As a happy owner of a Welsh corgi (Linus) my bias is clearly going to show through here. There is no cuter creature that has ever graced this planet we refer to as earth. My love for my dog is unmatched in passion. He may be vicious at times, but at the end of the day, when he curls up into a little ball next to me in bed, I forgive him for his sins and grace him with my love all over again. To celebrate my love for my dog and corgis worldwide, here are 11 insights into the complex nature and existence of the undeniably superior Welsh corgi.
1. Corgis have approximately 3 or 4-inch legs
It only seems natural to have extended sympathy for these mammals that waddle around on such short legs. Life is hard enough. Try living it on stubby legs.
2. Corgis have no tails (because humans cut them off)
Yes, it may be cruel to tie an elastic band around a puppy’s tail in order to remove it, but this makes the breed distinctly unique. Now, when my dog is happy, he wags the little leftover "stub." It looks like a bunny tail and gets me every time. Voluptuous butts though.
3. Corgi puppies are even tinier than normal puppies
Observe this photograph in which my corgi puppy stands next to my full-grown labrador. Oh so cute.
4. Queen Elizabeth has corgis!
The herding breed originated in Wales after all.
5. Corgis think they are tougher than their size calls for
Confidence is a curse in this sense. I see my corgi bully my lab (who is twice his weight) all the time. He should really stick to picking on those his own size…
6. There are Instagram accounts dedicated to documenting the lives of the specific members of the breed
Here are a few examples: @Corgistagram, @ThreeCorgis and @ralphthecorgi7
7. Corgi owners have organized corgi meet-ups!
This is my personal fantasy. Aka, corgis at every turn.
8. Corgis can be named almost anything
My dream is to name any future corgi of mine Edward. My corgi now is named Linus. You could probably name a corgi Noodle and it would still work. Nothing beats versatility. Also, here is my Linus, nicknamed Beanie, in the snow.
9. Corgis will protect you (from yourself and others)
Sometimes my corgi gets a look in his eye like he is judging me. He probably is and I don’t blame him. He also barks at everything, so I know when someone is coming to kill me.
10. Corgis are photogenic
Observe the above photograph (feat. my own corgi).
11. Corgis will love you to the end
A lover and a friend. There is nothing more I could ever ask for.
