California Dreaming & Westridge Pembroke Welsh Corgis

12/08/2024

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09/08/2024

This current Listeria outbreak has spread across at least 13 states, resulting in over 30 hospitalizations, with two deaths directly linked to Listeria contamination.

Brands so far - Boar's Head & Old Country
These meats include, but aren’t limited to, beef, bologna, ham, liverwurst and salami.

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When your dog gives you those big puppy dog eyes, it's hard to say no to giving them high-value treats. People food like cold cuts and deli meats are a...

20/07/2024

Coco had fun today at her first Dock Diving lesson at Gold Country K9 Services. Coco walked right into the water and swam around with the instructor. Was very calm in the water. 🙌🏼 Looking forward to our next class. Now I need to order a new fun pool toy & collar. After I got home I found one of our corgi life jackets she can wear next time. She is so tired & went straight to bed even after an hour drive home. lol 💙💙☀️😎🐬

27/06/2024

Looking for a forever home. She's from a reputable Bengal breeder in Northern California. I have two Bengal females.

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12/06/2024

It was a fun weekend at Woofstock. ✌🏼☮️
These 3 are by Christine's boy Flyer.

Laura with "Meghan" WESTRIDGE CADRMN TREAT ME LIKE A LADY.
By GCH CH Golden Road Fly Me To The Moon BCAT - Cottonwood Lady Of Winterfell.

Renee with "Coco" WESTRIDGE CADRMN MADE YOU LOOK.
By GCH Golden Road Fly To The Moon - Cottonwood Lady Winterfell

Christine with "Limit" GOLDEN ROAD TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT.
By GCH CH Golden Road Fly Me To The Moon DCAT - Tri-Umph Tuck And Roll.

12/06/2024

🎉 Coco & her co-mama went to Lodi while I was in Alaska. She won her first point. ❤️ Her sister Meghan was RWB.
WESTRIDGE CADRMN MADE YOU LOOK.
By GCH Golden Road Fly To The Moon - Cottonwood Lady Winterfell.
Owner: Renee Broden & Laura Craig, Breeder: Renee Broden & Laura Craig & Elizabeth Lacroix
JUDGE: Mr. Walter J. Sommerfelt

Thank you Laura Oneto Craig for handling our girl!

21/05/2024

Photos from the 2024 GGPWCFs Sweepstakes show on Friday 5/17/24.
Littermate sisters Coco & Meghan. Thank you Audrey DeBard Showtime Photography by Audrey De Bard for these beautiful photos of our girls! ❤️

16/05/2024

We're hitting the road! Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a fun weekend!
Safe travels!

The Show Chairs!

14/05/2024

13/05/2024

For those of you who are local to Northern CA- Happy Tails Petsitting will be hosting a Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic once again this year. If you are interested, please reach out so we can get you on the list. Feel free to share to others that may be interested.

19/04/2024

So proud of this team! It's been a fun ride & she finished in style! So glad I was there!
New Champion 🥳🎉

From Laura Craig...
"We are on cloud 9. “Bernadette” Raintree You Never Know V Westridge owned by Mike & Anna Holcomb and myself, went WB, BOW and BOB over specials owner handled to finish. Then went BISS at the Northern California Herding Association in Lodi. Thank you Renee Broden, Maureen Ames, Bonnie Hong and Lisa Halop Freer for all your cheering and support. "

Congratulations everyone!!

Love her pedigree. Our corgis are on the top & bottom. 💜💜💜

02/04/2024

Coco at handling class this morning. She did fabulous and enjoyed being in class. Thank you Melissa Pevy
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15 months old

01/04/2024

Have to share my two new show leads from Carrie's Custom Dog Collars and Leads.
She makes several for table breeds from 41-46 or longer (handmade focal bead set in single grouping placed by thumb loop). Custom orders too.
We purchased several from her for our corgis.
First two are my new leads, next two are ones I purchased a few weeks ago at a show & the others are ones my friends purchased. All are beautiful well made leads. 💜
Thank you Carrie!

31/03/2024

Hope you all have a good day! 💜🐣🩷🐇🩵

26/03/2024

Coco table practice time with Laura this morning. She enjoyed seeing her littermate sister Meghan. 🩷 15 months

18/03/2024

Coco was RWB on 3/16/24 under judge Mr. Brian Meyer. It's her first show weekend out with the big girls and she's making us proud. 🩷
Handled by me!

12-18 mo (15 months)
WESTRIDGE CADRMN MADE YOU LOOK
By GCH Golden Road Fly Me To The Moon - Cottonwood Lady Winterfell.
Owner: Renee Broden & Laura Craig,
Breeder: Elizabeth Lacroix & Renee Broden & Laura Craig.

Thank you Carrie's Custom Dog Collars and Leads for bringing over your leads for us to pick from. You saved the day since I couldn't find mine. 💚

Congratulations to all of the winners!

07/03/2024

What does “moderate” mean?

What does the standard say?
The word “moderate” appears six times in our AKC Breed Standard. It is also implied numerous times throughout. From the opening paragraph: “He is, above all, a dog of balance, both standing and moving, without exaggeration in any part, the whole worth more than the sum of its parts.” From the Forequarters section: “The English Cocker is moderately angulated.” From the Hindquarters section: “Rear angulation moderate and, most importantly, in balance with that of the forequarters.” From the Gait section: “He covers ground effortlessly and with extension both in front and in rear, appropriate to his angulation.”

What does that mean anatomically?
This is a short-backed, compact, cobby breed. From the points of measurement, the withers to the set on of the tail, he is slightly taller than long. The elbow is the midpoint between the withers and the ground. The breed is neither "leggy" nor low on leg. With the ideal 90 degree shoulder, formed by the scapula and the upper arm, the front legs are located under the body, rather than on the forward most end of it. The rear angle and length should match the moderate angles of the front, with the rear foot located under the dog to support its weight.

Why is that important?
English Cockers were developed to hunt in dense cover, required to push through the cover to find and to retrieve relatively heavy game. That requires strength, balance and above all, MODERATION.

How do you evaluate that?
A dog with a properly angulated front will have a well laid back shoulder, scapula and upper arm of approximately the same length, placing the elbow directly below the withers. A moderate dog will have rear angles that match the front. A perpendicular line dropped from the furthest projection of the buttock to the ground, should land directly in front of the rear foot (with hocks perpendicular to the ground). Exaggeration of any characteristic will throw off the balance of a compact, well-knit dog. He has a SLIGHTLY sloping back, with a tail that is carried level off of a gently rounded croup. On the move, if a dog is over-extending front or rear, overreaching underneath, it is indicative of unbalance, causing wasted motion that will tire a dog in no time. Feet should remain close to the ground at full extension.

Summary
The English Cocker is, above all, a dog of balance, both standing and moving, without exaggeration in any part, the whole worth more than the sum of its parts. Judges should note that while looking at the breed on the line, your eye should not be drawn to any one specific feature. This is a well-knit, one-piece dog, balanced and moderate throughout and free from exaggeration of any kind.

26/02/2024

Patting a dog....sounds simple doesn't it.
There's a dog, a hand is moving in and patting a dog begins.
It just isn't that simple though.
While I love seeing the closeness and the bond clients have with their dogs....sometimes I am the bearer of news that I wish I didn't have to tell them.
I hate saying it, but I have to....
"Your dog doesn't like being touched on the head"
"Can you see them moving away from your hand when you started patting ?"
"Did you notice their mouth shut immediately and the hard side look that just happened?"

I can't not say it, and I do say it more delicately than those sentences....but it is often a shock.
Yes.... dogs can consent to being touched and they can easily remove that consent too.
To make things trickier consent can be given and immediately removed, or consent was given yesterday and not today.
I know some people may have a hang up with the word "consent" when it comes to dogs...but they absolutely have the right to say yes or no to touch.
They do this with body language.
Sometimes that body language is less than clear though and that's the tricky part.

In the graphic many people will see flat ears as a sign of anxiousness/stress but some dogs do flatten their ears when being patted on their heads when they enjoy the touch.
Some dogs will lick a patting hand from anxiety and some from affection.
Your dog will show you with their own body language.
Start to learn it because I guarantee once you do.....your bond will strengthen even more.

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17/02/2024

31/01/2024

Lorsque vous accueillez enfin vos chiots de 10 semaines, veuillez garder cette image à l'esprit. Leurs os ne se touchent même pas encore. Ils marchent si joliment avec de grosses pattes souples et des mouvements bancals parce que leurs articulations sont entièrement constituées de cartilages, de muscles, de tendons et de ligaments recouverts de peau. Rien n'est encore bien ajusté ou n'a encore de véritable prise.

Lorsque vous les faites courir de manière excessive ou que vous ne limitez pas leur exercice pour les empêcher d'en faire trop pendant cette période, vous ne leur donnez pas la chance de grandir correctement. Chaque grand saut ou course bondissante et excitée provoque des impacts entre les os.
En quantités raisonnables, ce n'est pas problématique et c'est une usure normale qui s’opèrera.

Mais lorsque vous laissez le chiot sauter du canapé ou du lit, l’emmenez faire de longues promenades, vous endommagez cette articulation en formation. Lorsque vous laissez le chiot se déplacer sur des carreaux glissants , vous endommagez l'articulation.

Vous n'avez la chance de les faire grandir qu'une seule fois. Un corps bien construit est quelque chose qui vient d'un excellent élevage et d'une bonne éducation. LES DEUX, pas seulement un.

Une fois adulte, vous aurez le reste de votre vie à passer à jouer et à vous engager dans des exercices à fort impact. Alors gardez le au calme tant qu’il est encore petit et offrez lui le cadeau qui ne peut être offert qu'une seule fois.

30/01/2024

Some fuzz butts had their baths today, blow out & nails done. Then Coco runs out back and jumps in the dirty baby pool with rain water. Plus got her face covered in dirt. 🙄 Latte & Coco! 🩷🩷 Coco turned one in Dec 23. Latte will be 9 years old this year and still running around like a puppy.

18/01/2024

Interesting article via Dr. Battaglia

Missing Testicles
Undecended Testicles ( Monorchism - Cryptorchidism )

Research about breeders who have had puppies with undescended testicles have been studied for many years and most of the studies show that the failure of testicles to descend into the sc***um is a developmental defect involving the formation and correct location of the te**es. Young and Willis repo...

11/01/2024

29/12/2023

For All~
Before we pop the champagne and celebrate the new year, remember to stop, and reflect on the year that has gone by, to remember both our triumphs and our missteps, our promises made and broken, the times we opened ourselves up to great adventures... or closed ourselves down for fear of getting hurt, because that's what new year's all about, getting another chance. A chance to forgive, to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more, and to stop worrying about what if... and start embracing what will be. So when the ball drops at midnight on New Year's eve, let's remember to be nice to each other, kind to each other, and not just for that night but all year long.

For the new year- Switch your consciousness to one of gratitude and positive thinking. Forgive yourself and others. Life is too short to hold on to regrets, grudges, miscommunications or disappointments… Free yourself by forgiving and letting go of any negative energy you’re holding on to about yourself and/or others.
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