Corgi Express!

Once again, as they have for almost two decades, the “Corgi Express” wagon team hit the parade route. Originally trained and handled by my mentor in Corgis, Nance Baker, the team is now ably piloted by dear friends Clyde Dildine and Ann Richardson of Sisters. The wagon is a custom made buckboard replica crafted by Oxbow Trading Company in Canyon City. This year’s team includes three dogs that I bred, Ann & Clyde’s “Tippett”, Tom and Brenda Comb’s “Duff”,  Nance’s “Addie”, and last but among the very best, Tippett’s housemate “Rio”. My own dogs cheered from the sidelines, including mother of the three, “Pager”. I am delighted that Ann, Clyde, and team supporters have enabled this proud tradition to endure. Watch for the team at the Sisters Christmas, Rodeo, and July Fourth parades each year as well. Word is that next year will see the return of the six dog team; Ann & Clyde are sending out an audition call for new team members! Below was taken at 2010 Bend Christmas parade. (thanks to photographer Cindy Livingston, also a corgi owner!)