Why corgis are the best

But even if you don't have a flock of sheep to tend to, their excellent herding abilities means they have a great sense of direction, and they always know where home is. Started in Orange Country back in as a meet-up event of 15 corgis and their owners, Corgi Beach Day has taken off as a series of organized events across the country.

The world record for this incredible event took place at Huntington Dog Beach in Huntington, California, and had more than 1, corgis in attendance.

The Queen's obsession with the breed is well-known all over the world, so having a corgi immediately establishes an association in people's minds between a corgi owner and Her Royal Majesty. But it also helps that corgis have a royal air about them as well. When you do or say something they don't like, they flash you an indignant look, then whip their faces to the side as if to say, "Good day, sir. A sploot is a type of special stretch when corgis splay their little paws out and their butts look like two chicken wings that you have the unbearable urge to squeeze.

Sploot is the trademark move of the corgi. If you haven't seen this video of a corgi so dedicated to his sploot that his owner uses him to mop the floors, you absolutely must. Corgi butt or loaf of bread? Here's an example just so you are not mistaken. So fat, so fluffy, so loaf-like. How can something be so endlessly squishable? This one comes to you courtesy of sneakersthecorgi. One of the major downsides of corgis is that this breed tends to bark a lot. On the upside, however, that along with the fact that they are very attentive and protective and never leave your side means they make the best bodyguards.

And no thief will dare enter your house as the corgi will hear him coming and scare him off with his ferocious big-dog bark. Corgis swing their big booties left and right like they are in a perpetual rap music video , and it's too cute to bear. They are the very definition of "thicc.

I first fell in love with corgis when I saw this unbelievable video of a corgi legit twerking to the "Bubble-Butt" song by Major Lazer. Miley Cyrus has nothing on these babies!

As seriously as they take themselves, corgis can also often be exceptionally silly. They do this funny little tapdance when they want a treat, they flop around when you give them a pork rind, and when they are so happy they can't even contain themselves they run back and forth with a goofy grin with their tongues hanging from the sides of their mouths. OK, it's not all corgis, just these two that went viral last year. But how cute and smooshy are their unnecessarily frightened faces?! This viral video of a corgi puppy barking at an evil tiny pumpkin is too much for a human heart to handle.

So chubby , so soft. When they give you their paw for "shake" you never want to let them go. To some extent, this is true of all dogs, but some are more prone to melancholy than others. Corgis, on the other hand, are a cheerful bunch, and they are so excited about everything happening around them. They are like little buddhas constantly reminding you to live in the moment. So often, I'll be upset about something stupid, like an email at work or a text from a boy, and I look at my corgi and he is just SO PUMPED about the fact that there's grass all around him.

And I think, "You know what, you're right. Grass is incredible. I take grass for granted. Dogs are loyal in general, but some of them to run are liable to run off if they see an animal they want to hunt, or prefer to lounge on the couch and let you do your own thing. Corgis were bred to herd sheep and cattle, which means they literally never leave your side. They follow you all over the house, and when you go into the bathroom, they wait outside until you're done.

When they're little baby corgi puppies, it can be a little annoying because they also tend to gently nip at your heels, which is an instinct they have because that's how corgis get animals to get back in line when they wander off. But once you train the nipping out of them, the fact that they hang around your ankles all the time feels like true love.

And every time they look up at you, it's with a degree of adoration that you never knew was possible. Since mine is called Sherlock, I like to dress him up as Sherlock Holmes. But they look unspeakably adorable in a variety of outfits , including but not limited to a. And the looks on their faces that clearly say, "This is beneath my dignity" makes it that much cuter.

A "boop" is when corgi gets close to your face and suddenly smacks their little snouts against your nose in a slobbery, trademark corgi display of affection. It can also refer to the practice of "booping" them by repeatedly touching their snouts, which they never seem to mind.

My corgi is personally opposed to cats, but several websites say that the breed generally mixes well with felines. And there's a lot of proof on the Internet that corgis embrace all of the earth's creatures, like this photo of Internet-famous Loki RIP with his special hamster friend, Ham. They're like little satellites that can pick up sound from miles away. And the fact that they are basically the length of their entire head and always stand upright is oh-so-cute.

When corgis are feeling guilty, they drop their giant ears and look up at you with those pools of big brown eyes in a way that makes you want to instantly forgive whatever crime they've committed. To make it even harder to stay mad at them, they often roll over in ultimate supplication and turns their faces away in shame, as little sweetie pie in this viral video does after digging up the yard.

Don't let those little legs fool you. Corgis are surprisingly fast, since they have to be able to run twice as fast as the sheep or cattle in order to herd them. There are plenty of corgi racing events every year, and even a corgi racing society that keeps track of them. No dog works for free. The can be overly pricey , noisy, and even aggressive.

You can literally teach your corgi to sit in just minutes. Corgis are eager to learn because of their need for mental stimulation. Sorry to all the lap dog lovers, but corgis are not lap dogs. These dogs need to go out and exercise daily and sterously. And if you make them do that with nothing else to do, you should expect them to eat up your couch, bed, wires, and whatever else they can fit in their short muzzles.

But rather, you need to get up and get out and take your dog for a run. Before all the moans and groans come in, remember that corgis are herding dogs. This is a good thing. Because it forces you to provide the dog exercise, which in turn exercises yourself.

Exercise is good. And your dog can be a strong motivation. You and your dog will both stay in shape. Corgis are known for their yappy bark. They communicate their vocality by marking a bunch of different sounds that you probably never heard of. Or you can ask any corgi owner. While Her Majesty's last remaining Corgi died in , she spent her lifetime loving the small adorable breed. According to previous research , it's thought the Queen has had over 30 Corgis throughout her year reign.

They have been in the royal family ever since, becoming well-known little royal-approved pups. Bill explains: "It's not a big surprise the royal family has chosen this intelligent and loving dog as its favourite. Looking to adopt a Corgi of your own? Before adopting any dog, of course, always make sure you do your research. No, Corgis shouldn't be left on their own all day. They were bred as a herding breed, which means they are used to the company of other animals and their master.

If you have to pop out of the house, always ask a friend if they can take care of your dog instead. Much like humans, dogs too can feel lonely and sad when spending time alone. In short, Corgis are not naturally aggressive dogs, however some circumstances may provoke short temper or violent behaviour.