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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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Chili

I love your doggies! Thanks for stopping by :)

Jul 19, 2010
Katie Leezer

Thank you! Aww we just took Charly to the river & he loved it. I swear he kept crying until we would get in the water with him, he was scared to go by himself.

Jul 20, 2010
Jen

Thanks for the welcome!

Jul 21, 2010
Judy M

Thank you for welcoming me. Our Corgi is a mix. We got her from the Humane Society. They catagorized her as a Welsh Corgi and Beagle. She has the Corgi build and she loves to herd me. She has floppy ears and is all one color except for some black on her tail. She is very affectionate and full of energy. I will post a picture of Coco soon. Judy M

Jul 21, 2010
Lisa Hetser

Thank you for the welcome, glad to be here. My corgie (Diesel) is 8 weeks old and is a Pembroke Welsh Corgie and is a Blue Merle, he is doing great!! Thanks again.

Jul 22, 2010
Aleksandra Huey

Thanks for the welcome! Our baby is Hank, or Hanky Panky (how his real mamma - my teenage stepdaughter, likes to call him).

Jul 22, 2010
Judy M

Hi Geri and Sidney. I am glad to have you as new friends. Judy

Jul 22, 2010
Jerica Danielle Honeycutt

Hey Geri, we thank you and Sidney for the warm welcome!

Jul 22, 2010
Stephanie Donsteph

Love your page. Thanks for the welcome note.

Jul 22, 2010
Felix Ruffins

Thanks for the welcome. Me corgi's name is Smokey.

Jul 23, 2010
Daniel M

thanks for the welcome

Jul 24, 2010
keith sauder

thanks for the welcome.

Jul 24, 2010
Beth & Dave Milthaler

We use a two-step wood stool that Dave put carpet scraps on so they can get a good foot hold. Wally was hesitant at first but now runs up them like a pro. He's got shorter legs than Ziggy so steps are harder for him.

Jul 25, 2010
Honna & Mason

Thank you for the welcome and sweet comment! Mason says thank you~
Sidney is so cute! I love his tail~

Jul 25, 2010
L A. Hemry

Thanks for the nice welcome!
tasha is my baby girl's name....I am not so good at sending messsages very often but I do love to read your notes and hear about your babies. I will write more another day! See Ya! Linda in Oklahoma

Jul 25, 2010
Lisa

OHH, THANKS!!! from Lisa!!!!!!

Jul 27, 2010
Lisa

Sidney looks like a fun happy doggie!!!!!!

Jul 27, 2010
Bella Blanchard

Thank you, guys, for the welcome...

John, Megan & Bella "B"

Jul 27, 2010
Hana

Thanks for the warm welcome

Jul 27, 2010
Stephanie McVay

Thanks for the welcome! Bindi sure is named after Steve Irwin's daughter. He was my hero growing up - made me the animal lover I am today : )

Jul 31, 2010
Kendra Hughes

Thanks for the welcome message. I'm excited to join.

Jul 31, 2010
Lisa Weekley

Thanks for the welcome!!!

Aug 4, 2010
CorgiAmok

Thanks for the welcome!

Aug 5, 2010
LISA & JP

Thank you for the welcome! Our Corgi's name is JP. It is for her daddy Jack. "Jack's Puppy"

Aug 5, 2010
Kathi Cipriano

Congrats! What a beautiful boy!

Aug 5, 2010
Melissa Roberson

Thank you! I'll get some photos uploaded when I get home from work. :)

Aug 9, 2010
Haddie & Eason

Thank you!

Aug 10, 2010
georgeine jo coffin

Thanks for the welcome! I'll put up photos of my boys asap. It's so nice to be able to "friend" other corgi lovers...I think my colleagues are getting sick of hearing about them! LOL

Aug 10, 2010
Cathy

Thanks for the welcome - love meeting people who have the best "dogs" in the world!

Aug 10, 2010
Rebecca

thanks for the welcome-- look forward to chatting with you and everyone. will have to get some pics up soon, We have Wrangler, nicky, and new addition Gracie. We miss our Ginny terribly. I carry her picture with me everywhere and have it on my desk at work, so i can look at her loving face. Thanks again

Aug 11, 2010
En Cee

Thank you!
can't wait to chat with everyone and share stories!

Aug 12, 2010
Candace Letson

Thank you for the welcome! We are glad to be part of this group!!

Aug 12, 2010
Jaci & Zach ... Chimay & Del

Thanks for the welcome note! Looks like a good group to be in!! cant ait to meet some of these cute corgis!

Aug 12, 2010
Elizabeth Hiatt

Thank you! I'm pretty sure Ein would sacrifice all other foods if we let her eat ice cream all the time. Sidney is beautiful, and I love his tail!

Aug 15, 2010
Kelly Farmer

Thank you for the welcome! I was so excited to find this site! So many Corgi people! How awesome that your boy is a therapy dog!

Aug 15, 2010
Cadogan's Mom

Thank you for the welcome! We appreciate it. :) And, actually, no he wasn't named after the Harry Potter character... I didn't even realize that it was the same until the first time someone asked me that! (Shows how much I pay attention to the background characters huh?) I was just looking for Welsh names and fell in love with it. And hopefully I'll find an appropriate Welsh girls name when we find him a little sister. Only this time maybe I'll check for literature and movie references... ;)

Aug 15, 2010
Mary Ellen Brett

Thx for the welcome! Your Corgi is simply adorable! I'm a little worried about my Quinny b/c she has gotten a little chunky. I now realize that she's been feasting on the dates that fall off the trees in the backyard. This is the first summer she's ever done that. I'm going to increase her daily exercise & hope that that helps her shed a few pounds. How much exercise do you think is ideal for a female Corgi?

Thanks and have a lovely week!
:)

Aug 16, 2010
Mary Ellen Brett

Thank you so much, I appreciate the feedback. I will increase her exercise to an hr a day, I'm sure that will make a big difference with her weight.
:)

Aug 16, 2010
Christine

thank you!! Your corgi is beautiful

Aug 16, 2010
Sadie & Rocky's Mom

Thank you!!! Sidney is such a sweetheart, she's absolutely adorable!!!

Aug 16, 2010
Amanda Hanzel

Thanks for leaving a comment on my wall! : ) I feel welcome here! And wow, your dog is gorgeous! And that proffesional photographer really knew his stuff, because that is a wonderful picture!

Aug 16, 2010
Sadie & Rocky's Mom

I'm so sorry about that, I'm a dummy!!! :( I've had my girl for 11 years, my boy since November and I still catch myself calling him "she" or "good girl". Sidney is a gorgeous boy!!

Aug 16, 2010
Jennifer Robinson

Thanks for the warm welcome! My two fluffies are names Griffin and Sabine (named after the book) and are just bouncy corgi bundles of joy.

Aug 16, 2010
geri theobald

thanks for the welcome, do you guys have any corgi friends nearby to play with? we haven't right now but we keep looking.

Aug 16, 2010
Chris Payerl

Thank you for the welcome. Belly rubs to Sidney!

Aug 17, 2010
John Wolff

Actually, I am going to make a book of pics for us and the breeders.
Maybe I'll photoshop tails onto all of them. :)

Aug 18, 2010
Kelly McLaughlin

Thank you so much!

Aug 19, 2010
Penny Lane

Hi there! You would be AMAZED at how naughty this little cutie can be. She gets away with tons of stuff though. Thanks for the welcome! :)

Aug 20, 2010
debbie nelson

Thanks for welcoming Sassy and me to mycorgi.com. We think your fellow is very handsome.

Aug 21, 2010
Marcus

Hi Geri/Sidney, my corgi is called laughing. He is a year old and a huge ball of energy. He keeps me and my partner very busy, drives us crazy sometimes. But he is such a bundle of joy and just seeing him makes our day

Aug 22, 2010

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