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Royal Breed or Just CORGI! 14 Facts That Prove Their Popularity

Published: · Modified: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

Aside from the fact that Corgis are popular because of their short legs, fluffy butt, and active, intelligent, happy, and loving personalities, they will also make you wonder whether they are royal breeds or just Corgi!

Here are 14 facts that prove their popularity.

#1 They are as smart as an owl!

A Corgi sitting on the pavement while looking up and smiling under the sun
They are able to learn commands in 5-10 repetitions and 85% of the time they obey the command the first time.

#2 Corgi means “dwarf dog.” A Corgi lying in the sand on a sunset #3 They have the same ancestry as Huskies.

A Corgi puppy lying on the grass while smiling with its tongue sticking out on the side of its mouth
Although they don't share the same size as Huskies, they do share common doggie brothers and mindsets.

#4 Many Pembroke Corgis are Born Without Tails! A Corgi walking on the grass in the forest #5 They love being amazing and beautiful ? a Corgi sitting on the chair in its USA look #6 Despite their height, they are actually very athletic! A Corgi puppy sitting on the pavement while smiling #7 Corgis are truly ROYAL!

A Corgi wearing a Will & Kate Crown while lying on the chair
They have been part of the British Royal Family for over 70 years

#8 They Come in Lots of Colors photo of a happy and unamused Corgi lying in the sad at the beach on a sunset and with text - Friday (happy corgi) vs Monday(unamused corgi)

#9 They’ve got low-maintenance hair ? A Corgi lying on the floor while staring at the fur in the hands of a person with its wide eyes

#10 They make great watchdogs A smiling Corgi sitting in the backseat

#11 They were used to predict princess Charlotte’s name!

two Corgis sitting in the front porch with a mouse chef stuffed toy in between them
In the spring of 2015, when Prince William and Kate Middleton were awaiting the birth of their second child, people are already taking bets on the name. Gambling company Ladbrokes used corgis in an attempt to predict what the name would be. The company’s ad featured 10 corgis wearing vests with different names in a race to predict what the name of the child would be. The corgi sporting the name Alexandra won the race. Princess Charlotte was born on May 2, 2015.

#12 Their aim is to please everybody!

A Corgi standing on the grass with its yellow ball
It will take them 10 minutes to learn “Sit” and another 15 to get “Shake" for everybody to look at them.

#13 They can replace animators for a party! A Corgi, a dog, and a kid wearing birthday cone hats sitting on top of the couch behind its birthday cupcake

#14 Fear – isn’t for them!

A Corgi shaking at the beach
They are fearless and independent. And their excellent herding abilities means they have a great sense of direction, and they always know where home is.
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