Dorgi
An adolescent Dorgi
Foundation stockDachshund, Welsh corgi
Variety statusNot recognized as a breed by any major kennel club.
Dog (domestic dog)

A Dorgi is a dog which is a cross between a Dachshund and a Welsh Corgi.

This hybrid started when one of Queen Elizabeth II's corgis mated with a Dachshund, Pipkin, belonging to Princess Margaret.[1] The sisters bred more Dorgis and these included Cider, Berry, and Vulcan (who was later nicknamed Womble, due to a similar appearance), who belonged to the Queen, and Rum, who belonged to Margaret.[2] Over the years the Queen has had at least 10 Dorgis, the others being named Brandy, Chipper, Harris, Pickles, Piper, Tinker, and Candy.[3]

Dorgis have a short coat in a variety of colours ranging from gold to brown to black.[4]

Both the Corgi and the Dachshund have a long back and so there is a potential for structural problems. Health issues may include patella luxation, hip dysplasia and Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Martin Belam (18 April 2018), "The Queen's corgis are dead: long live the 'dorgis'", The Guardian
  2. ↑ Penny Junor (2018), All The Queen's Corgis: Corgis, Dorgis and gundogs: The story of Elizabeth II and her most faithful companions, Hachette UK, p. 75, ISBN 9781473686755
  3. ↑ Brian Hoey (2013), Pets by Royal Appointment: The Royal Family and their Animals, Biteback Publishing, p. 66, ISBN 9781849546492
  4. 1 2 Margaret H. Bonham (2005), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs, Alpha, pp. 105–107, ISBN 9781592573691
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