Welsh corgi
Americannoun
noun
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
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 • Sep. 9, 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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