"I tell all new visitors to our house that Frosty is the latest thing in home security, a sawed-off shepherd lol! (I think I stole that from John actually ;) "
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Chris West
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Frosty's Itchy Situation... Need Food Recommendation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Monica, Orion, and Laika Jan 25. 29 Replies 0 Likes
12 Month Calendar?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam Tsang Nov 18, 2012. 37 Replies 5 Likes
Stepping Stones... Headstones Maybe...
Started this discussion. Last reply by LA Stewart Aug 14, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Chris West replied to Momo Taro Lundgren & Mommy pk's discussion What kind Dog Breed is your corgi mistaken for??Chris West replied to Momo Taro Lundgren & Mommy pk's discussion What kind Dog Breed is your corgi mistaken for??"The lady that runs our local Humane Society told my husband Frosty was the most gorgeous Sheltie she had ever seen lol.
I think he has been accused of being a mix of every other dog that has blue merle coloring. My standard response…"
Chris West replied to Kayla Rae and Rowdy's discussion I need some advice..."Have you considered obedience classes? They are a great way to not only learn how to deal with this issue, but also build your relationship, teach him you are the boss, teach you how to be the boss, and deal with any number of other issue you may be…"
Chris West replied to Nina & Nellie's discussion Crazy pulling solutions?"Have you considered obedience classes? They are a great way to not only learn how to deal with leash training, but also build your relationship, teach her you are the boss, teach you how to be the boss, and deal with any number of other issue you…"
Chris West replied to mia, herky, & kim's discussion How Much Does Your Corgi Weigh?"(I know I am talking Cardi here, not Pem lol, but the point was, every corgi is different ;)"
Chris West replied to mia, herky, & kim's discussion How Much Does Your Corgi Weigh?"IMO it really relates to the size and build of your corgi. Frosty is just inside the top of the standard for size, and he always hovers around 38-40 lbs. Sounds HUGE for a corgi, and you'd think he'd be a chunky fatty butt, but here's…"
Chris West commented on Chris West's blog post Hoping for Puppy - Round 2!!"They are all brindles. Mom is red brindle, dad is dark brindle. Doesn't show very well in the pics. I am hoping they will redden as they get older and turn out more like their mom."
Elizabeth Kate Rosen commented on Chris West's blog post Hoping for Puppy - Round 2!!"What a pretty mama! Are they all black and white or do they have brindle markings too? Good luck!"
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Ottumwa, IA
- About Me:
- Have known that I wanted a blue merle cardigan for going on 15 years, but wanted to make sure I had a secure home before I got one. Have wanted to show cardi's in the ring since I first saw Kingsbury's Harry P take the title some years ago. Alas, it was not to be, as the show pup I was going to purchase did not meet breed standards. I decided to own a non show corgi first, and get some practice with AKC competition before getting my show puppy. My ultimate doggy wish is to find a male show pup descendant of Ch Kingsbury's I'm Harry P to take to Westminster (which probably won't happen until after I win the Powerball lottery).
- Welsh Corgi Breeder?
- No
- About My Corgi(s):
- Blue Merle Altered Male - Tartanwyn Frost From Angels Breath "Frosty" born 12/15/2008. According to our breeder, Frosty was an only pup litter. When x-rayed before birth, he stretched from mommy's neck to tail. A c-section had been planned for 2 days after his birth. Unfortunately for mommy, she went into labor with Frosty during a major snow/ice storm, so they were unable to get her to a vet. Our breeder spent a terrible 20 minutes assisting his delivery and they were all relieved when he came out healthy. The breeder said that an angel must have been breathing for him during the long difficult delivery, and that's where he got his name. At birth, Frosty was the size of a 3 week old puppy. And being the only pup, he got all the milk and exploded in size. He is definitely the biggest corgi I have ever seen. Not fat big, just big big. He has the hugest feet ever!! We brought home Frosty on 02/06/2010. He is awesome! Frosty was set to be a show dog, but grew way too fast and ended up at a huge 40 pounds, so we got him as a pet puppy. It was a challege bringing home a 1 yr old instead of a puppy, but he has turned out to be the most awesome dog EVER!!
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- Cardigan
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Frosty & Wylie
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Hoping for Puppy - Round 2!!
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 5:09pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
Breeder has another litter, so we are hoping for a puppy again! This time it is Am Can CH Kingsbury Tail Ridge Road (Jake) x Am Aus CH Cambrian My Way (Casey). So they are out of my all time favorite corgi Harry P's grandson x an aussie import. Just keeping my fingers crossed that one of the boys turns out to be a show prospect for me! This picture shows the two girls on the left and the two boys on the right, just over two weeks old.…
Continue Not Corgi Related - But GRRRR People Make Me So Mad!
Posted on January 21, 2013 at 8:59pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
One of my cats developed a hematoma in her ear from scratching (she had a yeast infection in her ears caused by her allergies)
Vet said they were going to drain, stitch and button it...
I didn't think they really meant "buttons"…
Continue Vote for Frosty! And all the other corgis too!
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:24am 0 Comments 0 Likes
You know what time it is... its calendar time and we have entered Frosty in another photo contest lol! Voting runs from now until Sept. 14th. You can vote from your computer IP every 24 hours. The great thing about this contest is that you can vote for as many photos as you like!
Frosty is currently in the "Adult Large Breed (over 30 lbs)" group - cause he's a huge 40 lb chunky pants lol - but there are a number of other corgis entered in the "Adult Small Breed (under 30…
Continue Blue Merle Cardigans on Farmville!
Posted on June 25, 2012 at 10:04am 1 Comment 1 Like
Just when you thought Farmville couldn't get any cooler, you can now get a blue merle cardigan corgi for your farm!! Woohoo!!!
Cardi-Convention on The Daily Corgi!!
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 12:04pm 5 Comments 4 Likes
Comment Wall (84 comments)
- At 7:46am on April 16, 2013,
Bev Levy said… Happy Birthday!
- At 8:09am on January 18, 2013,
Jane Christensen said… Hi Chris,
I just noticed you are from Ottumwa IA. 4-5 years ago I picked up my 4 Corgi rescues from the Humane Society there. The USDA made the woman turn in 3 sets of 10 pembrokes. Do you ever hear of any puppy mills close to Ottumwa? I figure if she had to turn in 30 I can't imagine how many she actually had. I did see the papers on this at the time...just wondering.
- At 8:54am on April 16, 2012, Jane Christensen said…
Happy Birthday! Have a great day:)
- At 4:36pm on January 21, 2012,
Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said… Guess you and I are polar opposites. I pay no attention to detail. I stick my key in any black car. I actually reported some scratches and dents on my trunk. My husband looks at me like Ricky Ricardo looked at Lucy and says, "that's a rental car!' This Xmas I walked into what I thought was my best friend's house, even tho' my husband said I was wrong. I said, "helllooo, I think I'd know my best friend's house." Well, it was the same model as her house. I walked up the steps, the front door wasn't locked so I walked in. The house had the same floor plan. I wave hello to everyone in the living room, do the same as I pass the dining room. Once I'm in the kitchen the owner of the house looks at me and says, "Do I know you?" I look around and realized I didn't know anyone... I gulped and said, "No, I thought it was my friends house. He was nice enough to ask if I wanted something to eat!!!
- At 3:24pm on January 21, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said…
Hey Chris, Sounds like Tim posted the Corgis that will be on the 365-day calendar. If so, do you know where the list is posted? Hope to see Frosty!
- At 2:33am on January 21, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said…
I'm glad we're friends. You seem as detail oriented as me, haha.
I think it's hilarious that you posted the criteria for the 365-day calendar and were as confused as me re. sam wanting photos more than 5 MG or less.
We should be BFF.
- At 2:07am on January 21, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said…
LOL. Just curious, Chris, if you didn't know if Sam meant > 5 MB or < 5 MB, how did you make sure that your photo was the right size?
- At 1:52am on January 20, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said…
Thanks for being mine!
- At 9:03pm on January 19, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) gave Chris West a gift…
I intended to send you a Corgi, but realized that there's no Cardi. We'll have to get Sam to correct this after he's had several months to recover from the calendar drama. ; )
- At 9:00pm on January 19, 2012, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa (Wendy/Jack ) said…
Delighted to be friends! Thanks for working so hard helping Sam get the 365-day calendar completed. I'm still confused (my normal state). Did Sam want photos bigger or smaller than 5 MB for the 365-day calendar?
- At 1:42pm on January 6, 2012, Jane Christensen said…
HI Chris,
I just noticed you are from Ottumwa IA. It will be 4 years this April that I rescued 4 Corgis from the Humane society there. The woman had to give up 30 Corgis(have NO clue how many she must have had) Did you ever hear of this there? I picked them up at the Ottumwa Humane Society as she had 3 groups of 10 that she turned in. There were so many to pick from that day it was a hard choice especially after telling my hubby I'd get 1-2...ooops!
- At 6:59pm on November 7, 2011,
John Wolff said… - Al & Gwynnie may have the best mountains in the world, but y'know, a big farmyard with cornfields may be a lot better from a dog's-eye view. Most of the time, ours are stuck inside a small fenced yard, or walking around on a leash, or asleep on the couch.
- At 6:13pm on November 7, 2011,
Mal Schaal said… - Just read your profile information, hillarious. You and Frosty must have lots of fun together! :)
- At 7:42pm on November 3, 2011, John Wolff said…
- Frosty is my 3rd favorite corgi.
- At 10:24pm on October 7, 2011,
Shepdog said… Awww. Thank you!!! :D
I was pretty honored, there's some fantastic photographers who entered. :D
- At 9:43am on April 21, 2011,
Christie & Terra Rose said… PS
Love That tail!
- At 9:39am on April 21, 2011, Christie & Terra Rose said…
- Hi...Terra & I are so Happy 2 have U as a new Friend! So, sorry to read of the spank'n Frosty got.Hope all is well...cat scratches can really cause harm. Hugs & Kisses to that bobo.
- At 11:13am on April 16, 2011,
ANGELA C LEE said… What a gorgeous guy. I have a litte cardi girl and she is bold and bigged mouth and will come running back cowering - then she musters up to try again.
- At 10:17am on April 16, 2011, Christie & Terra Rose gave Chris West a gift…
- At 9:36am on April 16, 2011, Jane Christensen said…
- Happy Birthday...it's great to see another Aries!
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