_4-eva

aw thank you its hard but then i always remember he is there i hope my new pup is just as lovey and arnery!!! My boyfriend doesnt understand my obsession with corgis he thinks im crazy lol

Oct 28, 2008
Jenni & Dave Fields

Welcome Tracey and Squiggy! You are right, she is adorable!

Oct 28, 2008
Kathy and Jillie

Welcome Tracey and Squiggy! Jillie says Hi and thinks you are
soooooooooooooooo cute! Good luck with the baby!

Oct 28, 2008
Kristen

Welcome Tracey and Squiggy. Be careful, they do become an obsession. I have four Corgis and the present. Your little girl is a real doll. You are in for so much fun.

Oct 28, 2008
Kendra Palmer

Congrats on the new pup! She is very beautiful!

Oct 28, 2008
Kristen

The people on this site are terrific. I've even had the opportunity to meet a few in person. So much fun.

Oct 29, 2008
Sam Tsang

Welcome Tracey, squiggy and family!

Oct 29, 2008
Nichole

I have to say that I believe Corgi puppies are the CUTEST puppies EVER! (Yours of course, right on the top of the list for cuteness!) Thanks for welcoming me (us)...I hope to be bringing my little guy home sooner than later, can't wait to get more pics up!

Nov 4, 2008
Ju Lo

Oh thanks! I hope they help! Seriously, separation thing worked wonders. I know it can be horribly frustrating, but she will definitely grow out of it! Theo is such a gentle boy now. He doesn't bite, even when I have my hand in his mouth. They're always wild at that age I think. Enjoy her while she's so young!

Squiggy and Laverne are both really cute names! Have fun choosing!

Nov 6, 2008
Laura Jones

How cute! Congratulations. I firmly believe in potato chip theory myself. KC was born in February and we already are getting her half brother around Christmas time, he was just born this week and I have found one in the area that I am trying to buy also. Can't have too many corgis.

Nov 7, 2008
Carrie & Chad

Thank you for support and comments for Sunny. She is slowly getting better. Its is just frustrating not to know what is wrong for a day and a half. But she is on the road to recovery at least and looking like herself again.

Your corgis is so precious. I love the little legs sticking out when she sleeps. Sunny does that too. I oftern refer to them has chicken legs. They are just so cute. Corgis are one of the most cutest breeds, I have hard time figuring out if I like the ears up or down. They are very cute no matter what they do.

Nov 8, 2008
WhiteDove

Hello Tracey. . .Thank you for your comment. Corgis Rule! for sure. . . .OMG Laverne is the cutest. . . .can't wait to see Shirley. . .lol. . . .I got my Cloe at 8 weeks old so I can appreciate the exhaustion you must be experiencing. . .but you're right, can't have just one!!. . .I would get more, but my city says I can only have 3 cats and 3 dogs so I've hit my limit. . .ah shucks!

Nov 9, 2008
Kimberly Ann

Congratulations on becoming a corgi mama! I got my Riley at 8 weeks old as well. If I had to do it over, I would have taken 2 weeks off from work to spend time with him and reassure him better, though he turned out just fine. Hope to see more pics of that little sweetheart as she gets older. Go Tri-colors!

Nov 9, 2008
Corrigan Gommenginger

Hi Tracey! Thanks for the welcome! I am so glad that Merlin is in my life. I cannot believe that someone let him loose. He was a stray! Where in Washington do you live? Merlin needs some good friends. Laverne is very cute! She looks more like a Laverne for sure. Where did you get her?

Nov 9, 2008
Corrigan Gommenginger

I am from a small town in Montana originally, so I know what you mean. Merlin and I just went for a walk around Green Lake and he seemed to get a little agressive towards some other dogs, I don't know what to do about it. I don't think it is serious enough that warrants a professional, but I dont want Merlin to attack other dogs.

Nov 9, 2008
Mariana

Thanks! Laverne has a great face!

Nov 9, 2008
Amanda

Hi Tracy! Laverne is abolutely adorable! We can't wait to get a second corgi also! We're looking for a red and white male.

Nov 9, 2008
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

Thank You for the wonderful compliment on Lance! Laverne is absolutely adorable, how fun it is raising corgi pups and dogs!

Nov 11, 2008
Jamie Jo

Laverne is beautiful too! My husband had cats named Laverne and Shirley :) My story is a lot like yours; I went to petco in Olympia and I saw a corgi for the first time. I went home and started searching for one. I called a breeder in Spokane and he told me to bring my husband, because chances are that we would leave with two! Sure enough we went home with two loveable tris in a laundry basket in the back seat of my car :) I am hoping to get a redhead male for Christmas so they have lots of beautiful babies!

Nov 12, 2008
BENZO and QUEENIE

Your baby corgi is so cute! I know! Wish you guys were our neighbors so they can play. My husband and I want to get another baby corgi. Hopefully soon! benzo needs company! Take care!

Nov 12, 2008
Erich and Stephanie Miller

Thank you very much. We had gotten him from a person who had advertised corgi puppies, with this being her first litter with corgi puppies. They were in Rathdrum, ID. Rowdy was born on Sept 10th. So it looks like your puppy is slightly older than our puppy is. He has not nessisarily hearded us yet. He more grabs hold of our pant legs and starts tugging. I guess he does not like us going anywhere. lol. However he is going to be a big boy. His dad was on the large side by Corgi standards, however he is still 100% corgi. Thanks again for your comment.

Nov 17, 2008
Suzanne

I love Henry so much at times it scares me. When I get too involved he does something disgusting like roll in something smelly... Silly guy has taught me so much about enjoying life...

You can try these ginger treats from petco.
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_ProductList_PC_productlist_Nav_191_N_22+91+30+4294960646.aspx
there's also recipes, but my guys like the
http://petproductreview.net/2007/05/10/simon-hueys-treats/ but sometimes they're hard to find...

Nov 21, 2008
Suzanne

awww how can you resist that guy!

Nov 21, 2008
Suzanne

OH NO! I just found they sold the company for the treats that my littlest likes... EEK! He's whinny enough without that!
http://jasminethedachshund.wordpress.com/2008/11/08/simon-hueys-sold/

Nov 21, 2008
A & P

Thank you for your kinds words on our Corgis! We just love positive comments as well! Parker and Penelope are our first Corgis and the are really good dogs! Enjoy your beautiful girl! Corgis are the best!

Nov 23, 2008
Paula Hess

Are you still having nipping (mouthing) issues? Try yipping like a puppy when Laverne nips hard. It worked with our pup. We kinda cheated, we have an Australian Sheperd that taught our pup manners.

Nov 24, 2008
Suzanne

Let me know if your dog likes them... Hope it helps the car sickness...

Nov 24, 2008
Paula Hess

Thanks Tracey! I am so very proud of my "pack". We live on a corner and everyone that walks by, stops to give them some love. We call it the petting zoo.

Nov 24, 2008
John Wolff

We have two, about 4 years apart. I think Gwynnie is happier with a friend (her nephew Al). They just love killing each other repeatedly in creative ways.

There are compatibility considerations. I don't know what they are -- consult an expert -- but I've heard that 2 bitches sometimes don't get along, and that if the age difference is too great, the older dog, used to being alone, may not accept the new puppy. Do your homework. A good breeder ought to be able to guess compatibility based on Laverne's and the newcomer's personalities.

I've noticed that Al, the male, is more cuddly than Gwynnie, who tolerates physical affection while Al wallows in it; is that characteristic -- males love-hogs, females more dignified??

Another consideration: you may want to give Laverne a year or three to complete her training. In some respects, I have not trained Al as well as Gwynnie because he did not get all the one-on-one attention that she did. He was almost always with Gwynnie. The second dog learns a lot just by copying the older dog, but can miss out on individual attention. Complicated. You might hesitate before putting yourself in the position of training two puppies at once.

Dec 5, 2008
John Wolff

Wenatchee, huh? I start worrying about rattlesnakes over on the east side in snake season (whenever that is). Also, it's hotter over there; my dogs get hot in the sun above timberline, and start seeking any shade they can find. I look for snow to make a corgicicle. We've done a lot of hiking in the Teanaway R. area, Earl Peak etc. south of the Enchantments, and the Chiwaukums are corgi-friendly terrain. Gwynnie and I climbed Big Jim Mt. in a day once (7700' not bad for 6" legs). The east side is usually our Plan B for when the weather on the west side is normal.

See ya on the trail. This is Gwynnie on Snowgrass Mt on a 3-day trip (she walked 23 mi. the previous day, 8000' elevation gain):

Dec 5, 2008
Simi Corgi Girl

Laverne & Squiggy are the cutest names! Will the next be named Carmine? :) Love your beautiful Tri's...I've only had one (of 4 so far) and she was "my girl"!!

Dec 6, 2008
Simi Corgi Girl

Oops..should have read more carefully about your baby's name. Still Laverne is an adorable name. :)

Dec 6, 2008
Lisa

Hi Tracey and Laverne! Thank you for the nice comments on my babies. Laverne is truely gorgeous. I hope she brings you as much joy as my furkids have brought to my family.

Charlie is, as you can see, obsessed with food. Rowdy, our sheltie can even out eat Charlie. Ha, never thought that could be possible. You will find out that corgis can be very manipulative. All they have to do is give you the sad, puppy eyes. They are great dogs but can be a handful. You'll find out. Laverne still has a lot of growing up to do. She will both amaze and exasperate you, in a good way. (most of the time). Good luck! Keep posting pictures.

Dec 6, 2008
Sylvia

My little Sir MacKellen comes to us from the magical land of "HeartBarx Ranch" which can be found online here: www.heartbarx.com
I would suggest no other above them. The family is amazingly wonderful and friendly and allowed me to come visit whenever I wanted *which I started at 3 weeks I was so excited!* Not to mention both the Sire and Dam could be met on spot and were both INCREDIBLY friendly. I have never met a breeder more open to answering any and all questions about the puppies, and parents all their lineage and their health.
As for school here at Central I have been through three majors, on my third still for Public Relations and Advertisement and so far I am LOVING this major. Thank you so much for your compliments on my art! I also do pet portraits for people if you are ever interested!

Dec 6, 2008