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Geri & Sidney

59, Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:: North San Diego County
About Me:: I have three teenage kids and I just love being a Mom to a Corgi also! I live in sunny Southern California with the three kids, three dogs, two cats and a most wonderful husband.
Welsh Corgi Breeder?: No
About My Corgi(s):: Sidney is our first purebred corgi and we are thrilled to have him. He was born 7/11/07. We planned to start him in agility training, but there was a long waiting list. So while waiting for an opening, we took classes for therapy dog training. As it turns out, he's a pretty good therapy dog, so we stuck with that and never got around to agility. Now he is training as a Rally dog. We love it! He's one smart little character! Oh, and he's undocked, so his beautiful tail attracts a lot of attention - good attention.

On August 30th, Sidney suddenly came up lame in his hind left leg. The next day we got xrays for him and found out he has severe hip dysplasia. On Sept 7th he had a Femoral Head Ostectomy to relieve the pain. His right hip is not in great shape either but we're hoping that with glucosamine supplements and exercise we can keep it healthy. *Update* You would never know Sid has surgery now. He moves beautifully. The water therapy and supplements have worked wonders.

Bruce is our corgi/elkhound (?) mix. We rescued him from the brink of euthanasia when he was approximately 10-11 years old (he had a day or two left to go). He's about 16 now and his only sign of his advanced age are bad teeth and slow mornings. I adore Brucie and he worships me. He's my funny short angel with a puffball tail (thanks to the elkhound side). He's about 18 now and going strong.

Chester is our "tall dog". He's a black dane/lab mix that we got from a "free to good home" ad in the local newspaper. He's also old, about 15 years old. We know his age because we've had him 14 years, and he was an adult when we brought him home! He's a very serious dog and not very affectionate compared to the corgis, but he has been a very good dog, just aloof. We can't take Chester as many places as the shorties because he does not travel well. He's almost 17 now and has definitely slowed down. *UPDATE* Chester had a sudden decline and was sent to the bridge on April 15th 2013 at the age of 17.

In February 2013 we added Connie to our family. She's a little tri corgi who was picked up as a stray and put up for adoption at our local Humane Society. She's a real sweet girl and loves to play ball. She's learning a lot from Sidney about life here. We can't believe that her family never came to claim her.She's got good manners and she gets along well with the other dogs and the cats, and everyone she meets is her best friend.

And the pack grows! In November we took in a black-headed tri who we named Copper. He and Connie were both born in 2009 and they are great buddies and a ball-chasing tag team. Copper is sweet and cuddly and eager to please.
I have:: Pembroke

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Brittany

And you gotta tell me 'bout your new niece/nephew Boy or Girl I bet really cute!
Okay well bye again lol!

Dec 7, 2008
Brittany

k 1 more thing looked at your playlist LOVE White & Nerdy!

Dec 7, 2008
Sir Riley of Pembroke

Thanks a lot guys! That halloween costume is so funny! I never saw the photos until today.

Dec 14, 2008
Sir Riley of Pembroke

I forgot to mention...How is Bruce doing? Is still hanging in there.I hope he is doing great give him a hug from us.

Dec 14, 2008
Sir Riley of Pembroke

I will keep Bruce in my prayers! Glad he is hanging in there..arthritis stinks! Poor Riley never got to that stage but maybe one day my next pup can grow old. Its so wierd that both dogs I have had died at 8! I have never watched grey hair on their faces or any of that...Hope to one day!

Dec 16, 2008
Monique

thank you for the comment. The pic was taken at Dillons beach south of Bodega Bay

Dec 17, 2008
Juel

Geri! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! hope you all have fun! Take care!

Dec 20, 2008
Tauna and Kota

yes geri the guy in the pics is my friend... sorry about that... had a bunch of stuff going... and trying to figure out the whole bank/insurance and this new 401k thing... hugs. ty for the video of your sun. nice area.

Dec 22, 2008
Tauna and Kota

your boy is so handsome

Dec 24, 2008
Gracii

Hi Geri - I hope I didn't offend you with what I posted on the main site about the different corgi breeds. I've been trying to figure out which type Kitsie is. The shelter said she was Pem, but after what I read online, I thought she was Cardi. When I read articles on the internet I take them with a grain of salt, and I guess I was too excited about the differences in the corgi breeds. I've stopped wondering, and just accepted she's 'corgi'.

And by the way - I love your Pem's tail! They should stop docking them!

Dec 29, 2008
Becky

hi suki says hi back lol

Dec 30, 2008
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

Where do you get the adorable bandanas for Sidney? I really like #17!

Dec 30, 2008
Sir Riley of Pembroke

That is a cute photo of Sidney with the santa hat! Hope you enjoyed the holidays!

Jan 1, 2009
Lisa in Boulder City

Hi Geri, to answer your question, I teach math at Paloma Valley High School up in Menifee.

Jan 3, 2009
Alice

Is Sydney really just a Pem with an undocked tail? He looks a lot like a Cardigan, not just because of the tail but the face as well. Either way, he's very cute. :)

Jan 7, 2009
Alice

Thank you for the compliment. :)

Jan 7, 2009
ChestersMom

Is Sid a Pem with a tail? No matter what he is, HE'S ADORABLE!

Jan 7, 2009
ChestersMom

I saw that you had another dog named Chester! HOW COOL!

I think it would be cool to have a Pem with a tail. even if it's not a full tail.

Our lil boy, Zorro had a longer than usual nub.......and when it would wag it looked so funny! IT would go so fast that it looked like it was battery-operated! LOL

Jan 7, 2009
Davlion

well i put some more up pictures up. You're Corgi/s? and other puppy faces are precious and I especially love the pictures of your Corgi all dirty on the face. They look like so much fun and I hope I have as many adventures as you do with your puppy friends :3!

Jan 13, 2009
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

Geri does the store you got the bandana have a website?

Jan 15, 2009
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

I meant the ones with the bones on it! : )

Jan 15, 2009
Sam & Maximus

Hi Geri, just realized you were not on my friends list. Sent ya a request. My son said he chatted with ya the other night. Hope he was nice lol. See ya on the chat.

Jan 19, 2009
Mo

Thanks! That is his Chargers jersey which has now been put away till next year....

Jan 20, 2009
Sir Riley of Pembroke

Hey guys I haven't talked to ya in awhile. How are your dogs doing? I am so excited I am getting a new pup in Feb! I am counting down the days!

Jan 21, 2009
Max & Cody

Great pix of Sidney! gotta luv the tails

Jan 23, 2009
Aj

Thanks! We were taking a little hike on a mini trail at Jerabek Park, we just walk through it for fun.

Jan 23, 2009
Boots and Superstar!

The video hasnt come out!:( at the corgis with weird vocals!

Jan 27, 2009
Kristen

Geri, thanks for the comment. I'm pretty bummed. Seems to make sense that trappers can trap anywhere else that they don't need to trap in the road ditch.

Jan 27, 2009
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

Hi Geri, Thanks for the tip, I added the videos from my page and they are loaded now, yay! The one I was originally loading last night was too big : ( no wonder it wouldnt/didnt load. Of course its one of my favorite videos! Although the bunny hopping video is i guess my 2nd favorite!!

Jan 27, 2009
Natalie, Lance &Tucker

Love the pictures of your kitties, too cute! : )

Jan 28, 2009
QuietCorgi

Thanx for the add.

Jan 29, 2009
Sir Riley of Pembroke

Thanks. I did not realize but now that you mentioned it his markings do look just like sidneys! We are hoping he will be darker a little so he doesn't look too much like Riley you know...His fur is sort of grey on his back...I don't know if that will turn sable, black, or stay grey. Whatever we get we will take though:) I can't wait!

Jan 29, 2009
Christine

Your dogs are beautiful!:)

Feb 1, 2009
Juneaux and Maximus

Thanks:) I'm really loving this site--all the blogs, pics, forums...

Feb 2, 2009
Cha Yen

Your dogs are so cute! We joined the Corgi Mix group I think the first day we signed up. Thanks for the suggestion about the indoor game :)

Feb 2, 2009
King Koby of the Treasure Coast

I like Sidney's name tag! We go to get Koby and Dyllan on saturday! I wanted to make his page today while I had some time!

Feb 4, 2009
Brenda and Gary

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. It's great knowing how much people really care and understand during times like this. I'll give him a big hug for you.

Feb 5, 2009
Ein Danger

aww sidney does the same wookie howl that ein does! i wish he could do it on command. we're working on it though. he mostly does it when he wakes up in the morning or after a nap. your corgi's are so cute!!!

Feb 6, 2009
Jake

Thanks for invite it's Great to have so many Friends who Love the Corgi mix they are so darn cute it's hard not to fall in love with them. Jake is our Joy in life.

Feb 6, 2009
King Koby of the Treasure Coast

Thanks so much! I am so happy to be happy again! It's so nice to go through life with such wonderful pets! I think it really makes life more fun!

Feb 8, 2009
Renee

Thank you! Cooper is turning out to be just a great dog..I had a medium size cocker and a very large lab/shepherd mix previously that both died within a few months of each other (old age) before I moved and I had missed having a dog so much! It's a lot colder up in this area than it is where you are and I miss sunny southern california...just came back from last weekend in Laguna Beach for a wedding. I grew up in Orange County and just moved to Fresno about 2 1/2 years ago to be closer to family. I love all of your dogs, they just look like they are wonderful family to have!

Feb 8, 2009
Rachel

Hi! I thought about doing agility with Pascal too. :) Good luck with agility training, I'm sure your daughter and Sidney will do extremely well. :)

Feb 9, 2009
Brittany

If u r there plz come 2 chat!!

Feb 10, 2009
Angela

Thanks folks! What a happy picture of the dogs in the back of the vehicle all suited up to play! Am actually determining next vehicle purchase on whether it is Corgi-friendly or not :-) And LOVE the idea of Corgi b-day cake too!

Feb 11, 2009
Carleigh and Ein

Thanks! :) this place is so cool. Like, i can brag about my puppy without people getting sick of hearing about him or the breed in general lol

Feb 12, 2009
Tauna and Kota

So, my sister jsut emailed me and she is going to call me later today!!! I'll let you know what happens!

Feb 12, 2009
MARTHA & MAGNUM

Hi Sidney it's Martha I just saw your pics and i think your babies are so adorable.

Feb 12, 2009
MARTHA & MAGNUM

Hi Geri my pups name is Magnum

Feb 12, 2009
Carleigh and Ein

He's actually doing a great deal better than yesterday. He's more active and his face isn't quite as huge. :)

Feb 13, 2009
Dragster and Bailee

Hey! HomeAgain is really amazing. The number is 1888-466-3242. its really good to have in your phone just incase. : ) where did you say you got the "bolt" tag again?

Feb 14, 2009

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