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.
Hi Geri & Sidney! I work in Oceanside but we actually live in the Shadowridge area, so yes we are incredibly close ...and YES! We've done research on the SD Corgi Meet-up and can't wait to be a part of the community. We get Miley this Friday and she'll only be 8 weeks old. She starts vaccinations on Saturday morning but I don't think she'll be ready to go outside around other dogs if I'm correct? We have a lot to discuss with the vet but I simply cannot wait to have her socializing with the other local Corgi's. I'm certain we'll cross paths if not sooner than later. Thanks so much for the warm welcome.
Thank you for commenting! I know he is young, but I want to know what I should do other than socialize him a ton, and general obedience training to help him to get ready for a therapy dog certification.
That is some very good advice thank you! I actually plan on keeping Raife in classes for a long time. Make that kind of his "job" of sorts until this. We also want to do agility but he's got a ways to go to be able to get into that.
Thank you! Does anyone have any info regarding the "undescended testicle"? He is 5 mos old. I contacted the breeder and she said she once had a Corgi that it took 10 mos for both to drop. She said no other puppies have had this problem. My question is how long should I wait to fix him or see if it will drop? I am afraid of cancer. Thanks!
Once you start trialing you will become adicted. It will be so much fun for the both of you. Obedience is okay but Rally-O is much more fun. Mainly because you get to talk to your dog and show him how well he is doing with the tone of your voice. Best of luck to the two of you in the new year.
Hi Geri & Sidney, there is a bunch but not as much I would like to be, Puerto Rico is just discovering this breed, that’s why I joined this group to see if I can find another breeder here in the island, I only found 2 breeders and they are not breeding anymore. One of them is where I got Zookie, unfortunately she died this past December 15, I couldn’t enjoy her to the fullest and my wife is still depress for the loss.
Hi! Great to hear that you are doing rally as well. Panda and I went to class last night, and our trainer begged us to go to a competition. We are planning one in March. Hopefully I can get someone to video it :) unless it is a pure disaster, haha. Panda is awesome, but I do worry about him melting down with all the other dogs. How does Sidney do in crowds? Any tips on keeping him calm when we get there? He is so happy and relaxed in the ring, but other dogs make him melt a bit.
Thanks for the ideas. I do take him places, but I find that the other people let their dogs into his space without warning or asking, and that is what bothers him. :( He actually does ok at class at focusing on me and "leave it" when it comes to the other dogs...but they are also trying to do the same thing. It seems like so many pet owners just let their dogs run wild!!!! Makes me crazy!
Hey Geri & Sidney. We aren't quite sure what he is mixed with. The previous owner didn't leave much details. Only said that he is a mix, good with kids, and may have some allergies. We've had to learn all the details through experience with him.
Hello! Thanks for letting me join the MyCorgi community!!!!
Actually, I joined your site, looking to maybe bring help to 2 stranger Corgis. I noticed 2 of them tied-up directly across from my storage unit. I was hoping someone could convince the owners of these 2 babies to give them up to a better home. I felt bad, I own 7 that have a great life, then I see these 2 poor guys and makes me real sad :-( So I made a video for them. IT was the least I could do for them. I unfortunately can't have more dogs right now. Where should I post that video?
Anyhow, I work for a pretty big automation machine shop, in Englewood, CO. So @ night I usually bring a crew of 4 with me :-) They help do the hard computer stuff :-P I'm the IT administrator. See if I can't bring the dogs, I don't get anything done!!
Their names;
Bear Bear
Momma, minmin (mini)
Mercedes
Ginger snapper
Tank
Tucker
& Goose
Who can stop @ just one Corgi??? Obviously I couldn't..
Thank you for your welcome message - please let me know when there are meetup groups, I would love for Rowdy to get to interact with other Corgis! And I think the "Thorgi" picture is the cutest I've ever seen!
Hi. His name is Claude. We're huge Philadelphia Flyer fans and he's named after our favorite hockey player, Claude Giroux. Ironically everyone who has met him says he looks like a Claude whaterever that means. I was stationed in the Navy in San Diego for 10 years From 1980 until 1990. I lived on 37th st in Normal Heights.
Hi! I'm sorry about the whole corgi adventurers club thing..I don't know what I was thinking! I will change the rules! All corgis will be welcome from now on :-)
Thanks! My only advice on a new one is keep lots of toys they can rip up and watch them when they play. Sully wil open a small hole and take the squeaker out and chew on it so we watch him. When the stuffing starts getting removed we just take it all and throw it away and give them the empty toy. LOL we call my 2 the destructo dogs. That is awesome that you rescued one, both of mine are rescues and they are the best. Good luck!
Danielle Siem
Thanks for the Welcome!
Nov 30, 2012
Shari+ 'Wini' & 'Breena'
aloha Geri and Sidney. He is the cuuuuuuutest doggie! Mahalo for the 'E Komo Mai' ( welcome)!
Shari and Wini
Nov 30, 2012
Anna McNeill
thank you so much we are so excited to be part of the family :-)
Dec 3, 2012
Tani & Miley
Hi Geri & Sidney! I work in Oceanside but we actually live in the Shadowridge area, so yes we are incredibly close ...and YES! We've done research on the SD Corgi Meet-up and can't wait to be a part of the community. We get Miley this Friday and she'll only be 8 weeks old. She starts vaccinations on Saturday morning but I don't think she'll be ready to go outside around other dogs if I'm correct? We have a lot to discuss with the vet but I simply cannot wait to have her socializing with the other local Corgi's. I'm certain we'll cross paths if not sooner than later. Thanks so much for the warm welcome.
Dec 3, 2012
Kathleen Sheehan
Thank you so much Geri & Sidney!
Dec 3, 2012
Tania Poore
Hi, it i a she. Her name is Maggie Rue
Dec 3, 2012
LaRae & Raife
Thank you for commenting! I know he is young, but I want to know what I should do other than socialize him a ton, and general obedience training to help him to get ready for a therapy dog certification.
Dec 5, 2012
LaRae & Raife
That is some very good advice thank you! I actually plan on keeping Raife in classes for a long time. Make that kind of his "job" of sorts until this. We also want to do agility but he's got a ways to go to be able to get into that.
Dec 5, 2012
AMY HANEY
Thank you! Does anyone have any info regarding the "undescended testicle"? He is 5 mos old. I contacted the breeder and she said she once had a Corgi that it took 10 mos for both to drop. She said no other puppies have had this problem. My question is how long should I wait to fix him or see if it will drop? I am afraid of cancer. Thanks!
Dec 11, 2012
Stephanie Borelli
Thanks!
Dec 11, 2012
Christian Monteverde
Hi Geri and Sidney, my corgi's name is Sashi, it is a Japanese name. Thanks for the welcome :) I will post some pictures of her soon :)
Dec 11, 2012
Michelle C.
Thank you, Geri. His name is Loki. He is 8 weeks old and I brought him on this past Thursday. He's such a character and has me on my toes already!
Dec 19, 2012
Michelle Bishop
Thank you for the warm welcome! Still trying to figure out how to use this site =D
Dec 19, 2012
Jen Cole
Thank you!!!
Dec 19, 2012
Suzanne Alton
Thank you for the welcome :-)
I can't figure out how to load a pic for my profile. any suggestions?
My corgi has a little stub tail too, it's adorable. & I used to live in Vista!
Dec 19, 2012
Suzanne Alton
I can't find where on the site it lets you pick a profile picture- I can see where I can upload other pics, but not that one :-(
Dec 19, 2012
Suzanne Alton
never mind, someone pointed my in the (obvious) direction! :-)
Dec 19, 2012
Steven G Carlson
Thanks! It is great to be a member of the Corgi community!
Dec 24, 2012
Jean Conroy
Once you start trialing you will become adicted. It will be so much fun for the both of you. Obedience is okay but Rally-O is much more fun. Mainly because you get to talk to your dog and show him how well he is doing with the tone of your voice. Best of luck to the two of you in the new year.
Jean, Winnie, Lilly, Sandy and Doodles
Dec 26, 2012
Amy Channen
His name is Rudy! And, he loves to swim!!![](http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3126231607?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024)
Dec 26, 2012
Andrea Tremols
Thank you for the welcome! I am so excited to have found a community for Asher and us online!
Dec 30, 2012
Jessica Lee
Thank you :) I will be posting pics of my little guy today. He is awesome, as I am sure all corgi's are.
Dec 30, 2012
Amber with Rigby and Ethel
thanks for the welcome! i cant wait to meet more people who share my love for corgis! they are the best. :)
Jan 7, 2013
Heather Pritchard
Thank you for the welcome ! Happy New Year!
Jan 7, 2013
Kimmy McGonigal
I can't believe I missed one of the most important things! His name is Goose. The little guy honked the whole way home, and the name just stuck :)
Jan 9, 2013
Laura Ell
Jan 11, 2013
Sara Austin
Jan 11, 2013
Miguel
Hi Geri & Sidney, there is a bunch but not as much I would like to be, Puerto Rico is just discovering this breed, that’s why I joined this group to see if I can find another breeder here in the island, I only found 2 breeders and they are not breeding anymore. One of them is where I got Zookie, unfortunately she died this past December 15, I couldn’t enjoy her to the fullest and my wife is still depress for the loss.
Jan 11, 2013
Ceci Barrios
Jan 13, 2013
Sara Austin
Hi! Great to hear that you are doing rally as well. Panda and I went to class last night, and our trainer begged us to go to a competition. We are planning one in March. Hopefully I can get someone to video it :) unless it is a pure disaster, haha. Panda is awesome, but I do worry about him melting down with all the other dogs. How does Sidney do in crowds? Any tips on keeping him calm when we get there? He is so happy and relaxed in the ring, but other dogs make him melt a bit.
Jan 16, 2013
David Huerta Montoya
Thanks for comment. I think my little Corgie would like a little brother to play with.
Jan 16, 2013
Steven
Jan 16, 2013
Jennifer Angel
His name is Rascal, which fits him perfectly!!
Jan 16, 2013
Kenneth Justo
Sorry, haven't been proactive on my account. But his name is Wes.
Jan 16, 2013
Sara Austin
Thanks for the ideas. I do take him places, but I find that the other people let their dogs into his space without warning or asking, and that is what bothers him. :( He actually does ok at class at focusing on me and "leave it" when it comes to the other dogs...but they are also trying to do the same thing. It seems like so many pet owners just let their dogs run wild!!!! Makes me crazy!
Jan 16, 2013
Ben, Angelique, and Buddy
Hey Geri & Sidney. We aren't quite sure what he is mixed with. The previous owner didn't leave much details. Only said that he is a mix, good with kids, and may have some allergies. We've had to learn all the details through experience with him.
Jan 22, 2013
Corgi Man
Hello! Thanks for letting me join the MyCorgi community!!!!
Actually, I joined your site, looking to maybe bring help to 2 stranger Corgis. I noticed 2 of them tied-up directly across from my storage unit. I was hoping someone could convince the owners of these 2 babies to give them up to a better home. I felt bad, I own 7 that have a great life, then I see these 2 poor guys and makes me real sad :-( So I made a video for them. IT was the least I could do for them. I unfortunately can't have more dogs right now. Where should I post that video?
Anyhow, I work for a pretty big automation machine shop, in Englewood, CO. So @ night I usually bring a crew of 4 with me :-) They help do the hard computer stuff :-P I'm the IT administrator. See if I can't bring the dogs, I don't get anything done!!
Their names;
Bear Bear
Momma, minmin (mini)
Mercedes
Ginger snapper
Tank
Tucker
& Goose
Who can stop @ just one Corgi??? Obviously I couldn't..
Jan 22, 2013
Chinni Bean
Jan 27, 2013
Sean & Enoch
Thanks for the welcome!
Jan 27, 2013
Dax Baxter
Hi there! Her name is Gwendolyn. I'll put up a better profile when I have some more time. Thanks for the welcome!
Jan 28, 2013
Gabrielle
Thank you! We are glad to be here!
Jan 29, 2013
Lindsay Stark
Thank you for your welcome message - please let me know when there are meetup groups, I would love for Rowdy to get to interact with other Corgis! And I think the "Thorgi" picture is the cutest I've ever seen!
Jan 29, 2013
Michelle C.
Thank you, his name is Loki!
Jan 29, 2013
Lindsay Stark
Thank you! Hope to see you there sometime :)
Jan 29, 2013
Larry Bowman
Hi. His name is Claude. We're huge Philadelphia Flyer fans and he's named after our favorite hockey player, Claude Giroux. Ironically everyone who has met him says he looks like a Claude whaterever that means. I was stationed in the Navy in San Diego for 10 years From 1980 until 1990. I lived on 37th st in Normal Heights.
Feb 3, 2013
Madeline and Bella
Hi! I'm sorry about the whole corgi adventurers club thing..I don't know what I was thinking! I will change the rules! All corgis will be welcome from now on :-)
Feb 3, 2013
Brianna and Vulpix
Feb 3, 2013
Barbara B Blume
Thank you, Geri & Sidney. Reaching out to new groups is our best opportunity to find all of our foster dogs new homes.
Feb 4, 2013
John Wolff
just turned the calendar page, nice to see Sid again.
Feb 6, 2013
Sarah Anderson
Thanks! My only advice on a new one is keep lots of toys they can rip up and watch them when they play. Sully wil open a small hole and take the squeaker out and chew on it so we watch him. When the stuffing starts getting removed we just take it all and throw it away and give them the empty toy. LOL we call my 2 the destructo dogs. That is awesome that you rescued one, both of mine are rescues and they are the best. Good luck!
Feb 6, 2013