10 Facts About Corgis That Will Make Other Dogs Seem So Basic. #6 Surprised Me
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Corgis deserve our love and attention!
1. Corgis are royal dogs.
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They've been a part of the British Royal Family for over 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II has owned over 30 corgis since she was a child. Now THAT'S love!
2. Corgis are athletic!
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They can run really fast! But this is no surprise given they used to herd animals.
3. But they can get fat if they don't exercise.
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4 There are two types of Corgis.
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The Cardigan Corgi and the Welsh Pembroke Corgi.
5. A Corgi is the first dog of California.
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Sutter Brown's daddy, Jerry Brown, was elected governor in 2010.
6. Corgis are the 11th smartest dog breed.
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They can learn commands after just 5-10 times! And they will obey those commands 85% of the time.
7. Corgis and Siberian Huskies are cousins.
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They belong to the Spitz family of dogs, who are characterized by their thick fur, pointed ears, and muzzle.
8. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest herding dog.
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They're just a foot tall.
9. Corgi means "dwarf dog" in Welsh.
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"Cor" means dwarf and "gi" means dog. It's as simple as that!
10. Corgis were revered in early Welsh settlements.
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People valued their loyalty, herding abilities, and championship. And who couldn't love a face like that!?
There you have it!
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