Here are five things you may not know about Corgis. They are just fun facts and if you are on the fence about a Corgi adoption they just may push you over!
* Many Pembroke Corgis are Born Without Tails
They’re born like that! If it’s a Pembroke Welsh corgi, your dog was quite likely born without a tail. After centuries of tail docking, the breed has evolved to be nearly tailless.* Corgi Means ‘Dwarf Dog’
Their name comes from the Welsh language. Cor is for “dwarf” and Gi means dog, so every time we speak the name of this breed we’re really saying “Dwarf Dog.”*Viking Loved Them!
Cardigans are among the oldest herding breeds and over 3,000 years old! The Pembroke settled in Wales and is believed to have accompanied Vikings across the pond as they came and settled in Wales. They have a time-tested history amidst tough, hardworking human companions and they’ve historically earned their keep.* Corgis Have a Double Coat
These dogs know how to winterize and accessorize. Two breeds, two coats: cardigans and Pembrokes have a double coat of hair, enabling them have weather protection but also lose a layer in the warmer seasons. The softer undercoat sheds twice a year in a fall and spring blowout.* They Share Ancestry with Huskies
You’d never guess by looking at them, but these squat dogs share a common ancestry with the formidable Siberian husky. They have less in common with dogs their size and more in common with their larger canine brethren. They might not pull a sled (or be able to navigate snow) but they have that same dogged determination.
There are more interesting and fun facts about Corgis. Read up on them on Rover.
While there are few Corgis on “most intelligent” lists, owners of said dogs will righteously stick to their guns, insisting that Corgis are among the smartest canines in the world! And there may be something to that. Take one look at that bright, kind, cute and clever face – and you are instantly in love. We think that is pretty smart!
