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Expert Advice: News
28 Amazing Scenes From the First Annual Corgi Races at Emerald Downs
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a… sprinting Corgi? You heard us right. On Aug. 6, Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA hosted the first ever Corgi Races. In total, there were four heats culminating in a final championship race with one spirited Corgi taking home the trophy. Over 12,000 riveted spectators viewed the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/first-annual-corgi-race-emerald-downs/
| August 15, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Meet Whisper: The Queen’s New Corgi
Embed from Getty Images Although Queen Elizabeth had previously said she wouldn't have anymore dogs, she has adopted a Corgi named Whisper, who belonged to her late gamekeeper. According to The Sun, the Queen fell in love with Whisper during regular walks with him after Bill Fenwick, the Sandringham gamekeeper, passed away. Whisper, who […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-whisper-the-queens-new-corgi/
| July 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet the Star of BBC’s ‘Dirk Gently’s,’ Bentley the Corgi
Photos courtesy of Mike Perrin. If you're a dog lover and aren't watching BBC's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency,' you should be. It has mystery, sci-fi, humor, Elijah Wood, and most importantly, a Corgi! Played by Bentley the dog actor, this Corgi was a mysterious (and adorable) element of the pilot episode of the show […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-bentley-the-corgi/
| October 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Cardigan Welsh Corgi
When you hear "Corgi," do you think of the dogs that always trailed behind Queen Elizabeth II? Did you know that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is actually only one of two different breeds of Corgi? The second breed is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Check out these fun Cardigan Welsh Corgi facts you may not have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/things-you-didnt-know-about-the-cardigan-welsh-corgi/
| August 29, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Queen Elizabeth And Her Corgis Help War Surgeon During PTSD Attack
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is beloved, especially by the internet, for silly antics, short legs, and of course, for being the royal dog of choice for Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth is known for always having a few Corgis by her side, and now, a British war surgeon has shared the unbelievable story of how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/queen-elizabeth-and-her-corgis-help-war-surgeon-during-ptsd-attack/
| June 8, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
18 Things All Corgi Lovers NEED To Own
Corgis are quirky little guys with their own personalities as individual as the difference between a Pembroke and a Cardigan. Each deserves a gift as quirky and individual as they are. 1. Coffee Mug A simple cup of joe in the morning alongside your faithful, loyal Corgi is the perfect way to start […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/18-things-all-corgi-lovers-need-to-own/
| June 8, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Corgi Accidentally Flown To Hawaii After Airline Mishap
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi got an unexpected aloha after American Airlines accidentally misrouted her to Hawaii. According to NBC-DWF (scroll down for video), the dog, named Bethany, was supposed to travel from Seattle to Jackson, Mississippi, with her owner, Paul Chen, but when she never arrived in Mississippi, Chen reported her missing. American Airlines located […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/corgi-accidentally-flown-to-hawaii-after-airline-mishap/
| December 1, 2015
Expert Advice: News
It was Corgis Galore As Dying Dog Gets Last Wish
In late July, a family in Duluth, Minnesota, got the devastating news that their 11-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Oscar, had an untreatable cancer. He was given three to six months to live. Oscar’s owner, Tom Asbury, decided to help the dog and his family make the most of it. They created a bucket list of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/corgis-dying-dog-wish/
| September 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dog Owners Experience the ‘Puppy Blues?’
A new study from the University of Helsinki is showing that the changes after getting a puppy can result in "puppy blues," similar to baby blues.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-blues/
| October 3, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
What to Know About Dwarfism in Dogs
Short limbs and an unusually large head are signs of a medical condition called dwarfism in dogs. Learn more about dogs with dwarfism.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dwarfism-in-dogs/
| September 27, 2024