Corgis are a popular dog breed because of their loving and caring characteristics. These dogs are small balls of fur that are full of love and joy. Like many dog breeds, there are a lot of things you may not know about them. Here are ten facts about Corgis you didn’t know.
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1. Corgis Are Royalty
For more than 70 years, Corgis have been members of the British family. The Queen has been the proud owner of more than 30 Corgis, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis are her favorite type of Corgi. Ever since the Queen was a little girl, she had a love for these dogs.
2. Cardigan vs. Pembroke
The Cardigan was developed by a Celtic tribe around 1200BC and is from the same line of dog as a Dachshund. These dogs are available in five different and seven different markings. The Pembroke was developed by Flemish Weavers around 1107BC. They can live as long as 14 years and are bold, protective and friendly. They are available in different colors, including red, sable, black and tan, blue, black and white, and fawn.
3. The Double Layers
Pembroke Corgis have a double coat that sheds once in the Fall and again during the Spring. The second coat of a Pembroke Corgi is a soft undercoat. These double layers consist of a long outer coat and a short insulated inner coat. Due to these double layers, Pembroke Corgis are known for their heavy shedding.
4. Herding Breeds
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest herding breed and is only a foot tall. These dogs are great cattle dogs and use the heel-nipping technique to herd cattle. Farmers who work in South Wales treasure these dogs because of the work they do around the farm.
5. The Perfect Watchdog
One of the reasons Corgis make great family dogs is because they are the excellent watchdogs. They are attentive in nature and have a bark that makes other dogs and humans cringe. Corgis are the type of dogs you can leave out of the crate while you’re at work to guard the home.
6. The Meaning
The name “Corgi” derives from the Welsh language. “Cor” means dwarf and “gi” means dog. Corgi is another name for dwarf dog. By other definitions, regarding dog breeds, Corgi refers to either the Cardigan or Pembroke who are long-bodied and short-legged.
7. Two Breeds
Over the years, Corgis evolved into two different types, the Pembroke and Cardigan. Although people are familiar with these two breeds today, they were not recognized as separate breeds until the 1930s.
8. Athletic Pups
People think these stocky pups are lazy dogs, but they are the opposite. These original herders are a lot quicker than they look and are one of the most active breeds.
9. All In the Family
If you look closely, Corgis and Siberian Huskies have many similarities. The Corgi and Husky may have differences in their stature, bot both breeds of dog are members of the Spitz family. These dogs have thick fur, a pointed muzzle, and pointed ears.
10. The High Prize
In early Welsh settlements, Corgis were the life of the party. They were cherished for their loyalty, companionship, and awesome herding capabilities. Corgis were so important that strict, harsh laws were made to penalize thieves who attempted to or stole any dog of its kind.
Corgis are cute, loveable dogs that are a joy to be around. Not only are these dogs smart, but they are also intellectual. Folklore suggest Corgis come from fairies! Although these dogs are fluffier than other breeds, they have fur you would love to have. A Corgi’s fur requires less maintenance than other dog breeds. Their fur is silky and luxurious.
You may notice that Pembroke Corgis do not have a tail. This dog breed not having a tail, however, is normal. A lot of these dog types are born without tails due to hundreds of years of tail docking. Eventually, the breed adapted and the tailless Pembroke Corgi was born.
Although these little guys make the perfect family pet, there are still precautions that need to be taken. Ensure your home is ready for a pet to call home. If you have never owned a dog, you should conduct research to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Having a pet is a big responsibility. If you are welcoming a dog into a family with children, make sure your kids understand the dedication and effort that is involved when caring for a pet. Corgis are great pets that will light up your life and bring joy in your home. The best thing you can do is be prepared and love the little guys unconditionally.
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Having obtained a Computer Science Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, I went on to pursue an IT career in the Big Apple. After a few years of doing basic cybersecurity and tech support work in various offices around Manhattan, I decided to leave New York and look for my calling in Boston, Massachusetts. There, I got a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Web Development. As a means of supporting myself through college, he found a salesman job at a local paper company, where he met Mary, the love of my life and the person I’d end up creating My Sweet Puppy with.
