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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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Melissa S.

the sheep hearding one!!!! It is insane!!! I loved it
;)
p.s. Sydney your welcome

Jun 19, 2009
Vickie & Bradley

Haha thanks! Sidney is ADORABLE! :)

Jun 20, 2009
Amber and Kipland James

Awesome! Where abouts are you?
FYI; I don't have Kip just yet. He was just born. I'll have him in my hands August 16th...no later than 9am! I'm so excited. How old is Sydney?

Jun 20, 2009
Amber and Kipland James

Awww!! Sidney is adorable!! I can't wait to get the pictures of my puppy this weekend!! He is a week old today (since it's technically Saturday).. Only 57 days left until i get him!! i have a countdown on my iPod!

Jun 20, 2009
Nate, Andrea, and Giada

Thanks for the welcome!!!!

Jun 21, 2009
Katie

Thanks so much for the welcome :D

Jun 21, 2009
Sheldon Rosner

I've been meaning to upload new pics but have been so damn busy...soon.

Jun 22, 2009
Melanie Stage

Thank you for the welcome! Im getting another corgi a tri color puppy next week ! Corgi dogs are the best!

Jun 22, 2009
Teresa Allison

Hi Geri and Sidney,
Thanks for the greeting! Just briefly read some of your info.. I want to put Henry in agility training, too. I used to live in SoCal near Magic Mountian but LOVE San Diego area. YOur Corgies are adorable. Haven't been to this site much but will try to get here more!

Jun 22, 2009
Ashley and Chloe

Thank you for the welcome. Your story about Chester is really sweet. It's heartwarming to see that some of these "free to a good home" animals really make it to a good home.

Jun 25, 2009
Diana Z.

Hi! Thanks for the welcome. His name is Astro! :)

Jun 25, 2009
Chrissy, Alex & Roxie

Thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, she has one blue eye and one brown eye. We love this unique characteristic and think it makes her even more special! All your dogs are very cute. How much does Sid weigh? He looks like a big corgi in the pics!

Jun 25, 2009
Kelly Morse

Thanks for the welcome! Let's just say that was last summer and it was the only time I've seen Woody swim. Good thing I had the camera! He wades a lot though! I've always wondered what Woody's tail would look like! Very cute!

Jun 26, 2009
Jo Alvis

Thanks for the welcome! I know someone else asked this, but how much does Sid weigh? He looks about Simon's size....I was beginning to think Simon was a giant corgi :) I'm not even sure how much he weighs....he's due for shots next week so I'll find out, but I'm sure he weighs 35 or so.

Jun 26, 2009
Derek

They think he is a chihuahua corgi mix, but he isn't small for his age... so the only thing I am suer of is the corgi. We will have to wait and see what he looks like when he is older.

Jun 26, 2009
Matthew Fernandes

Thank you very much~

Jun 26, 2009
Heather and Ella

Thanks for the welcome, I am in the process of adding a picture.
Heather and Ella

Jun 26, 2009
Soo and Sarah

Thank you! Her name is Sarah. =)

Jun 26, 2009
Juel

Miss Geri! HELLO! I have wonderful news! I talked to my breeder today and her new litter is due the day of my birthday! It is a sign, An omen one of those puppies has to be mine! Things are going well for us, my boyfriend has been at his new job for about a motnh and things are lucking up. Hope you are well! Give Syd a hug for me, Any quite new pictures? hope to talk to you soon!

Jun 27, 2009
Di-An Laperouse

Thanks for the message! Sidney is amazing! I wish i could train Rosie to be a therapy dog, but she's too skiddish and scared of remotely foreign objects. You have a lot to be proud of!

Jun 27, 2009
Juel

After much discusison, hair pulling, sleepless nights and just plain wanting both. The Family has come to a dicission... Drum roll please>>>>> We are trying to adopt a Pembroke whose half brtoher will be Bailey from San Fransiso. My Boyfriend fell in love with the pembrokes at a dog show we went to. I figure if he is that excited about a corgi at all is should humor him!

Jun 27, 2009
Di-An Laperouse

Rosie just has a good shiba friend, but it is amazing how they mirrior and mimmic each other when they are together. We kept finding them within a couple feet of each other, facing the same way and doing the same things! ...not to mention they really resemble each other in looks...same features just different sizes...Both are very cool breeds!!

Jun 27, 2009
Rebecca & Owen

Thanks, Geri & Sidney. Do you have advice for us on how to stop the nipping? We are trying ignore mild nipping and use a muzzle hold until he calms down. Are there special methods to stop corgis from nipping?

Jun 28, 2009
Jonas Svensson

hi and thanks for the welcome. when we first got "Wille" me and my girlfriend could'nt agree for a name. so we choosed the first name we both could agree on, wich happend to be Wille. becides that we call him "Squeaky Mouse" since he talks so much. =)

Jun 28, 2009
Roxy

Hi there Geri & Sidney! Thanx for the welcome. Uploaded a pic of Roxy for the profile. Will add some more to the albums soon.

Sidney, you are a strange dog........ a Pembroke with a tail..... very odd indeed........ ;-)

Jun 28, 2009
Katie Huff

Thank you for the nice words about Bella! She really is a special (if not a little crazy) dog. My husband coaches at a 5A (second highest level in Oregon) high school. The schedule is pretty insane but he loves it almost more than Bella and myself! What level did your husband coach and how many years? Mike's on his ninth year already!

Jun 29, 2009
Tiffany Tran

Hi Geri! My boyfriend's family is interested in adopting Oliver. Can you please email me @ tiffanytran88@gmail.com for more information about the lovely corgi =).

Jun 30, 2009
Adriana, Henry, & Catherine

Thank you. Sidney could be Henry's brother.

Jun 30, 2009
Rebecca & Owen

Thanks, Geri! We have been trying shouting Ouch! and it seems to be helping. I'll try the other suggestions for nipping at heels, too. Thanks!

Jun 30, 2009
Betsy

Yes, Sonoma was named after the wine country, which is near to where my brother lives. If I didn't name her Sonoma, I would have named her after my favorite vineyard, V. Sattui. It was a toss-up. I should have gotten two Corgis and I wouldn't have the decision-making stress.

Jun 30, 2009
Terri F.

Hi, thanks for the friendly welcome. How nice to meet some wonderful corgi people.
Hanna just had her puppies a week ago today, I had a friend who has been a breeder of Lakeland Terriers for 35 years whelp Hanna for us. I would have been a basket case....Anyways, three healthy boys, then a still born 4 oz. girl, then the largest a 9 oz puppy, stuck, when they were able to get him out he was stillborn. Off to the vets, still one puppy alive, shot of ocytocin, did not help. Ended up losing that puppy and had to to a c section to retrieve it. What a traumatic day, I was so worried for Hanna's health. Then Hanna's milk did not come in so for 3 or 4 days puppies continued to loose weight even after being supplemented. They were too weak and lost the window to dock their tails at the risk of losing them. I was distraught over that, but after being on here and seeing all of the wonderful tailed corgis I am coming to terms with it not being such a big deal. I just had it in my mind......I have never known a corgi with a tail. Anyways, the three boys are gaining weight and thriving, hopefully will get them all home next week. We go and see Hanna every day......

Jun 30, 2009
Potus

Thanks for the welcome!

Jul 1, 2009
Potus

Yeah- tail docking is illegal here. I can't imagine him without it- its a bit fox like. It took my mum awhile to get used to though- the Corgi she had growing up had no tail.

Jul 1, 2009
Irisa Carnahan

Thanks. I am glad to have found this site.

Jul 1, 2009
Dragster and Bailee

Hey Geri! How are you?

Jul 1, 2009
Tammy L Ruggeri

Thanks for the welcome. Henry's birthday is April 26, 2006 so he's just a little over three. He was almost six months old when we got him. Sidney is quite a handsome guy. I'm still learning how to use the site.

Jul 1, 2009
Potus

Sidney's tail is gorgeous- he and Potus both have the same white tip! So many people are surprised to see a Corgi with a tail.

Jul 2, 2009
Eleanor M.

I will try to attend the next Corgi group meeting at RB Park. I've been meaning too.

Thanks!

Jul 2, 2009
Brandy Coleson

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Jul 2, 2009
Melonie Walter

Thanks for the welcome...the names are Welsh, Myfanwy means beloved one and Ffion means foxglove :-)

Jul 2, 2009
mae schneider

either the boyfriend or my dad will watch her. The cheese factory is fun :)

Jul 3, 2009
Tracy

Thanks for the welcome! Corgi's definately make great therapy dogs.

Jul 3, 2009
Tyler Schmidt

I Think Imma name her Daphne...

Jul 4, 2009
Jenny and Kilgore

I love to bake and make fun baby clothes and other crafts....some examples are at:

monkeygirlcrafts.blogspot.com.

Thank you!!! Sidney is simply gorgeous!

Jul 4, 2009
JH

her nickname is Jazzy.

Jul 4, 2009
Michelle Dumas

Thanks a bunch. This site is too cute! Glad to be a part of it.

Jul 6, 2009
Kristina Marcussen

That is Shadow - a corgi my husband found on Craigslist and my friend adopted. Shadow lives in Santa Barbara!

Jul 6, 2009
Miri, Bailey and Cali

Thank you so much :-)
Yes, I am more than excited. I cannot wait to bring my baby girl, Bailey, home...2 weeks and 6 days to go :-)

Sidney looks absolutely adorable. Good luck with agility. It is something I want to get Bailey into once she is older as well, so I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences :-)

Jul 7, 2009
Toby {Brenda}

Hi -- your dogs are adorable...

Jul 7, 2009
Karen Baker

Ha ha your corgi is very pretty and she looks well taken care of!

Jul 7, 2009

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