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Geri & Sidney

58, 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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Alfred

Thanks for the welcome, My corgi's name is Marley and he's 1.5 years old. I will be adding more pics of him in the future.

Sep 28, 2011
Lexia Scott

Thank you

Oct 3, 2011
Stuart Spiker

His name is Beaker, once I get the money, I plan on getting a tri color and naming him Bunsen.

Oct 3, 2011
Stephanie & Brian the Dog

Hi! Thanks so much for the welcome. I'm still learning my way around. There is some incredible information on this site. I'm so happy I found it. The rescue didn't work out with our 2 dogs at home so we are off tomorrow to look at some puppies! I really wanted to try a rescue dog first, but I think it will be much easier on our little guys if they can live with a puppy that demands the attention from the beginning instead of just tolerating each other. The rescue dog hated our dogs. It was an ugly night. So... I am off in the morning to pick a puppy. I'm a little confused on coloring. The ones I am looking at tomorrow appear gray in the photos, but I guess they are called "sable"? I would love to find some photos of adults to see how these colors mature. I've been checking all over on this site and it's just great. Thanks for the welcome!

Oh, by the way... I am thinking the new baby is going to be Kevin :)

Stephanie

Oct 3, 2011
Sarah and Zombie

Thanks for the welcome! Haha and thanks, yeah, she's definitely a spoiled little one. Can't help it. Corgi's are just too darn adorable.

Oct 4, 2011
Suzanne Dunham

Thanks. It's great to be a member of the pack.

Oct 5, 2011
Ginger

Thanks for the nice welcome.

Oct 6, 2011
Danielle Peacock

Thank you for the warm welcome. :) We're not sure what dad is exactly. He's a bit of a mutt himself. hehe. But if we had to guess he's got some golder retriever, dachshund, and maybe some gray hound in there. lol.

Oct 6, 2011
Michelle, Blake & Luna :3

Hello! Glad to be here! can't wait to explore. Do you know of any up coming events out here in Southern California? like a corgi get together? :D

Oct 7, 2011
Michelle, Blake & Luna :3

Awesome! but unfortunately I work tomorrow but maybe the next event! i would love to go to the halloween event!

Oct 7, 2011
kim Jensen

My corgi's name is Cooper.

Oct 8, 2011
Ozzie & Bebop

Hi! Thank you for the warm welcome!
I have heard about the meet up group and
was excited about it! Good news, is maybe
I'll be able to join in a few months, because
I found a puppy! I get to bring him home
today :)

Oct 8, 2011
Haley K. Gross

Her name is Maggie. We are so excited about this site.

Oct 8, 2011
David, Sons & Thia the Corgi

Thank you for the welcome & I see Sidney is undocked, I am so jealous! all my boxers had natural tails & ears I love how expressive tails can be! If I get a second corgi I am going to find a breeder who will keep an undocked for me.

Oct 9, 2011
Melinda and Watson

Watson and I thank you for the warm welcome! I think Watson put those facial markings on himself just so he could be the stealthiest corgi bandit of them all.

Oct 9, 2011
Suzanne Dunham

Hi, I'm still trying to get my pictures together to put on site, but til then I'm glad to be part of the pack.

Oct 9, 2011
Suzanne Dunham

Just curious. Was this at Balboa Park in the San Fernando Valley, CA? I lived in Van Nuys and the San Fernando Valley for about 20 years, before I moved back to Wisconsin to be closer to family. Have been back here for 8 years and I still miss the mountains of CA.

Oct 9, 2011
Ozzie & Bebop

We got Bebop from a breeder here in Escondido. It has been such a positive experience :) I'm going to try to post a few pictures today. I didn't take too many over the weekend since I was so busy playing!

Oct 10, 2011
Karley Fleming

Thank you!

Oct 10, 2011
Alina Bielska

Not really with such a good pedigree like main corgis

Oct 11, 2011
Brenda Lee Herrington

What was the name of your breeder? How old is Sidney?

Oct 11, 2011
Brenda Lee Herrington

Disregard my last question, I see Sidney is 4. My Opie is 1 1/2.

Oct 11, 2011
Courtney Willett

Thank you!

Oct 11, 2011
Holly Hildreth

Thank you! (And yes, Stoli does have that effect on people! haha.)

Oct 11, 2011
Lauren, Zeus, and Watson

:) Thanks! I'm happy to be here. It's been enlightening learning stuff from everyone here before we get our pup.

Oct 12, 2011
Anjelica Hall

Mommy, but I call her Moomoo

Oct 12, 2011
Carol Godbout

Thank you! I finally was able to get a temp profile picture up until I find one that I really love of Sophie (on left) and Stuart (on right)

Oct 12, 2011
Zigward & Kimberly

Hey thanks a million:) For the invite and the wish of good luck! I'm really excited to be here haha. It's such a good site and everyone that's talked has been very willing to give me information.. :)

Oct 12, 2011
Mollie, Mom of Merlin & Morgana

Thank you for the warm welcome! Initially we had named Morgana, and Merlin's name just fell into place! For a bit there my fiancee tried out the name 'mordred' but he ended up being our little merlin-pants instead!

Oct 12, 2011
Lynn Pulaski

Thank you very much! Looking forward to all the new friends and helpful information!

Oct 12, 2011
Mary Simmons

Thank you! :)

Oct 12, 2011
Robyn Richardson

Thank you for welcoming us!!

Oct 12, 2011
Flor Puppio

Thanks for welcoming me! I've got a long tailed pem corgi too! haha i guess this is not very common but don't you just love that cute tail moving like crazy when you get home?? :)

Oct 12, 2011
Ian S. Garvey

Your such an amazing doggie mom!! Great profile!! Your dogs are so cute!! I never thought id find corgi's as cute as mine but I was wrong :)

Oct 12, 2011
Michelle Volk

Thanks for the welcome! Turbo rolled around a bit to thank you :)

Oct 12, 2011
Ozzie & Bebop

I got him from Lisa. She's been wonderful :)
I'm planning on coming to the Corgi Meet Ups for sure! I can't wait for him to get all his shots and start playing with everyone else!

Oct 12, 2011
Alina Bielska

Hi, my corgi friends ! It is nice to have friends on the other continent.

Oct 13, 2011
Alina Bielska

Thanks for the welcome!

Oct 13, 2011
Carol Godbout

Hi Geri and Sidney,

Thanks for adding Stuart, Sophie, and myself as a friend!

Oct 13, 2011
Ashley Mejia

Thanks for welcoming us!

Oct 14, 2011
Michelle, Blake & Luna :3

Come join us for a Corgi Halloween Fest! R.S.V.P.!~

http://www.mycorgi.com/events/souther-california-corgi-halloween-me...

Oct 14, 2011
May K.

Thank you for the welcome! Josie and I are excited to be here!

Oct 15, 2011
Robyn Richardson

Thank you for the warm welcome! :)

Oct 15, 2011
Eugene Kim

Hey Geri and Sidney,

Thanks for the warm welcome. My new buddy's name is Melon, just because when I first saw him that was the first thought that popped into my head. Can you tell that I'm somewhat of a foodie? :P

I actually went to meet the breeder and him last weekend and will be picking him up next Saturday. Already have the appointment with the vet scheduled, so it will be a busy weekend for me, but a fun one!

Oct 16, 2011
Sam Jones

My dog is Kenenbec Hen of the Woods "Danno." He's a neutered 11 month old pink colored Cardigan. My late mother was Helen B Jones.

Never less than 8 cardigans in the house when I was a kid.

Oct 17, 2011
Liz

Thanks!

Oct 17, 2011
Mary H

Thank you for the welcome! "Che'lu" is Chamorro for "brother" or "pal." We adopted Che'lu right after we moved back to the U.S. from a military tour on Guam, so we named him in honor of our time there. :)

Oct 17, 2011
Jessica H.

Thx for the welcome! :)

Oct 17, 2011
Mitzi McClain

Thanks Geri & Sidney. Glad to be here to see sooo many georgous babies.

Oct 18, 2011
Emily & Trillian

Thank you!! I'm so glad to have joined and get to connect with other corgi's and owners!! :)

Oct 18, 2011

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