Calla's Corner: Corgis - The Shorties with a Big Punch!
Welcome to the Second Episode of Calla’s Corner!
Working Group
Herding and Guarding
Intelligent, Talkative, Playful, Energetic, Independent, Friendly, Highly Trainable, Affectionate, Good with Dogs, Attentive, Confident, Sociable
Did You Know?
Queen Elizabeth owned more than 30 Pembroke corgis!
Corgis nipped at the heels of bigger animals on the farm, to herd them
According to folklore, Corgis were used by the fairy folk to pull their coaches - some even rode them! See the saddle and the white band around their shoulders? That’s where the reigns went…
There are two types of Welsh Corgis - Pembroke (no tail, often born that way,) and Cardigan (long, fluffy tail.)
There are several beaches around the country that hold “Corgi Beach Day,” where you can find literally HUNDREDS of Corgis running around!
Some believe the Cardigan Welsh Corgi made the move from mainland Europe to Wales on Celtic boats in 1200 BC!
While the Cardigan has a history thousands of years long, the Pembroke is a little younger; they’ve been around since closer to 1100 AD
Cute and sweet - but CAUTION!
Corgis are so fun and adorable, and they can be amazing family pets! But you should always understand a breed and their personality before bringing one home. Corgis often resource guard things that are special to them (including their humans!) They also have a LOT of energy and they’re very very smart. This means they need lots of physical AND mental exercise every single day! IYou can make
