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 no idea. The shelter told me they think he is probably mixed with something. He's going to the vet on Wednesday so maybe they can either confirm or deny what the shelter said. Either way, he's a pure sweetheart!
Thank you Geri & Sidney! I hope your visit to the U was fun...does Sidney like people as much as Peyton? Seems its not a good day for Peyton unless he's loved by the neighborhood or strangers!
Thanks for the nice welcome Geri and Sidney :) I am sure Sidney is a hit everywhere he goes. Corgis are good-will ambassadors LOL Perhaps sometime you can tell me about the therapy dog program - how old dogs have to be to take the training, what is involved, etc. I wouldn't think I'd want to start the program until Holly is a year old or a little older. There will be so many other things to work on with her in the meantime. I can't wait to bring her home! We are going to visit her today at the breeders which is about an hour away so I'll try to get some photos and post them.
Hi Geri and Sydney, I have noticed some differences between my Cardi and the Pems I was owned by in the past. The obvious one is the Cardi tail versus the Pem nub. Cardis turn their front feet out about 45 degrees when they are sitting, and their ears are much larger and rounded instead of pointed. They weigh a bit more and have coarser top coats. My Pems were more outgoing than my Cardi--he is a bit reserved when meeting someone for the first time. And my Cardi has a wicked sense of humor--he plays jokes on me.
Thank you very, very much for the information on therapy dog training in your area. I would assume it wouldn't much different here but I am going to look into it closer to when Holly can begin the training. In the meantime I will get her into obedience classes and we will work with her at home on commands also.
We went to visit her over the weekend. She is adorable!! I can't wait to bring her home!!! I was having so much fun visiting the pups and Holly's mother and father I didn't take any pictures. There was a big storm coming up so we couldn't stay very long but I will post some from the breeder's website when she posts more. She usually puts updated photos on weekly and sends more via email.
Hi. I'm trying to figure out how to post on the corgi.com web site. I hoping that some other corgi owner might have a clue what I can do to help Rufus with his hair loss and skin problems.
Thanks for the welcoming:) We named her Penny. She had her second series of shots today and has been a trooper even though the spot seems to be sore. :(
Thanks! I uploaded some more pictures :) The floppy ears throw me off, so I'm not sure what our pup all is... soon when we have some extra money we're taking him in for a puppy DNA test (fingers crossed for part Corgi)!
I just looked at your wall, great pics....i could look at Corgi Pics all day they are such a adorable breed.....LOVE the coffee mug...where did your daughter order it from???? my daughter bought a cup for me also its white with a black background then in the background is a white face of a pirate corgi with a patch and crossbones arrrrrgh.....I have to ask her to help me put pics up of Baylee, I'm computer challenged and not quite sure how to do it. LOVE the tail....why do they crop them? jeanne
When you see how thick the start of their tails are you wonder why people would have them docked at all. I think dogs like to wag their tales. Our little Evi loves nothing more than chasing her brother Nelson (who is much faster) and grabbing on to his tail for the ride!
Thank you ladies. I'm so excited about this web site and other Corgi owners. As soon as I get Abby home I will upload a picture. She was a month old yesterday. I hope to have her home by the end of July, first part of August. I'm ready and excited.
Yes thats the same pirate, maybe I'll get a matching tshirt. Thanks for the info on the tail,I think that I would like one with a tail, they are so cute both ways. Hope you have a Happy Fourth of July....
Bradley and Shelby
Thanks for the welcome!
May 25, 2012
Tiffany Stahl
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! We are in love with our new family addition. My daughter and Speckles are best buddies already!
May 25, 2012
hope pedigo
Hi, My corgi's name is shorty. As far as I know he 's a pure bred, he's a sweety
May 25, 2012
Kristie Sarafoean
THank you very much for the warm greeting! :)
May 25, 2012
Michelle Kitchen
Thanks for the welcome!
May 26, 2012
maggie plemons
thanks for the welcome, and i have 2 adult corgis Heidi and OJ :)
May 26, 2012
Regina Scholz
Thanks. I love this site. So much cuteness condensed in so few pictures.
May 29, 2012
Nancy & Ozzy
Thanks for the Welcome! Ozzy & I will be visiting this site regularly! ;o)
May 29, 2012
Brian Long
Thank you for the welcome! Whenever I see Kobe in a happy moment I'm quick to snap photos of the little guy.
May 29, 2012
mike & buddy
It came down to "shorty" and "buddy". Buddy won out!
May 31, 2012
Ingrid & Ein
Thank you! I'm a brand-new corgi mama too---we don't have Ein yet. She comes home on June 21st! Can't wait!
May 31, 2012
Fred & Choo
Hi Geri & Sidney,
Thank you! I like them better with tails. :)
May 31, 2012
Devon and Griffin
Thank you for the welcome!!
Jun 2, 2012
Jackie Manion
Jun 3, 2012
Kristen Penberthy
I have no idea. The shelter told me they think he is probably mixed with something. He's going to the vet on Wednesday so maybe they can either confirm or deny what the shelter said. Either way, he's a pure sweetheart!
Jun 3, 2012
Jonathan N. Hord
Thank you for the warm welcome!
Jun 7, 2012
Mai
Thank You! I'm looking forward to learning more about corgis.
Jun 10, 2012
Brittany, Sophie & Kail
Thanks for the warm welcome! Glad to be here. :)
Jun 10, 2012
Anthony & Willow
thanks, happy to be here, and hope to talk to all the happy corgi owners!
Jun 10, 2012
Nicole & Moki
Thank you!!
Jun 10, 2012
Courtney
Thanks! :)
Jun 12, 2012
Candice Rogers-Siers
Thank you Geri & Sidney! I hope your visit to the U was fun...does Sidney like people as much as Peyton? Seems its not a good day for Peyton unless he's loved by the neighborhood or strangers!
Jun 14, 2012
Luna & Onyx
Hi & Thanks :)
Jun 16, 2012
Lu Patterson-Sisco
Thanks for the nice welcome Geri and Sidney :) I am sure Sidney is a hit everywhere he goes. Corgis are good-will ambassadors LOL Perhaps sometime you can tell me about the therapy dog program - how old dogs have to be to take the training, what is involved, etc. I wouldn't think I'd want to start the program until Holly is a year old or a little older. There will be so many other things to work on with her in the meantime. I can't wait to bring her home! We are going to visit her today at the breeders which is about an hour away so I'll try to get some photos and post them.
Jun 16, 2012
Lisa Polec
Hi Geri and Sydney, I have noticed some differences between my Cardi and the Pems I was owned by in the past. The obvious one is the Cardi tail versus the Pem nub. Cardis turn their front feet out about 45 degrees when they are sitting, and their ears are much larger and rounded instead of pointed. They weigh a bit more and have coarser top coats. My Pems were more outgoing than my Cardi--he is a bit reserved when meeting someone for the first time. And my Cardi has a wicked sense of humor--he plays jokes on me.
Lisa (and Dakota)
Jun 17, 2012
Bradley Hopkins
Thanks!!!!
Jun 18, 2012
Lu Patterson-Sisco
Thank you very, very much for the information on therapy dog training in your area. I would assume it wouldn't much different here but I am going to look into it closer to when Holly can begin the training. In the meantime I will get her into obedience classes and we will work with her at home on commands also.
We went to visit her over the weekend. She is adorable!! I can't wait to bring her home!!! I was having so much fun visiting the pups and Holly's mother and father I didn't take any pictures. There was a big storm coming up so we couldn't stay very long but I will post some from the breeder's website when she posts more. She usually puts updated photos on weekly and sends more via email.
Jun 18, 2012
Whitney (Fawkes)
howdy! thanks for the warm welcome!
Jun 18, 2012
Debby Bebernes
Hi. I'm trying to figure out how to post on the corgi.com web site. I hoping that some other corgi owner might have a clue what I can do to help Rufus with his hair loss and skin problems.
Sidney is so cute.
Jun 19, 2012
Stacey
Thanks for the welcoming:) We named her Penny. She had her second series of shots today and has been a trooper even though the spot seems to be sore. :(
Jun 20, 2012
Gerry, Niki and Panda
Pandora but panda for short cause shes indefinably a box of mysteries something new everyday
Jun 22, 2012
Michelle Zitzner
Thanks! I uploaded some more pictures :) The floppy ears throw me off, so I'm not sure what our pup all is... soon when we have some extra money we're taking him in for a puppy DNA test (fingers crossed for part Corgi)!
Jun 22, 2012
Jeanne & Baylee May
Thanks, I'm really Happy to be a member......I just love Corgi's......
Jun 22, 2012
Kelly Masters Buzzell
Jun 23, 2012
Jeanne & Baylee May
I just looked at your wall, great pics....i could look at Corgi Pics all day they are such a adorable breed.....LOVE the coffee mug...where did your daughter order it from???? my daughter bought a cup for me also its white with a black background then in the background is a white face of a pirate corgi with a patch and crossbones arrrrrgh.....I have to ask her to help me put pics up of Baylee, I'm computer challenged and not quite sure how to do it. LOVE the tail....why do they crop them? jeanne
Jun 25, 2012
Jeanne & Baylee May
Ooppss my bad.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY.......hope you had a good one.
Jun 25, 2012
Michael McCarthy
Hi
When you see how thick the start of their tails are you wonder why people would have them docked at all. I think dogs like to wag their tales. Our little Evi loves nothing more than chasing her brother Nelson (who is much faster) and grabbing on to his tail for the ride!
MIchael
Jun 29, 2012
Polly and Maggie
Thanks! You have an adorable corgi!
Jun 29, 2012
Lisa
I finally uploaded some photos of my little angel doggy if you'd like to take a look. :)
Jul 2, 2012
theo schmidt
Thanks! looks like a fun site!
Jul 2, 2012
Kerrie Taylor
Thanks for the welcome!
Jul 2, 2012
Kimberly
Thanks for the welcome... My corgi's name is Bailey. I didn't realize how common of a name that was for a dog until too late... it fits her though!!
Jul 2, 2012
Marcia & Abby
Thank you ladies. I'm so excited about this web site and other Corgi owners. As soon as I get Abby home I will upload a picture. She was a month old yesterday. I hope to have her home by the end of July, first part of August. I'm ready and excited.
Jul 3, 2012
Brooke Busteed
Thank you!!! I am so glad to have found a site like this, specially in my time of PUPPY TERROR!
Jul 3, 2012
Amber Brock
Her name is Lola
Jul 4, 2012
Jeanne & Baylee May
Hi,
Yes thats the same pirate, maybe I'll get a matching tshirt. Thanks for the info on the tail,I think that I would like one with a tail, they are so cute both ways. Hope you have a Happy Fourth of July....
Jul 4, 2012
Stephanie Stehl
Thank you for your warm welcome!
Jul 9, 2012
Sebastian
thank you :)
Jul 9, 2012
Solange Kocher
Thank you for the welcome! =)
Jul 9, 2012
Chanda Freeman
Jul 10, 2012