12/15/07

I was introduced to Pembroke Welsh Corgis about fifteen years ago.  My daughter, Lacey, who now has many Best In Show wins under her belt, wanted to show a Pembroke Welsh Corgi in Junior Showmanship.  At the time, she was eleven years old.

Our family was blessed with our first Corgi, CH M-Candol E-Z Pickens, also known as Pickens.  Our wonderful adventure began with this fabulous dog, thanks to friends Janice Lipaglav and Fran Foster.  Pickens turned out to be a wonderful Junior’s dog for my daughter, Lacey, and a Champion in the conformation ring as well, earning Best of Breed and Herding Group wins.  Pickens was our show dog, but far most our beloved companion.  As I continued to show in the conformation ring, Fran Foster helped me along and later introduced me to Ron Buxton who became my mentor and dear friend. Ron taught me everything I need to know about handling the breed.  My daughter, Lacey, excelled in her handling career by having the opportunity to work for some of the top professional handlers in the country.  Lacey is now working on her Masters in Clinical Psychology at  University of Texas at Tyler.

Because of the wonderful support I have had throughout my fifteen years of Corgis, I have bred and showed several Best In Show winners, Best of Breed Winners, and multiple Group Winning and placing Corgis.

My grandchildren, Skylar and Carsyn, both five years old, help me socialize puppies and my great husband, Bobby, is always there to take care of the dogs when I am traveling on the road with my show string.  He is always there to offer support and encouragement. 

Our Pembroke Welsh Corgis bless our lives every day.  Their  wonderful personalities are always an inspiration for my paintings, as are the fairy folk that come to my garden to play in the twilight  hours.

I hope to see you in the Corgi ring soon.

God Bless,

Gaye Epperson and Talkabout Corgis

Tyler, Texas