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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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Jane Christensen

Hi! Have a wonderful hike!!!! We will be dreaming of such fun things as we have -2 at 2pm and a wind...the doggies can last about 5 minutes outside! Guess we'll have to find some fun things to do in the house!

Jane and her gang!

Jan 1, 2010
Cady and Paddington's Page

Thanks for the hi and welcome. Sidney's very cute - and clearly well loved and socialized. Unfortunately my wife hasn't set up her own eCommerce enabled website yet (as she sells mostly at craft fairs), but every so often she'll put some of her items up on her glass studio's Facebook Artfire kiosk. Nothing is up there now as she's been selling most of her inventory at craft fairs. Here's a link to photos of some of her older "corgi art" (let me know if it doesn't work and I'll try a different method): http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=87706&id=80212147875

By the way - Deana does do commissions where she'll make something in the shape/mold of your choice with a picture of Sidney or another puppy. The "Warhol-esque" 4-corgi head sushi plate was created using a picture of our own Cady. So if you're interested or know someone who would be or is looking for a gift for a fellow puppy owner - please feel free to contact her.

Best,
Steve (and Cady, Paddington & Deana)

Jan 2, 2010
Anna & Rowan

Thank you so much for the welcome! Your Sidney is one handsome fella!

Jan 3, 2010
Julie Ellis-Jones

Hi,

Thanks for welcoming us. I am very new to this, and Phoebe isnt much help, so you will have to bear with me. We have great news today because Phoebe has agreed to give us her paw in exchange for a treat. Although we (me and hubbie, Bryan) are probably extremely biased, we think this is very clever for a 4.5 month old pup. She is a little star.

Jan 4, 2010
Julie Ellis-Jones

I think I may have deleted a comment from you, by accident.....not very good at this game, am I. Never mind, practise makes perfect.

Jan 4, 2010
Rachel & Goldie

Thanks for the welcome we really appreciate it!

Love Rachel & Goldie

Jan 6, 2010
Rachel & Goldie

yerr shes very mysterious

Jan 6, 2010
Carolin

Hey Geri & Sidney, wish you + your family + your Corgi a happy new year.
By the cold we've got soooo many snow right now, but Nunzius loves it. Hope your daughters enjoy the time in Germany an apply their "School-German"- Acknowledgment. I had English in school - but i lost my skills :-)

Greetings
Nunzius + Carolin

Hey, I know a guy in Leipzig! His name is Stephan, he's about 25 years old. Wonderful funny guy. He's been telling me how cold it is right now. My kids have been learning German at school; two of my daughters have gone to stay in Germany (Aurich) for three weeks. My son gets to go this summer!

Jan 6, 2010
Helen

Thanks! :)

Jan 6, 2010
Sylvia and Sadie Mae

Thank you!

Jan 6, 2010
Susan Stanton

Hi! Thanks for your comment -- and for missing us. We've been on a little hiatus -- had to rearrange my mother's life (now in assisted living) and work has been, well, work. I think our next blog will have to be on Dining, Corgi Style. Ethel is too much! Such an innocent face, masking a demon. Sigh.

Jan 6, 2010
Aber, Ragnar and Kelso

Thanks for the welcome. I pass on all of the good thoughts to Aber. If he understands any of it, it's sure to swell up his ego :)

Jan 6, 2010
James Dick

Thank you for you comment on Alex. He is quite a ham in front of the camera.

Jan 7, 2010
Benny (& Cameron)

I hope Benny will do well on the herding instinct test. I am worried about the fees, as well, but I do agility with my other dog, so I hope to find a way.

Jan 7, 2010
Nancy Geddes

I am sorry that you do not have Cardinals where you live. They always travel in mated pairs - the bright gaudy male and the duller, very busy female. Our holly trees are filled with cardinals, Carolina wrens and lost robins. Happy New Year to you! All the best from Williamsburg, VA: Bear, Tasha and Linus

Jan 9, 2010
Nancy Geddes

Thank you for asking us to be your friends. May you have health, happiness, peace and lots of corgi love in 2010. Tasha (a/k/a Miss Sassy Britches) wants me to cut to the chase and wish you lots of schnackies, treats and rawhides... All the best, Nan

Jan 10, 2010
DOROTHY NASH

Thank you so much for the nice welcome. I am really happy that I found this site. They are quite a group. Dorothy

Jan 12, 2010
Alex, Kayla, and Marley

Thank you so much!!! I was enjoying your page :) Marley, also a pembroke, has a tail as well, nice to hear its a common thing ;)

Jan 12, 2010
Miriam Vella

Thanks Geri & Sidney - I love this little one - the whole family does

Jan 12, 2010
Janet

Hi Geri and Sidney: Thanks for your response. My corgi's name is Hurley. And shes a girl. Having a problem with mouthiness/nipping. Almost 15 weeks old. Looking foword to agility. But need to get started on simple puppy classes. What do u think of the petshop ones.

Jan 13, 2010
Virginia Dunham

Thank you for the welcome...we are very much taken with our Emma...the hardest adjustment in the "down-sizing" from German Shepherds to a Corgi was to not trip over her!!! But we have all adjusted...even Emma...we are not sure which is bigger: her heart or her appetite!!!
Virginia, Roger and Emma

Jan 13, 2010
Virginia Dunham

Happy to be friends...our Emma is in love with our neighbor's beagle, Charlie. He is laid-back and larger than what he was suppose to be...and puts up with Emma's kisses and sniffing...I always know which route Charlie was taken on his walks as that is the same one Emma will insist upon...after all, she has to "remark" her ownership of Charlie...
Virginia, Roger and Emma

Jan 14, 2010
Jen and Miss Harley

Thank you, yers is also a cutie!

Jan 14, 2010
Lara & HAM

Hello! Your pups are so cute! Ham is a year old now! He's such a good boy but is starting to bark at strangers and other dogs. He used to never do this.. would just shy away. Any suggestions to help him stop?!

Jan 15, 2010
Bruce Tisdale

Thank you Geri & Sidney
Yogi was like a son since I don't have any children. Tillie has been the best medicine for me. My sister has 2 Pems & 2 Cardis & another sister who has a Beagle. What a support group. Joining MY Corgi is a very important form of therapy.
Thanks for your kind words
Bruce

Jan 15, 2010
Linda J. Young

Thanks for the warm welcome. I know I am going to enjoy this site.....

Jan 16, 2010
K Fearghail

Hi -- thanks for the welcome! Does Sidney's tail curl over his back like Tinker's?

Jan 16, 2010
Lauren Cook

Thank you! Heidi certainly does have a strong spirit.

Jan 17, 2010
Cezar Sanchez

Hi guys,
My boy's name is Walker.
We live in Austin,Texas.

Jan 17, 2010
Lori

Thanks for the welcome. Happy is an adorable puppy. As soon as I can get pictures (and figure out how to put them on the computer LOL) I'll show her off. Sidney's a beautiful dog, great pictures. Bear with me and this website, my computer skills are limited.

Jan 18, 2010
Lori

This is funny, I left you a comment on my page and it stayed on my page. It said Lori left Lori a message. People probably thought weirdo! Ha Anyway, thanks for the help offer. My daughter usually helps me when she gets to come home. I got some cute pictures this morning until it was finally, enough is enough, its nap time! Ha

Jan 18, 2010
LOBO's page <3 //Arlyn & Teddy\\

thank you so much. i love this page so far so many cute corgis<3.
your corgi is such a cutie also.

Jan 18, 2010
Laura Petrie with Roxy & Rufus

Roxy & Rufus would like to say thanks you for welcoming us! Love your web site! Will be sending pictures soon!

Jan 18, 2010
Llake McCorison

His name is Pocoa :) his sister is Tocoa and his best friend is Cocoa so it works lol.

Jan 19, 2010
Jen and Miss Harley

Yeah, it freaks me out sometimes when she is so close to the street, but she stays in the yard for the most part, unless it is raining and then she won't go in the street and stays between the 2 houses

Jan 19, 2010
Jeannie Jewell

Thanks for the welcome. I posted some pics of Lani on the forum. Let me know what you think. Holualoa is on the Big Island (Hawaii) on the Kona side.

Jan 19, 2010
Connie Paronto

Thanks.... there certainly are some good looking corgi's here. Going to make me hunt for a puppy.

Connie

Jan 20, 2010
Connie Paronto

Thank You Card

Jan 20, 2010
Buddy & Wynstan

So it will be like looking for the baby in the king cake again, except this time its poo.

Jan 21, 2010
Lori

Hi Geri,
On the Members section, why is there a green dot by my name? Theres not very many of them. Thanks, hope you and Sidney are having a great day. Lori

Jan 21, 2010
Richard Hayes

we are getting a girl from a litter due late this month, which would make
late april our target. we lost Harley our corgi last spring and are really looking forward to a new gal.

Jan 22, 2010
Olivia H

Ha ha! Thank you!

Jan 22, 2010
Karen Abrams

Thanks, I added a photo of my two monsters. I think Garth is also a great name!

Jan 22, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan

LOL i see what you mean:) thats pretty cool that u have a daughter named rebecca. im loving life (especially since i have a corgi) lol :) its different being married, makes me feel older than i am

Jan 22, 2010
Lori

Thanks Geri for the info on the green dot. I should have been able to figure that one out. Have you had any of this rain that went thru this week? Hope your not some of the ones having the mud slides? !!! We've had about 2 inches, but it has only helped.

Jan 23, 2010
Malyssa Combs

Thanks!

Jan 23, 2010
Sarah & James

I'm glad to be in the community. Thanks.

Jan 25, 2010
Bryan

thanks for the comment and the welcome. We actually changed the name to Duke. :) we got one pic up now!

Jan 26, 2010
CBen

The corgi in the photo is of a family friend's dog, Scuttlebutt.

Jan 26, 2010
Emily and Penny

Sidney is so ADORABLE! He is a very handsome dog.

Jan 28, 2010

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