yvonne reames

Female

Coopersville, MI

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
grand rapids
About Me:
My partner and I love dogs.

We have 4 dogs: Keeshound, Tug; Corgi, Truman; Jack Russell Terrier, Stuart; Terrier mix, Minnow. Rarely a dull moment with the Crew.

I work in sales and marketing and my partner is a sports editor and internet dog blogger.

We love to garden and we believe our day is complete when we have managed to tire these dogs out! We usually only have 2 dogs at a time. Tug and Stuart have the most seniority. I had been wanting a Corgi for what seems like forever! Eventually my partner caved and Truman was found. Then, we adopted Minnow from the Humane Society (a long involved story) Our Motley Crew was born.
Welsh Corgi Breeder?
No
About My Corgi(s):
Truman. Tri-colored. Purchased him from a private breeder. They were all so cute!! Chose Truman because he seemed to have a strong personality and a certain confidence about him. After all, we were bringing him home to a JRT.

Truman is very smart. Puppy class was a joke. He will do anything for food. He would act like that's all we do all day is practice those commands. Honestly, that couldn't have been farther from the truth. He's just too smart and he wanted that piece of hot dog really bad!!

Truman is very funny. He lets all the other dogs bark when someone comes to the door. It's like he is saying "why should I bark?". But if he wants your attention....he'll let you know. He can't/doesn't jump nor can he go down our (up)stairs. I guess the good news is this. Since I have to carry him down the stairs all the time...Truman can't hide those few extra pounds.

He has to eat in his Truman Condo away from the Crew. Truman does not do well with food and other animals in the same room. He tries to herd everything

Truman gets along great with other people and animals except our Jack Russell Terrier (Stuart). It sometimes only takes a crossed look at one another and we have our hands full. Working on that...still.

He's 9 months and is still determining what he likes and doesn't like. His birthday is Nov. 11 and my birthday is Nov. 1. Go figure. Of course, he loves his food and would convince you he was starving to death if you let him.
I have:
Pembroke

Comment Wall:

  • Natalie, Lance &Tucker

    Hello and Welcome!! Hope you are staying cool:

  • Geri & Sidney

    Welcome Yvonne and Truman! I'm sure you'll get some great advice here. That convincing that they are starving thing sure is typical corgi. At my house we call it Corgi Mind Control.
  • Rachelle N

    They are all adorable in their own unique way. Quite a family you have there.
  • Jane Christensen

    Thanks Yvonne. Sage is Livvy and Wynn's pup that I am keeping. She is a wonderful...I always say she got the best from them both!
  • Rachelle N

    I no longer live NYC. I'm presently freelance editing for a Chicago green lifestyle magazine that is distributed in Whole Foods stores there and working on other projects.
  • Robyn

    it is the greatest feeling in the world, thank you
  • David

    Welcome from Yoda and David! Truman sounds like a perfect dog for your pack!
  • Rachelle N

    Actually, I live in Nashville and do most of my work via telecommute.
    The imagery that I used in the photo was obtained from a website.
  • Mendy Miller

    Thanks for comments Yvonne. Only the two corgis are mine, the big moose( Malamute) is my daughters. He lives in Evansville with her and her husband. He is 9 months old, and destruction on four paws! The corgis were such quick learning puppies, as you mentioned yours was. Not so the Malamute. He is sweet natured and loves all animals and people, but he has eaten a couch, several pillows, busted out of many crates, and humbled their dog training skills. He needs a lot of activity!
  • Wendt Worth Corgi's

    Thank you for the friend request.
  • Wendt Worth Corgi's

  • Teresa Gilpin

    Corgis are the Best!  I really love your pictures!  It looks like you have quite a full house.  I'll bet its full of love and fur!  Keep posting your great pictures!!!
  • Nancy Geddes

    Hi Yvonne!  My Bear (AKC St. David's Little Bear) and Tasha (AKC Max's Tasha of Middle Pond) do look so similar don't they?  Bear is a sweet homebred corgi from Suffolk, VA and Tasha was from a "breeder" in Smithfield, VA.  Then there is Linus, my high strung fluffy from Anne Bowes of Heronsway Kennel in Duxbury, MA.  Bear is my "heart" dog and Tasha is such a hardwired female that enjoys herding lessons and terrorizing sheep.  Sometimes I think about the fact that no man in his right mind would want to date a female chef who prefers to center her life around culinary arts and these three fabulous corgis!!!!!  All the best from Williamsburg (yes, and an earthquake today), VA!  Nancy, Bear, Tasha and wee Linus
  • WhiteDove