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Corgi

The name "Corgi" is said to come either from "dwarf dog" or "gathering dog" in Welsh. Despite their small size, one of the duties of this ancient breed was to drive herds of cattle in Wales, which is why Corigs are in the herding dog category. However, they do not "round up" the cattle so much as they drive them by nipping at their heels. Being low to the ground (like their cousins, the Dachshunds) they dodge kicks by rolling. There have been two types of Corgis for about 80 years: the older Cardigan Welsh Corgis, who get to keep their tails (need exercise) and the younger Pembroke Welsh Corgis, who get their tails docked. One of the most famous Corgi owners is Queen Elizabeth, who has as of this writing four Pembroke Welsh Corgis (Pems), along with three "Dorgis" who are the results of an oops litter with sister Princess Margaret's Dachshunds. Corgis are calm, friendly, courageous dogs, who do not need much grooming, but who do shed. exercise much Corgis make good guard dogs and will bark to alert you to a stranger. Both types of Corgis can be recognized by their large, upright ears and long, low bodies. spitz small, Pems are smaller, weighing between 18-24 lbs, while Cardigans weigh between 25-40 lbs. Corgis come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Cardigan colors are brindle, red, blue merle, black (with or without tan or brindle points), sable, and red, often with a white "collar", snout, paws and tip of tail. Pems are typically red, black, sable, fawn or tan and may have white markings (like Boomer).
"Boomer" (female) courtesy of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter Status: verified, Age: 3 yrs Size: small Weight: unknown

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