Welsh corgi

American  

noun

1. one of either of two Welsh breeds of dogs having short legs, erect ears, and a foxlike head.

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Welsh corgi British  

noun

1. another name for corgi

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Etymology

Origin of Welsh corgi

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A Tibetan mastiff called Viking, a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Hazel, and miniature schnauzer Spencer were among the six other pooches trying not to look too glum after missing out on the top prize.

From BBC

Using registration data pulled from Seattle ZIP codes, the club found Labrador retrievers are Seattle’s second most popular pup, followed by the French bulldog, Pembroke Welsh corgi and Havanese.

From Seattle Times

Elizabeth’s love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie.

From Seattle Times

The Pembroke Welsh corgi peaked in popularity in the 1960s in Britain, in the years after the queen ascended to the throne, with more than 8,000 corgi puppies registered in 1961.

From New York Times

The public saw only glimpses of her personality: her joy watching horse racing at Royal Ascot or being with her beloved Welsh corgi dogs.

From Seattle Times