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Welsh corgi

American  

noun

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


Welsh corgi British  

noun

  1. another name for corgi

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Welsh corgi

First recorded in 1925–30

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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

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

From Washington Times Sep. 8, 2022

Dolly, an indomitable, 2-year-old, Pembroke Welsh corgi, had failed to earn a ribbon in a competition meant to highlight the very best of her breed.

From Seattle Times Feb. 10, 2020

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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