Welsh corgi

American

noun

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

Welsh corgi British

noun

another name for corgi

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Etymology

Origin of Welsh corgi

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 8, 2026

Named after a Welsh corgi that roamed Amazon’s first warehouse in 1996, Rufus is already making a significant impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

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 • Sep. 11, 2022

She never tired of the companionship of her beloved Welsh corgi dogs.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022

The two dogs are Lupin, a Boston terrier, and BeBop, a tricolor Welsh corgi.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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