corgi

Short-legged Welsh breed

A corgi is a small herding dog with a long body, short legs, and large upright ears.

The breed originated in Wales, where two varieties developed: the Pembroke and the Cardigan.

Corgis gained wider recognition as the favored dogs of Queen Elizabeth II.

Despite their size, they're energetic working dogs bred to herd cattle by nipping at their heels.

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breed

cardigan

Front-opening knitted garment

kennel · breeder · puppy · registries · conformation · canine · bloodline · sire · dam · litter

appearance

stumpy

Short and thickset

short-legged · fluffy · foxy · sable · tricolor · red · fawn · bobtail · dewclaws · long-bodied

temperament

playful

Inclined toward fun

energetic · alert · intelligent · stubborn · friendly · devoted · cheerful · eager · bold · outgoing

royal

queen

Most powerful chess piece

monarchy · crown · palace · regal · sovereign · dookie · willow · holly · throne · aristocracy

herding

cattle

Domesticated bovines kept commercially

  • sheepWoolly farm animal
  • heelerParty loyalist doing grunt work
  • nippingBiting lightly, sharply

livestock · drover · flock · pastoral · working · roundup · penning · drive · agile · instinct

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body proportions/build

corgigreyhound

Sleek, fast-running breed

whippet · borzoi · saluki · standard poodle · Weimaraner

size class

corgimastiff

Large, powerful guard breed

Saint Bernard · Newfoundland · giant breeds

cultural/class associations

corgipit bull

Muscular short-haired terrier type

Doberman · terrier · German shepherd · mutt · junkyard dog

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