A corgi / shiba inu mix.
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Corgis were born to be internet stars.
The popular dog breedknown as a favorite of the British Royal Familyhas a lot to offer.
A corgi / shiba inu mix. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom SHIRIN ALIAN/Shutterstock)
Known to be energetic and intelligent, corgis also make excellent pets.
These mixes blend big dogs and tiny dogs with the corgi’s sunny little demeanor.
The resulting pups are pure magic.
A chihuahua / corgi mix. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom SUSAN SCHMITZ/Shutterstock)
Both Welsh breeds have long histories as herders in the Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire counties of Wales, respectively.
Corgi actually meansdwarf dogin Welsh.
Breed standards developed in the 1920s as corgis began to appear in dog shows and gain recognition.
Pembroke (left) and Cardigan (right) Welsh Corgis. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom WELSHEA/Shutterstock)
Before World War II, corgis of both varieties were rare in the United Kingdom.
After the war, Pembrokes enjoyed a brief popularity.
However, by the 1960s, both corgi breeds drifted back into obscurity.
A corgi / beagle mix. (Photo:Stock Photosfrom CRYSTAL ALBA/Shutterstock)
A chihuahua / corgi mix.
Both breeds were, at times, on the UK Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Native Breeds List.
What rescued this charming dog from passing into history?
Simply put:Instagram.
As people around the world followed adorable corgis on Instagram, the demand for the breed rose.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi remains more popular than the Cardigan.
This popularity reaches beyond the UK.
At present, the American Kennel Club ranks thePembroke Welsh Corgias the 13th-most popular dog breed.
Pembroke (left) and Cardigan (right) Welsh Corgis.
Some of the most famous corgi mixes are pets of Queen Elizabeth II.
A life-longcorgi owner, the Queen has owned more than 30 of them since 1952.
At one point, a royal corgi had a scandalous affair with Princess Margaret’s dachshund.
The resulting bloodline of dorgis joined the Queen’s menagerie.
Today, Her Majesty has two dorgis: Vulcan and Candy.
A corgi / beagle mix.
Be sure to do research as temperament and health needs can vary depending on the breed mix.
While some people may purposefully breed corgi mixes, there are tons of cute canines available for adoption.
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