The British royal family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II, has a long-standing historical relationship with the Corgi breed, with the Queen having over 30 dogs during her reign.

Queen Elizabeth II had a special affection for Pembroke Welsh Corgis, which started in 1933 with her father's Corgi, Dookie.

The Queen's love for Corgis continued with her first Corgi, Susan, who was given to her on her 18th birthday in 1944.

Susan became the foundation of the royal Corgi family, with many of the Queen's subsequent Corgis descending from her.

The Queen's fondness for Corgis was so great that she even created a new breed, the Dorgi, by crossing Corgis with Dachshunds.

Over the years, the Queen had over 30 Corgis and Dorgis, with some sources suggesting that she had as many as 14 generations of Corgis.

The Queen's Corgis were known to receive luxurious treatment, including special meals and their own room at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen's love for Corgis was celebrated during her platinum jubilee, and they even accompanied her on official events, such as coronation ceremonies and weddings.

The Corgis' presence in the royal family was so prominent that they were often referred to as part of the royal family themselves.

The Queen's affection for Corgis has had a significant impact on the breed's popularity, with Corgi registrations hitting a 30-year peak during her reign.

The Queen's love for Corgis has also been immortalized in various forms of media, including a 2020 photo exhibition at Buckingham Palace.

The royal connection to Corgis has been continued by other members of the royal family, with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson taking in two Corgis.

The Corgis have become an unofficial symbol of Britain, with their popularity extending far beyond the royal family.

The Queen's bond with her Corgis was so strong that she was often photographed with them, and they were rarely far from her side.

The Queen's Corgis have also made appearances in popular culture, including in the 2012 London Olympics opening video and a 007 film.

The Queen's last Corgi, Willow, passed away in 2018, but her legacy lives on, and the breed remains beloved worldwide.

The Queen's association with the Corgi breed has been forever cemented, with her love for the breed spanning over 80 years.

The Corgis have become a consolation for the royal family, with Prince Andrew gifting the Queen two new Corgi puppies in 2020.

The Queen's Corgis will be looked after by Prince Andrew, and they will live at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth II is the main lover of Corgis among the British royal family, and her influence has significantly contributed to the breed's global popularity.

The Queen's love for Corgis started at a young age, and she received her first Corgi, Susan, as a gift on her 18th birthday in 1944.

Over 30 Corgis lived with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, and they were treated like royalty, with their own room and chef-prepared meals.

The Queen's fondness for Corgis has been adopted by other royal family members, including Prince William and Harry, who have also been known to own and love the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II bred a new breed called Dorgi by crossing Corgis with Dachshunds, and she currently owns Dorgis, including Candy and two puppies, Fergus and Muick.

The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to concerns about their care after her death, but her love for the breed has continued to inspire others.

The last Corgi owned by Queen Elizabeth II, Willow, died in 2018, marking the end of an era for the royal Corgi family.

The Queen's love for Corgis has been well-documented, and it has contributed to their popularity worldwide, with many people seeking to own the breed due to its association with the royal family.

Corgi registrations hit a 30-year peak after Queen Elizabeth II's death, demonstrating the significant impact of her influence on the breed's popularity.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgis were on the vulnerable list in 2014, but the Queen's love for the breed helped to increase their popularity and numbers.

The Queen's Corgis were a symbol of British royalty, and they were often seen accompanying her at public events and in official photos.

The Queen's first Corgi, Susan, had 14 generations of offspring, and the royal Corgi line recently ended with Willow's passing.

The Queen's love for Corgis was not limited to her own pets, as she also helped to promote the breed globally, making them one of the most recognizable and beloved breeds in the world.

The Queen's death may boost Corgi popularity in Australia, where the breed is already popular, and they are still used as working dogs on farms and ranches.

The Queen's influence on Corgi popularity can also be seen in the increase in search volume and price of Corgis after her death, with some breeders asking for up to 6,000 pounds for a Corgi.

The Queen's love for Corgis has been celebrated in various ways, including the creation of Corgi souvenirs, statues, and even a Tour de Corgi event with a "Queen Elizabeth" costume category.

The Queen's Corgis have been an integral part of British folk celebrations, and they will continue to be remembered as a symbol of the Queen's love and dedication to the breed.

The Queen's husband, Prince Philip, reportedly didn't like Corgis, but the Queen's love for the breed was unwavering, and she continued to care for them and promote their popularity throughout her life.

The Queen's Corgis appeared in the 2012 London Olympics opening video, further cementing their status as a beloved and iconic breed.

The Queen prepared her own food for her Corgis daily, demonstrating the special bond she shared with her pets.

The Queen got two new Corgi puppies in 2021, showing that her love for the breed remained strong even in her later years.

The royal Corgi line, which started with Susan in 1944, has come to an end, but the Queen's legacy and influence on the breed's popularity will continue to be felt for generations to come.

The Corgi breed has a long history, dating back to 1107 AD, and originated as herding dogs in the Middle Ages, specifically in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Corgis were used for herding livestock since 800AD and are known as herd heelers for guiding livestock.

The royal family's association with Corgis began in 1933 when King George raised a Welsh Corgi named Dookie.

Queen Elizabeth II received her first Corgi, Susan, on her 18th birthday in 1944, and this marked the beginning of a lifelong affection for the breed.

The Queen's love for Corgis was known worldwide, and she owned over 30 Corgis during her reign, with 14 generations of Corgis descending from Susan.

Corgis were included in the platinum jubilee celebrations, and a statue of the Queen with three Corgis was unveiled, with 50 Corgis attending the ceremony.

The Queen's Corgis accompanied her on official events and photos, and she personally prepared food for them daily.

The royal connection with Corgis influenced their rise in media and culture, with Corgis appearing in the 2012 London Olympics opening video and a 007 film.

The Queen's association with Corgis also led to their increased popularity, with Pembroke Welsh Corgis reaching a 30-year registration peak after her death.

Corgis were listed as 'vulnerable' in 2014 but are now popular, thanks in part to the Queen's love for the breed.

The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to age concerns, but her affection for the breed remained strong until her death.

The royal family's love for dogs is reflected in art, and other royal families, such as the Danish and Dutch royals, also have dogs.

Corgis have become an unofficial symbol of Britain, and their popularity has been boosted by the Queen's love for the breed.

The Queen's death led to a boom in Corgi popularity, with many people paying tribute to the breed and its association with the royal family.

A breeder in Wales provided sires for the Queen's Corgis, and the breed is known for being strong and obedient little dogs.

Corgis were represented on social media during the Queen's funeral, and their presence was felt throughout the ceremony.

The Tour de Corgi event honors Queen Elizabeth II and includes a Corgi parade and costume competition, showcasing the breed's popularity.

The Queen's Corgis waited for her coffin at Windsor Castle, and Prince Andrew walked the Queen's Corgis, Muick and Sandy, during the funeral procession.

The Queen's love for Corgis has been immortalized in a cartoon movie, Royal Corgi, which tells the story of

The British royal family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II, has a long-standing historical relationship with the Corgi breed, with the Queen having over 30 dogs during her reign.

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Content: Queen Elizabeth II is known to have had over 30 different dogs during her reign as the head of the monarchy until her passing last week, Thursday September 8th 2022.

The Queen who has been succeeded by her son, the now His Royal Highness King Charles III, was a big animal lover, but had a definite soft spot for dogs, and in particular, the breed Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

On the day she passed, Queen Elizabeth II had four dogs, two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, one Dorgi — a cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi — and one Cocker Spaniel.

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It has been confirmed that her two remaining Corgis, named Muick and Sandy, will now be looked after by her son, Prince Andrew The Duke of York.

He will look after the dogs alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Despite divorcing in 1997, they remain cohabiting.

The animals will live alongside The Duke and Duchess at their Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The change of ownership was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Duke of York.

Both dogs were gifted to the late monarch by the prince, and so will be returned to his ownership.

During lockdown, Prince Andrew gave Queen Elizabeth two dogs, Muick and Fergus. Sadly, Fergus died last May, and he was replaced with Sandy.

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, posted an emotional statement following the loss of her former mother-in-law.

"I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy: the most fantastic example of duty and service and steadfastness, and a constant steadying presence as our head of state for more than 70 years," she penned.

"To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me in remaining close to me even after my divorce. I will miss her more than words can express."

Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for her love of dogs, and other animals including horses.

She began her love of Pembroke Welsh Corgis back in 1933, when she was first given a little corgi named Susan as a gift for her 18th birthday.

All of the subsequent royal corgis bred by the monarch descended from Susan, the original.

It is not known or publicised who will care for Candy and Lissy, the previously mentioned Dorgi and Cocker Spaniel.

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Queen Elizabeth II had a special affection for Pembroke Welsh Corgis, which started in 1933 with her father's Corgi, Dookie.

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Content: Throughout her life, the Queen has made no secret of her love for her corgis and dorgis. The monarch has often been seen alongside her furry friends, and it is thought that she has looked after more than 30 of the dogs over the years.

As you can imagine, the Queen’s beloved pets have been treated to lives of pure luxury, with their meals more extravagant than most. The pampered pooches obviously couldn't just eat any old normal dog food, but instead are said to feast on the best ingredients produced by top chefs.

The corgis' diet is thought to be made up of luxurious meals such as fillet steaks and chicken breast. Royal biographer Brian Hoey revealed the details of the corgi’s luxurious diet in his book Pets by Royal Appointment.

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The biographer also revealed how the carefully prepared meals are delivered by a footman and then covered in gravy that is poured by the Queen herself. The pampered pets are also reportedly off limits when it comes to discipline. Brian wrote in his book that nobody is allowed to raise a finger or a voice to any of the dogs.

He claimed they cock their legs and do what corgis do wherever they want — on antique furniture, priceless carpets. They are also said to have their own room and they are allowed to wander around freely. According to Mail Online, the dogs never eaten tinned food and have even been given homeopathic remedies when they get sick.

The monarch’s close relationship with the corgi breed of dog goes back to 1933 when her father brought home a corgi that would later be named Dookie. When she was younger the Queen also had a corgi called Susan, who was gifted to her in 1944 for her 18th birthday, and quickly became a close companion.

Many of the Queen’s later corgis are said to be descendants of Susan, as the Queen continued to breed the line of dogs over fifty years. She even went on to create a number of 'dorgis', after cross breeding one of her dogs with Margaret's Dachshund, Pipkin.

Last year the Queen welcomed two new dorgis, one called Fergus and one called Muick, but the former sadly died from a heart defect in May. In June 2021, Prince Andrew and daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie gave the Queen a new puppy, named Sandy, on what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday.

According to Hello!, one of the Queen's closest aides, Angela Kelly, has told how the pets "always brought a smile to everyone's faces" in a new chapter for her book The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe. She said: "I was worried they would get under The Queen's feet, but they have turned out to be a godsend. They are beautiful and great fun and The Queen often takes long walks with them in Home Park."

Angela revealed that the dogs accompanied the Queen on a flight to Balmoral in August 2021. She told: "They were very well behaved, with Louis the footman on hand. Candy, who is an old hand at flying – she must have been on hundreds of flights in her lifetime – ambled about and kept her eye on the young pups. The puppies stayed close to The Queen but occasionally sniffed around your feet as they hoped for a nibble of something tasty from our lunch."

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The Queen's love for Corgis continued with her first Corgi, Susan, who was given to her on her 18th birthday in 1944.

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After her death, the care of the dogs of the late Queen Elizabeth II is scheduled to pass to both the Duke and Duchess of York Andrew and Sarah.
The couple, who split up in 1996, are staying at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, where CNN quoted close sources as saying the duchess shared an interest in walking and horseback riding with the queen.
Following Prince Andrew's separation from Sarah, Sarah continued her friendship with the Queen by roaming dogs in Windsor.
The Queen reportedly had four dogs, two of them Pembroke Welch Corgi, and the rest from Moick and Sandy.
The late queen left behind dogs of the Dorje family and others of the Coker Spaniel.
In her life, Elizabeth II regularly took pictures with a Dorje dog, to the extent that some believed that the queen was behind the emergence of this breed, which was born as a result of the marriage of a corgi with a German dog owned by her sister, Princess Margaret.
The Queen ’ s passion for the corgi dates back to her childhood, when she fell in love with her father ’ s dog, King George VI, in 1944, to coincide with her 18th birthday.
Elizabeth had a Welsh pembroke named Susan, and her bond with him was strong enough to take him with her on her honeymoon in 1947.
Prince Andrew relinquished his public duties in 2019 after a storm of criticism over an interview about his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Susan became the foundation of the royal Corgi family, with many of the Queen's subsequent Corgis descending from her.

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Content: Queen Elizabeth II ’ s love for Corky is known around the world, this year coincides with the Queen ’ s 70th anniversary of the “Platinum Jubilee ” (Platinum Jubilee) and she is looking at the Jubilee card from the well-wishers, but a curious member of her family wants to see it first, and the Queen and her pet dog, Candy, are captured on camera.
Queen Elizabeth's father, King George, raised a Welsh Corgi dog, Dookie, when she was seven years old, and the Queen has a special affection for Corgi, although she has never revealed why she likes Corgi, although some members of the Royal Family have said that the Queen particularly likes their vitality.
In 1944, on the Queen ’ s 18th birthday, she received a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy named “Susan ”, which became the most important dog companion in the Queen ’ s life, and even accompanied her to coronation ceremonies, weddings, and even her honeymoon with Prince Philip.
"Susan" became the dog mother of the Buckingham Palace Corgi family, a total of 14 generations of children, in 2015, the 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth announced the cessation of Corgi breeding, on the one hand, considering that she is old, may be injured by pet puppies, on the other hand, she is also worried that after her death, the puppy is not taken care of.
After the Queen ’ s death, the royal family also had three dogs: Muick, a 13-year-old Dorji dog, Candy, and a puppy to replace Fergus, who died last year.
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The Queen's fondness for Corgis was so great that she even created a new breed, the Dorgi, by crossing Corgis with Dachshunds.

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Dogs in the role of pets of the royal families are a very long time, and especially they are loved by the British royal family.
The main lover of dogs, and it is Corgi, is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain.
The first dog of this breed was presented to her by her father, King George VI, and 7-year-old Princess Elizabeth named the puppy Dookie.
Since then, and especially since the coronation of Elizabeth, Corgi have become residents of Buckingham Palace.
Most of the pets that later lived in the palace are the descendants of this dog.
At the court of Elizabeth II lived a total of more than 30 corgis.
And they became the only living creatures that are allowed to enter the room ahead of the Queen.
At some point, the Queen brought out a new breed – the Dorgi: this happened after one of her corgis had an affair with Princess Margaret ’ s Pipkin Dachshund.
So were born dogs named Vulcan and Candy.
The last corgi of Elizabeth II – 15-year-old Willow – died in 2018.
And in 2015, it was announced that the Queen will no longer breed them, since she has no idea who will take care of the corgi when she is gone.
At the end of 2020, one of her favorite dogs passed away - Dorgi Volcano, who posed with her mistress for Vanity Fair magazine in 2018.
After that, Her Majesty of Great Britain left only one dog, also a breed of Dorgy – Candy.
The coronavirus pandemic made its changes to the Queen ’ s plans: during the lockdown, she was presented with two Dorgy puppies – Fergus and Muick, and the gift was presented by her youngest son, Prince Andrew.
Unfortunately, Fergus died in May 2021.
But in June, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Prince Philip, Andrew bought his mother another puppy.
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Warm feelings for the four-legged were adopted by Prince William and Harry, who got along with dogs since childhood.
In the family of William and Kate Middleton lived cocker spaniel Lupo, which they in 2011 for the wedding gave brother Kate – James, who is engaged in breeding dogs.
In November 2020, the dog was gone, and Middleton Jr. gave them a new puppy, whose name and even sex were unknown.
Probably, the baby, born by the sister of the same Lupo, the couple are very fond – during the last release last week, Kate and William, having met a puppy therapist in a hospital in Lancashire, told reporters that they are glad that their dog (yes, this is “she ”) does not see how they cute communicate with this charming puppy.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their sons William and Harriet Middleton and Prince William
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also have their own history of relationships with dogs: now with the spouses in Montecito live beagle Guy and black Labrador retriever Pula.
Dog Guy is a real traveler: the dog moved with Megan to London in 2017 (her second dog she could not take because of the venerable age of the dog), and in 2019, he returned to the United States with his mistress.
The level of attachment of British monarchs to dogs (and not only) was reflected in art: in the summer of 2020, the theme of the annual photo exhibition at Buckingham Palace, which is held when Elizabeth II goes on vacation to Balmoral, was the theme of the love of members of the British royal family for animals.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with the President and First Lady of Ireland and their dogs, 2018
There are other relatives of Elizabeth II: her son, Prince Edward, and daughter-in-law, Countess Sophie, have two dogs – a black Labrador and a Cocker Spaniel – and even a turtle.
Princess Anne ’ s daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike are the lucky owners of boxer Sway and two black labradors Storm and Pepper.
And, it seems, they are most loved by the couple ’ s daughters: once in the paparazzi captured the scene of Mia and Lena walking the dogs themselves.
However, due to the fact that the girls were very little, it is difficult to understand who was walking whom at that time.
And the eldest son of the Queen, Prince Charles, and Duchess Camilla live two dogs – Beth and Bluebell, and the second Duchess found on the street.
However, British monarchs are not the only ones who get along well with dogs.
In the Danish royal family (Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Marie) until 2021, there was only one dog – Border Collie Grace.
But in December she gave birth to two puppies.
In the royal family of the Netherlands (King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima), Labrador named Luna, Skipper and Nala live for several years, and in October they had a Mambo puppy.
In Norway, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have their own pets – Labradoodle Muffin and Millie Cocoa.
This dog once greatly battered the nerves of its owners: in 2017, during a trip to the mountains, where the family was skiing, the dog escaped, but soon found him.
King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia are avid dog owners no less than their “colleague ” Elizabeth: many years ago they had a dog Bingo, and in recent years they see a mongrel Brandi next to them.
Their daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, started the Rio Cavudla in the spring of 2020, which is a cross between a cavalier and a poodle.
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Over the years, the Queen had over 30 Corgis and Dorgis, with some sources suggesting that she had as many as 14 generations of Corgis.

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Annual ‘Tour de Corgi’ event to include new ‘Queen Elizabeth’ costume category to honour the monarch

“We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover," Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying

Queen Elizabeth II is seen walking in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, in England, on steps at the rear of the East Terrace and East Garden with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgie), Candy (dorgie) and Holly (AP/PTI)

As a tribute to the late UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8, after reigning for 70 long years, the Tour de Corgi parade — an annual event that celebrates the dog breed corgi — will include a new element this year that is likely to make fans of the British royal family and corgi lovers happy.

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It is no secret that the queen was extremely fond of dogs, especially corgis, from a very early age, and that she had been breeding them until 2018, when she finally realised that she may have to leave some of them behind after her death.

According to Country Living, the queen had four dogs at the time of her death: two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, a Dorgi (Corgi-Dachshund mix), and a Cocker Spaniel named Lissy, who joined the family only this year, in January 2022.

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In her lifetime, she reportedly bred 14 generations of corgis, and even famously declared: “My corgis are family.”

According to an Independent report, Queen Elizabeth‘s love for her four-legged friends was well-documented during this year’s platinum jubilee celebrations in the UK, when the sky above Buckingham Palace was lit up with images of the dog breed.

The publication mentioned that the Tour de Corgi parade this year — which has been taking place in Fort Collins, Colorado since 2014 — will include a “Queen Elizabeth and her corgis” costume competition, in “memorium and to honour her”, quoting the event’s organisers who shared this with a local newspaper ‘The Coloradoan‘.

This is a May 12, 1973 file photo of Queen Elizabeth II sitting with her corgis, at Virginia Water to watch competitors, including Prince Philip in the Marathon of the European Driving Championship, part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying, “We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover. I think it is just, you know, our dogs are such a big part of our hearts that it creates a very heartfelt connection.”

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The aforementioned event will take place on October 1, 2022, and will conclude with a corgi parade through the town.

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According to a Reader’s Digest report, the queen was fond of corgis because of their “energy and untamed spirit”, and the fact that her parents welcomed the family’s first corgi, Dookie, in 1933. Eleven years later, in 1944, the queen’s father gifted her a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The pupper even accompanied her on her honeymoon, and gave birth to a pair of puppies in 1949, which reportedly marked the beginning of the royal line of corgis.

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The Queen's Corgis were known to receive luxurious treatment, including special meals and their own room at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen's love for Corgis was celebrated during her platinum jubilee, and they even accompanied her on official events, such as coronation ceremonies and weddings.

The Corgis' presence in the royal family was so prominent that they were often referred to as part of the royal family themselves.

The Queen's affection for Corgis has had a significant impact on the breed's popularity, with Corgi registrations hitting a 30-year peak during her reign.

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Content: King Charles Spaniel numbers are declining and the breed is on the Kennel Club's 'vulnerable list' - amid Corgi boom following Queen Elizabeth's death

  • Corgis have seen boom in popularity after Platinum Jubilee and death of Queen
  • Number of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with Kennel Club hit 30-year peak
  • But popularity of King Charles Spaniels is continuing to decline, hitting a low
  • Lovers of the breed are hoping sharing name with new King will boost the dogs

Interest in Corgis has boomed following the Platinum Jubilee and the death of Queen Elizabeth, according to the Kennel Club.

Numbers of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with the organisation have reached a 30-year high, the Times reports.

Conversely, King Charles Spaniels are continuing to see a decline in their popularity, with lovers of the breed reportedly hoping that sharing a moniker with the new monarch may give the dogs a boost (though the new king prefers Jack Russells).

The breed, which is on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list, hit a low in 2020, with just 56 registrations. This increased to 91 in 2021, but numbers so far this year are so low, it is likely to drop beneath 2020.

The number of Corgis registered with the Kennel Club has reached a 30-year high, with interest growing following the death of the Queen (pictured here in 1980 with three of the dogs)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (as pictured) are doing well in terms of popularity, although their close relative the King Charles Spaniel (not pictured) is seeing a decline

However, it notes that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, the original breed from which King Charles diverged in the middle of the century, is doing well, with 3,772 registrations last year.

The original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed was developed from toy spaniels. Popular as women's pets, they were also beloved of King Charles II, who was said to be so fond of his spaniels, he could not be parted from them.

Although Corgis were on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list in 2014, they are now one ofthe UK's most popular breeds, and the Queen is credited with boosting their popularity (pictured: Queen Elizabeth with one of her beloved corgis, Candy)

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has become known as a symbol of British royalty thanks to its long-standing association with the Queen

Lovers of the ailing King Charles Spaniel may look to the influence the Queen had in turning around the fortune of corgis in recent decades.

The breed was listed as 'vulnerable' in 2014, and the Kennel Club credits Her Majesty's love of the dogs as the major factor in making them one of the UK's most popular breeds today.

Corgis, which have four short legs, a long snout and two huge pointed ears, are famous for being a symbol of British royalty.

HISTORY OF THE CORGI BREED

The word 'Corgi' is Welsh for 'Dwarf Dog', and there are two types; the Pembroke, which is the Queen's breed, and the Cardigan Corgi, a descendent Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund

Pembroke Welsh Corgis originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales from the Spitz family of dogs which are characterised by long, thick fur and pointed ears and muzzle

Corgis are a cattle herding breed that can be traced back as far as 1107 AD, thought to have been brought to Wales by  Flemish weavers

They are the type of herding dog referred to as 'heelers', meaning that they would nip at the heels of cattle to keep them moving

The combination of their low height off the ground and the innate agility of Welsh Corgis would allow them to avoid the hooves of the larger animals

They were officially recognised as a native British breed by The Kennel Club in 1928, but Cardigans and Pembrokes weren't seen as separate breeds until 1934

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The Queen owned more than 30 of the sandy, short-legged dogs throughout her reign.

She was gifted her first corgi, called Susan, for her 18th birthday from her late father King George VI. Ten generations of her corgis then descended from Susan.

Her dogs were given the Royal treatment having their own rooms with elevated wicker baskets and meals of beef, chick, rabbit, liver, cabbage and rice being prepared by a chef each evening.

Sometimes the Queen herself made the dog's meals. But her late husband was said to have 'loathed' the dogs' yapping.

She left behind two dogs - Sandy and Muick - who are now cared for by Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York at their Royal Lodge home.

Muick, pronounced Mick, joined the royal family at the start of 2021 along with a so-called 'dorgi', a cross between a corgi and a dachshund, called Fergus.

Fergus, who had been named after the Monarch's uncle who was killed during battle in the First World War, died after just five months.

He was later replaced with a new corgi called Sandy, as a 95th birthday present from Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Meanwhile Muick was named after Loch Muick on the Balmoral Estate.

Palace sources speaking to the Daily Mail previously revealed the beloved corgis were 'with [the Queen] in the room' at her deathbed when she died on September 8 at Balmoral.

They then touched people's hearts when they made a poignant appearance at Her Majesty's funeral on September 19.

As the late monarch's coffin made its way from London to its final resting place in Windsor, Muick and Sandy waited for the processional to pass, to see the Queen for one last time.

The dogs were seen waiting in the quadrangle with two aides before the late monarch was laid to rest in St George's Chapel.

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The Queen's love for Corgis has also been immortalized in various forms of media, including a 2020 photo exhibition at Buckingham Palace.

The royal connection to Corgis has been continued by other members of the royal family, with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson taking in two Corgis.

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The Queen's Corgis have also made appearances in popular culture, including in the 2012 London Olympics opening video and a 007 film.

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The Queen's last Corgi, Willow, passed away in 2018, but her legacy lives on, and the breed remains beloved worldwide.

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The queen’s beloved corgis have never been far from her side, ever since she fell in love with the breed as a young girl.

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The queen received her first corgi, Susan, as an 18th birthday present, and her 14 generations of royal corgis since then have all descended from the same line. Sadly, Susan’s very last descendant, Willow, recently passed away, marking the end of era for the royal family. However, the queen will forever be associated with the distinctive breed.

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The Queen's association with the Corgi breed has been forever cemented, with her love for the breed spanning over 80 years.

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The Corgis have become a consolation for the royal family, with Prince Andrew gifting the Queen two new Corgi puppies in 2020.

The Queen's Corgis will be looked after by Prince Andrew, and they will live at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth II is the main lover of Corgis among the British royal family, and her influence has significantly contributed to the breed's global popularity.

The Queen's love for Corgis started at a young age, and she received her first Corgi, Susan, as a gift on her 18th birthday in 1944.

Over 30 Corgis lived with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, and they were treated like royalty, with their own room and chef-prepared meals.

The Queen's fondness for Corgis has been adopted by other royal family members, including Prince William and Harry, who have also been known to own and love the breed.

Queen Elizabeth II bred a new breed called Dorgi by crossing Corgis with Dachshunds, and she currently owns Dorgis, including Candy and two puppies, Fergus and Muick.

The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to concerns about their care after her death, but her love for the breed has continued to inspire others.

The last Corgi owned by Queen Elizabeth II, Willow, died in 2018, marking the end of an era for the royal Corgi family.

The Queen's love for Corgis has been well-documented, and it has contributed to their popularity worldwide, with many people seeking to own the breed due to its association with the royal family.

Corgi registrations hit a 30-year peak after Queen Elizabeth II's death, demonstrating the significant impact of her influence on the breed's popularity.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgis were on the vulnerable list in 2014, but the Queen's love for the breed helped to increase their popularity and numbers.

The Queen's Corgis were a symbol of British royalty, and they were often seen accompanying her at public events and in official photos.

The Queen's first Corgi, Susan, had 14 generations of offspring, and the royal Corgi line recently ended with Willow's passing.

The Queen's love for Corgis was not limited to her own pets, as she also helped to promote the breed globally, making them one of the most recognizable and beloved breeds in the world.

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While corgis are synonymous with the late Queen Elizabeth II, it might be a surprise to know the tiny breed is still used as a working dog in Australia.

The Queen had 30 corgis as pets over her lifetime, giving the breed its international recognition.

But the dog has been used for centuries to herd livestock.

Jean Milnes herds south of Adelaide with her female corgi, Tirion.

"[Corgis] have been herding since the Middle Ages at least, there is documentary evidence of them herding back in about 800AD," she said.

"I just got into it because I thought this would be fun to do to see if she could remember what her ancestors used to do."

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There are few corgi herders in Australia now, but Ms Milne is hoping the popularity will boom after the death of the Queen, returning the breed to its farming roots.

"I still have the conversation with people who think corgis are wonderful, associate them with being the Queen's dog, and don't realise that they actually have a job to do," Ms Milnes said.

"There is ... going to be an influx of people wanting corgis for the next year or so, and it would be nice if they did something more than just go to the dog park."

Her corgi trains for herding competitions.

"We should be doing things that … dogs enjoy as well," she said.

"They need to be given the opportunity to achieve things.

"I think it is very important in any breed to maintain what they were intended to do."

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National Welsh Corgi Council secretary Sadie Podger said the dogs were very intelligent, which was needed when herding animals.

"Years ago … the farmers found that these dogs are actually quite smart and adapt to their conditions that they're in and found that they were the better of all the cattle type dogs that they had," she said.

Ms Podger said corgis were known as herd heelers because they could nip the rear legs of livestock to guide and direct the animal.

"When they herd they can roll from one side … of the cattle to the other side with that, and then sort of directing the cattle to where they want it, because cattle can be quite stubborn."

"They're low to the ground so they can drop their head a little bit, and basically the hoof goes over the top of their head where a taller dog could get hit in the head."

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The Queen's death may boost Corgi popularity in Australia, where the breed is already popular, and they are still used as working dogs on farms and ranches.

The Queen's influence on Corgi popularity can also be seen in the increase in search volume and price of Corgis after her death, with some breeders asking for up to 6,000 pounds for a Corgi.

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The Queen's love for Corgis has been celebrated in various ways, including the creation of Corgi souvenirs, statues, and even a Tour de Corgi event with a "Queen Elizabeth" costume category.

The Queen's Corgis have been an integral part of British folk celebrations, and they will continue to be remembered as a symbol of the Queen's love and dedication to the breed.

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The Queen's husband, Prince Philip, reportedly didn't like Corgis, but the Queen's love for the breed was unwavering, and she continued to care for them and promote their popularity throughout her life.

The Queen's Corgis appeared in the 2012 London Olympics opening video, further cementing their status as a beloved and iconic breed.

The Queen prepared her own food for her Corgis daily, demonstrating the special bond she shared with her pets.

The Queen got two new Corgi puppies in 2021, showing that her love for the breed remained strong even in her later years.

The royal Corgi line, which started with Susan in 1944, has come to an end, but the Queen's legacy and influence on the breed's popularity will continue to be felt for generations to come.

The Corgi breed has a long history, dating back to 1107 AD, and originated as herding dogs in the Middle Ages, specifically in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Corgis were used for herding livestock since 800AD and are known as herd heelers for guiding livestock.

The royal family's association with Corgis began in 1933 when King George raised a Welsh Corgi named Dookie.

Queen Elizabeth II received her first Corgi, Susan, on her 18th birthday in 1944, and this marked the beginning of a lifelong affection for the breed.

The Queen's love for Corgis was known worldwide, and she owned over 30 Corgis during her reign, with 14 generations of Corgis descending from Susan.

Corgis were included in the platinum jubilee celebrations, and a statue of the Queen with three Corgis was unveiled, with 50 Corgis attending the ceremony.

The Queen's Corgis accompanied her on official events and photos, and she personally prepared food for them daily.

The royal connection with Corgis influenced their rise in media and culture, with Corgis appearing in the 2012 London Olympics opening video and a 007 film.

The Queen's association with Corgis also led to their increased popularity, with Pembroke Welsh Corgis reaching a 30-year registration peak after her death.

Corgis were listed as 'vulnerable' in 2014 but are now popular, thanks in part to the Queen's love for the breed.

The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to age concerns, but her affection for the breed remained strong until her death.

The royal family's love for dogs is reflected in art, and other royal families, such as the Danish and Dutch royals, also have dogs.

Corgis have become an unofficial symbol of Britain, and their popularity has been boosted by the Queen's love for the breed.

The Queen's death led to a boom in Corgi popularity, with many people paying tribute to the breed and its association with the royal family.

A breeder in Wales provided sires for the Queen's Corgis, and the breed is known for being strong and obedient little dogs.

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Content: A corgi named Florence has captured the hearts of social media users after her owner, Jacqui, shared a snap of her looking 'emotional' while they watched the Queen's state funeral.

Posting on Twitter as @vanbommelj, Jacqui uploaded an image of five-year-old Florence (also known as Flo) spread out on the floor in front of the television, with the Queen's funeral procession on in the background.

She captioned the tweet, writing: "It's been an emotional week for a corgi too."

Dozens of people have since liked the tweet, with Jacqui following it up with an image of Flo also stealing the show during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this summer.

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The image, taken at a street party, shows a cardboard cut out of the Queen, with Florence's lead around it's hand, and the pooch sat obediently below, looking up at the cardboard monarch's face.

Speaking about Florence, Jacqui told The Mirror: "This is Florence a pedigree corgi who we bought from Mary Davies, a breeder in Wales. Mary Davies is part of the Welsh Corgi League and was in the documentary on the Queen’s Corgi’s as her kennel provided a sire for the Queen’s corgi’s.

"Florence has just turned five years old and is lovely natured, she qualified for Crufts but then ruined her looks by knocking a tooth out. She is much happier running on the beaches and wild spaces of the south coast where we live."

Jacqui continued to say: "She is our daughter Ruby’s dog.

"Six years ago Ruby researched the best small dog to fit our family. She settled on Corgis as at the time they were on The Kennel Club's endangered breed list, plus they are known as being a big dog in a small body. Ruby saved all her babysitting and pocket money and did a paper round to pay for half of Florence. The other half being in lieu of three birthday and Christmas presents."

Jacqui added: "Now Florence spends her time out walking every day, promoting the breed to everyone she meets letting them know that Corgis are strong obedient little dogs bred for cattle herding and will happily trek for miles which helps with weight control.

"Her other duties include keeping an ear alert for anyone passing by and attending our street parties (also posted on twitter).

"She was pictured stealing the show as we watched the funeral with my 80 year old parents who watched King George's funeral together as children. They were in the same house crowded around a small black and white TV, my mum remembers this fidgety boy, they later married and had five children. But that’s another story..."

This comes as the Queen's corgis were seen waiting for the coffin to arrive back at Windsor Castle.

Prince Andrew was seen with his late mother's dogs, Muick and Sandy as they were walked inside the grounds of the castle ahead of the Committal Service.

You can follow more updates on the Queen's funeral on our live blog here.

Corgis were represented on social media during the Queen's funeral, and their presence was felt throughout the ceremony.

The Tour de Corgi event honors Queen Elizabeth II and includes a Corgi parade and costume competition, showcasing the breed's popularity.

The Queen's Corgis waited for her coffin at Windsor Castle, and Prince Andrew walked the Queen's Corgis, Muick and Sandy, during the funeral procession.

The Queen's love for Corgis has been immortalized in a cartoon movie, Royal Corgi, which tells the story of

The Queen's love for Corgis has been immortalized in a cartoon movie, Royal Corgi, which tells the story of

The Queen's love for Corgis has been immortalized in a cartoon movie, Royal Corgi, which tells the story of


Queen Elizabeth II has a long-standing affection for Corgis, owning over 30 during her reign.

The Queen's love for Corgis began with Susan, the original, from which all royal Corgis descended.

The Queen's breeding program produced 14 generations of Corgis, starting the royal line in 1949.

The royal family's influence may aid Corgi conservation, as shown by a 30-year peak in Pembroke Welsh Corgi registrations after Queen Elizabeth's death.

The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to old age concerns, but continued to keep them as companions.

Prince Andrew is caring for Queen Elizabeth's Corgis, Muick and Sandy, at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The Corgi has been a recognized native British breed since 1928, boosted in popularity by the Queen's love for it.

Corgis are a symbol of British royalty, contributing to their global recognition.

The Queen's Corgis helped raise the breed's profile and increase their global popularity through luxury travel and meetings with important people.

The Queen personally prepared filet steak and chicken breast for her Corgis daily.

The royal family's breeding practices have contributed to the popularity and diversity of the Corgi breed.

The Queen's ownership of over 30 Corgis has popularized the breed and given it international recognition.

The royal family's bond with Corgis, dating back to 1933, contributed to the breed's rise to fame.

The Queen's Corgis have been featured in media such as a documentary and the 2012 London Olympics opening video.

The royal family, particularly the Queen, has a well-documented love for Corgis, which are treated to a life of luxury.

The Queen's love for Corgis has significantly contributed to the breed's enduring popularity.

The Corgi is a beloved symbol of British royalty due to Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II has a long-standing affection for Corgis, owning over 30 during her reign.

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Content: Queen Elizabeth II is known to have had over 30 different dogs during her reign as the head of the monarchy until her passing last week, Thursday September 8th 2022.

The Queen who has been succeeded by her son, the now His Royal Highness King Charles III, was a big animal lover, but had a definite soft spot for dogs, and in particular, the breed Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

On the day she passed, Queen Elizabeth II had four dogs, two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, one Dorgi — a cross between a Dachshund and a Corgi — and one Cocker Spaniel.

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It has been confirmed that her two remaining Corgis, named Muick and Sandy, will now be looked after by her son, Prince Andrew The Duke of York.

He will look after the dogs alongside his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Despite divorcing in 1997, they remain cohabiting.

The animals will live alongside The Duke and Duchess at their Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The change of ownership was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Duke of York.

Both dogs were gifted to the late monarch by the prince, and so will be returned to his ownership.

During lockdown, Prince Andrew gave Queen Elizabeth two dogs, Muick and Fergus. Sadly, Fergus died last May, and he was replaced with Sandy.

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, posted an emotional statement following the loss of her former mother-in-law.

"I am heartbroken by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. She leaves behind an extraordinary legacy: the most fantastic example of duty and service and steadfastness, and a constant steadying presence as our head of state for more than 70 years," she penned.

"To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend. I will always be grateful to her for the generosity she showed me in remaining close to me even after my divorce. I will miss her more than words can express."

Queen Elizabeth II was renowned for her love of dogs, and other animals including horses.

She began her love of Pembroke Welsh Corgis back in 1933, when she was first given a little corgi named Susan as a gift for her 18th birthday.

All of the subsequent royal corgis bred by the monarch descended from Susan, the original.

It is not known or publicised who will care for Candy and Lissy, the previously mentioned Dorgi and Cocker Spaniel.

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Annual ‘Tour de Corgi’ event to include new ‘Queen Elizabeth’ costume category to honour the monarch

“We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover," Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying

Queen Elizabeth II is seen walking in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, in England, on steps at the rear of the East Terrace and East Garden with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgie), Candy (dorgie) and Holly (AP/PTI)

As a tribute to the late UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8, after reigning for 70 long years, the Tour de Corgi parade — an annual event that celebrates the dog breed corgi — will include a new element this year that is likely to make fans of the British royal family and corgi lovers happy.

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It is no secret that the queen was extremely fond of dogs, especially corgis, from a very early age, and that she had been breeding them until 2018, when she finally realised that she may have to leave some of them behind after her death.

According to Country Living, the queen had four dogs at the time of her death: two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, a Dorgi (Corgi-Dachshund mix), and a Cocker Spaniel named Lissy, who joined the family only this year, in January 2022.

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In her lifetime, she reportedly bred 14 generations of corgis, and even famously declared: “My corgis are family.”

According to an Independent report, Queen Elizabeth‘s love for her four-legged friends was well-documented during this year’s platinum jubilee celebrations in the UK, when the sky above Buckingham Palace was lit up with images of the dog breed.

The publication mentioned that the Tour de Corgi parade this year — which has been taking place in Fort Collins, Colorado since 2014 — will include a “Queen Elizabeth and her corgis” costume competition, in “memorium and to honour her”, quoting the event’s organisers who shared this with a local newspaper ‘The Coloradoan‘.

This is a May 12, 1973 file photo of Queen Elizabeth II sitting with her corgis, at Virginia Water to watch competitors, including Prince Philip in the Marathon of the European Driving Championship, part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying, “We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover. I think it is just, you know, our dogs are such a big part of our hearts that it creates a very heartfelt connection.”

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The aforementioned event will take place on October 1, 2022, and will conclude with a corgi parade through the town.

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According to a Reader’s Digest report, the queen was fond of corgis because of their “energy and untamed spirit”, and the fact that her parents welcomed the family’s first corgi, Dookie, in 1933. Eleven years later, in 1944, the queen’s father gifted her a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The pupper even accompanied her on her honeymoon, and gave birth to a pair of puppies in 1949, which reportedly marked the beginning of the royal line of corgis.

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The royal family's influence may aid Corgi conservation, as shown by a 30-year peak in Pembroke Welsh Corgi registrations after Queen Elizabeth's death.

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Content: King Charles Spaniel numbers are declining and the breed is on the Kennel Club's 'vulnerable list' - amid Corgi boom following Queen Elizabeth's death

  • Corgis have seen boom in popularity after Platinum Jubilee and death of Queen
  • Number of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with Kennel Club hit 30-year peak
  • But popularity of King Charles Spaniels is continuing to decline, hitting a low
  • Lovers of the breed are hoping sharing name with new King will boost the dogs

Interest in Corgis has boomed following the Platinum Jubilee and the death of Queen Elizabeth, according to the Kennel Club.

Numbers of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with the organisation have reached a 30-year high, the Times reports.

Conversely, King Charles Spaniels are continuing to see a decline in their popularity, with lovers of the breed reportedly hoping that sharing a moniker with the new monarch may give the dogs a boost (though the new king prefers Jack Russells).

The breed, which is on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list, hit a low in 2020, with just 56 registrations. This increased to 91 in 2021, but numbers so far this year are so low, it is likely to drop beneath 2020.

The number of Corgis registered with the Kennel Club has reached a 30-year high, with interest growing following the death of the Queen (pictured here in 1980 with three of the dogs)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (as pictured) are doing well in terms of popularity, although their close relative the King Charles Spaniel (not pictured) is seeing a decline

However, it notes that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, the original breed from which King Charles diverged in the middle of the century, is doing well, with 3,772 registrations last year.

The original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed was developed from toy spaniels. Popular as women's pets, they were also beloved of King Charles II, who was said to be so fond of his spaniels, he could not be parted from them.

Although Corgis were on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list in 2014, they are now one ofthe UK's most popular breeds, and the Queen is credited with boosting their popularity (pictured: Queen Elizabeth with one of her beloved corgis, Candy)

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has become known as a symbol of British royalty thanks to its long-standing association with the Queen

Lovers of the ailing King Charles Spaniel may look to the influence the Queen had in turning around the fortune of corgis in recent decades.

The breed was listed as 'vulnerable' in 2014, and the Kennel Club credits Her Majesty's love of the dogs as the major factor in making them one of the UK's most popular breeds today.

Corgis, which have four short legs, a long snout and two huge pointed ears, are famous for being a symbol of British royalty.

HISTORY OF THE CORGI BREED

The word 'Corgi' is Welsh for 'Dwarf Dog', and there are two types; the Pembroke, which is the Queen's breed, and the Cardigan Corgi, a descendent Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund

Pembroke Welsh Corgis originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales from the Spitz family of dogs which are characterised by long, thick fur and pointed ears and muzzle

Corgis are a cattle herding breed that can be traced back as far as 1107 AD, thought to have been brought to Wales by  Flemish weavers

They are the type of herding dog referred to as 'heelers', meaning that they would nip at the heels of cattle to keep them moving

The combination of their low height off the ground and the innate agility of Welsh Corgis would allow them to avoid the hooves of the larger animals

They were officially recognised as a native British breed by The Kennel Club in 1928, but Cardigans and Pembrokes weren't seen as separate breeds until 1934

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The Queen owned more than 30 of the sandy, short-legged dogs throughout her reign.

She was gifted her first corgi, called Susan, for her 18th birthday from her late father King George VI. Ten generations of her corgis then descended from Susan.

Her dogs were given the Royal treatment having their own rooms with elevated wicker baskets and meals of beef, chick, rabbit, liver, cabbage and rice being prepared by a chef each evening.

Sometimes the Queen herself made the dog's meals. But her late husband was said to have 'loathed' the dogs' yapping.

She left behind two dogs - Sandy and Muick - who are now cared for by Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York at their Royal Lodge home.

Muick, pronounced Mick, joined the royal family at the start of 2021 along with a so-called 'dorgi', a cross between a corgi and a dachshund, called Fergus.

Fergus, who had been named after the Monarch's uncle who was killed during battle in the First World War, died after just five months.

He was later replaced with a new corgi called Sandy, as a 95th birthday present from Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Meanwhile Muick was named after Loch Muick on the Balmoral Estate.

Palace sources speaking to the Daily Mail previously revealed the beloved corgis were 'with [the Queen] in the room' at her deathbed when she died on September 8 at Balmoral.

They then touched people's hearts when they made a poignant appearance at Her Majesty's funeral on September 19.

As the late monarch's coffin made its way from London to its final resting place in Windsor, Muick and Sandy waited for the processional to pass, to see the Queen for one last time.

The dogs were seen waiting in the quadrangle with two aides before the late monarch was laid to rest in St George's Chapel.

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The Queen stopped breeding Corgis in 2015 due to old age concerns, but continued to keep them as companions.

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Queen Elizabeth's father, King George, raised a Welsh Corgi dog, Dookie, when she was seven years old, and the Queen has a special affection for Corgi, although she has never revealed why she likes Corgi, although some members of the Royal Family have said that the Queen particularly likes their vitality.
In 1944, on the Queen ’ s 18th birthday, she received a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy named “Susan ”, which became the most important dog companion in the Queen ’ s life, and even accompanied her to coronation ceremonies, weddings, and even her honeymoon with Prince Philip.
"Susan" became the dog mother of the Buckingham Palace Corgi family, a total of 14 generations of children, in 2015, the 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth announced the cessation of Corgi breeding, on the one hand, considering that she is old, may be injured by pet puppies, on the other hand, she is also worried that after her death, the puppy is not taken care of.
After the Queen ’ s death, the royal family also had three dogs: Muick, a 13-year-old Dorji dog, Candy, and a puppy to replace Fergus, who died last year.
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SNAFFLING down a rabbit freshly caught by Prince Harry or Prince William, it’s not their wives or family but the Queen’s corgis.

The pampered pooches are probably the best-fed pets in Britain with each of their gourmet meals being prepared by the same chef that does Her Majesty’s food.

Each offering sees them given meat, rice and a selection of vegetables to ensure their digestion is perfect.

Former palace chef Darren McGrady told The Sun: “The animals really do get spoilt. The corgis when I was there even had their own menu

“[There was] chicken, liver, beef, rabbit. Prince William and Harry used to go shooting rabbits in the great park and those rabbits would then be sent to Windsor and we’d have to clean them, draw them and poach them.

“If beef is on the menu, the beef comes in from the local butcher. Then it’s boiled, no salt, no seasoning, it’s just the plain beef and it’s boiled away until it’s really tender and then it goes into the larder kitchen to cool down.”

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Every meal is prepared with fresh ingredients every single day.

He added: “There’s always a bowl of rice because sometimes the dogs need a little help and there’s cabbage for the other way. That has to be prepared every day in the same kitchen the Royal Family’s nosh is prepped.

“You’re going to start by cutting it into a brunoise, which is an eighth of an inch die, a really fine dice, but when you’re doing things like rabbit and chicken, you’ve got to make sure you chop it really fine because imagine if there were bones in there that got stuck in the corgi’s throat. The royal chef’s off to the tower, I mean seriously.”

Once footmen delivered the food to the dog bowls, the Queen would stir it all together before putting it down for her canines to enjoy.

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Mr McGrady also claimed that for a special treat, Her Majesty would also crumble scones on to the carpet during afternoon tea for the pups to enjoy.

While the sweet snack isn’t a usual treat for dogs it went down well with corgi breeder Kevin Dover’s seven pups.

The 64-year-old, from Ross-on-Wye on Herefordshire, has also met the Queen after the palace decided to breed from one of his dogs.

He said: “The knowledge that she possessed about the breed and bloodlines, it was like talking to somebody that you meet at the dog shows every week.”

The corgi's luxurious treatment doesn't end there as they are even treated to individual bedrooms and fresh bedding.

A source of comfort

The Sun's Royal Correspondent Matt Wilkinson said: "They have their own bedrooms, their own wicker baskets to sleep. It's also said that they also have fresh sheets to sleep with.

"It's the treatment they have because they have the Queen as their owner. They travel in luxury, they live in castles and palaces, and they also get to often meet very important people."

The Queen's first corgi of her own was Susan, who was given to her when she turned 18 and until this year, all of her other pups have been bred from Susan.

Currently, she owns Muick who was a present from Prince Andrew following the death of her husband Prince Philip.

The pets have provided a source of comfort during the incredibly difficult grieving period for the monarch.

Mr Wilkinson added: “We know that on the day Prince Phillip died she was actually out with her corgis in the gardens and also after the funeral she was out with the corgis. They are a very important part of her life.”

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The most loyal public servant of Queen Elizabeth II should belong to her Corgi.
These puppies have been at the Queen ’ s feet for generations, accompanying her for nearly a century, and the Queen has raised more than 30 Corgi in her lifetime.
The combination of the Queen and the Corgi is as natural as the British drink tea and cake, making the little-known breed known around the world.
This brown puppy with pointy ears bustled around the Buckingham Palace, following the Queen from room to room and appearing in official photographs.
In the 2012 London Olympics opening video, the puppies even performed as part of the show.
In the film, the Queen of England leaves Buckingham Palace accompanied by Daniel Craig's 007 agent and climbs into a helicopter, leaving behind her Corgi dogs Holly, Monty and Willow.
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As a child, the Queen loved the Corgi.
When she was seven years old in 1933, little Elizabeth visited the home of a friend who had a dog and wanted to have one. Her father, George VI, gave her her first dog, Dookie.
However, the royal Corgi family, which has been with the Queen for more than 70 years, originated in 1944 when King George VI gave her her Corgi, Susan, on the Queen ’ s 18th birthday.
Even as the Queen went on her honeymoon and ascended to the throne at the age of 25, Susan accompanied her.
She loves Susan so much, and the Corky dogs she keeps are all descendants of Susan.
The Queen stopped keeping Corgi in her 90s because she didn ’ t want the puppy to become an orphan after her death. In 2018, her last Corgi dog, Vero, died.
Despite this, in the last moments of her life, the Queen was accompanied by two "Dachshund" dogs, mixed with the Koki.
One of the puppies, Vulcan, died in 2020.
But in March 2021, it was rumored that the Queen had two more Corgi puppies.
The royal family was battling a series of crises, including the Queen ’ s husband, Prince Philip, who was in declining health at the time.
The two Corgi are said to have been with the Queen when she moved to quarantine at Windsor Castle in the western suburbs of London during the outbreak.
Royal writer Penny Junor told The Sun that the dogs loved the Queen very much and never disappointed her.
She said, “Of course, the Corgi won ’ t go to Los Angeles for an interview. ”
She was referring to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who spat bitterly during an interview with the famous Oprah Winfrey, accusing the royal family of racism and not supporting them.
According to Brian Hoey, author of Pets by Royal Appointment, the Queen loves her Corgi so much that she prepares her own food for them.
Every day at 5 p.m., the servant prepares the dog ’ s filet steak and chicken breast for dinner, and the Queen personally waters the gravy.
However, not everyone in the royal family loves dogs.
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Dogs in the role of pets of the royal families are a very long time, and especially they are loved by the British royal family.
The main lover of dogs, and it is Corgi, is Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain.
The first dog of this breed was presented to her by her father, King George VI, and 7-year-old Princess Elizabeth named the puppy Dookie.
Since then, and especially since the coronation of Elizabeth, Corgi have become residents of Buckingham Palace.
Most of the pets that later lived in the palace are the descendants of this dog.
At the court of Elizabeth II lived a total of more than 30 corgis.
And they became the only living creatures that are allowed to enter the room ahead of the Queen.
At some point, the Queen brought out a new breed – the Dorgi: this happened after one of her corgis had an affair with Princess Margaret ’ s Pipkin Dachshund.
So were born dogs named Vulcan and Candy.
The last corgi of Elizabeth II – 15-year-old Willow – died in 2018.
And in 2015, it was announced that the Queen will no longer breed them, since she has no idea who will take care of the corgi when she is gone.
At the end of 2020, one of her favorite dogs passed away - Dorgi Volcano, who posed with her mistress for Vanity Fair magazine in 2018.
After that, Her Majesty of Great Britain left only one dog, also a breed of Dorgy – Candy.
The coronavirus pandemic made its changes to the Queen ’ s plans: during the lockdown, she was presented with two Dorgy puppies – Fergus and Muick, and the gift was presented by her youngest son, Prince Andrew.
Unfortunately, Fergus died in May 2021.
But in June, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Prince Philip, Andrew bought his mother another puppy.
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Warm feelings for the four-legged were adopted by Prince William and Harry, who got along with dogs since childhood.
In the family of William and Kate Middleton lived cocker spaniel Lupo, which they in 2011 for the wedding gave brother Kate – James, who is engaged in breeding dogs.
In November 2020, the dog was gone, and Middleton Jr. gave them a new puppy, whose name and even sex were unknown.
Probably, the baby, born by the sister of the same Lupo, the couple are very fond – during the last release last week, Kate and William, having met a puppy therapist in a hospital in Lancashire, told reporters that they are glad that their dog (yes, this is “she ”) does not see how they cute communicate with this charming puppy.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle also have their own history of relationships with dogs: now with the spouses in Montecito live beagle Guy and black Labrador retriever Pula.
Dog Guy is a real traveler: the dog moved with Megan to London in 2017 (her second dog she could not take because of the venerable age of the dog), and in 2019, he returned to the United States with his mistress.
The level of attachment of British monarchs to dogs (and not only) was reflected in art: in the summer of 2020, the theme of the annual photo exhibition at Buckingham Palace, which is held when Elizabeth II goes on vacation to Balmoral, was the theme of the love of members of the British royal family for animals.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with the President and First Lady of Ireland and their dogs, 2018
There are other relatives of Elizabeth II: her son, Prince Edward, and daughter-in-law, Countess Sophie, have two dogs – a black Labrador and a Cocker Spaniel – and even a turtle.
Princess Anne ’ s daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike are the lucky owners of boxer Sway and two black labradors Storm and Pepper.
And, it seems, they are most loved by the couple ’ s daughters: once in the paparazzi captured the scene of Mia and Lena walking the dogs themselves.
However, due to the fact that the girls were very little, it is difficult to understand who was walking whom at that time.
And the eldest son of the Queen, Prince Charles, and Duchess Camilla live two dogs – Beth and Bluebell, and the second Duchess found on the street.
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In the Danish royal family (Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Marie) until 2021, there was only one dog – Border Collie Grace.
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In the royal family of the Netherlands (King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima), Labrador named Luna, Skipper and Nala live for several years, and in October they had a Mambo puppy.
In Norway, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit have their own pets – Labradoodle Muffin and Millie Cocoa.
This dog once greatly battered the nerves of its owners: in 2017, during a trip to the mountains, where the family was skiing, the dog escaped, but soon found him.
King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia are avid dog owners no less than their “colleague ” Elizabeth: many years ago they had a dog Bingo, and in recent years they see a mongrel Brandi next to them.
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Corgis bred for herding livestock long before Queen Elizabeth II made them famous

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While corgis are synonymous with the late Queen Elizabeth II, it might be a surprise to know the tiny breed is still used as a working dog in Australia.

The Queen had 30 corgis as pets over her lifetime, giving the breed its international recognition.

But the dog has been used for centuries to herd livestock.

Jean Milnes herds south of Adelaide with her female corgi, Tirion.

"[Corgis] have been herding since the Middle Ages at least, there is documentary evidence of them herding back in about 800AD," she said.

"I just got into it because I thought this would be fun to do to see if she could remember what her ancestors used to do."

Exercising instincts

There are few corgi herders in Australia now, but Ms Milne is hoping the popularity will boom after the death of the Queen, returning the breed to its farming roots.

"I still have the conversation with people who think corgis are wonderful, associate them with being the Queen's dog, and don't realise that they actually have a job to do," Ms Milnes said.

"There is ... going to be an influx of people wanting corgis for the next year or so, and it would be nice if they did something more than just go to the dog park."

Her corgi trains for herding competitions.

"We should be doing things that … dogs enjoy as well," she said.

"They need to be given the opportunity to achieve things.

"I think it is very important in any breed to maintain what they were intended to do."

Big brain, little legs

National Welsh Corgi Council secretary Sadie Podger said the dogs were very intelligent, which was needed when herding animals.

"Years ago … the farmers found that these dogs are actually quite smart and adapt to their conditions that they're in and found that they were the better of all the cattle type dogs that they had," she said.

Ms Podger said corgis were known as herd heelers because they could nip the rear legs of livestock to guide and direct the animal.

"When they herd they can roll from one side … of the cattle to the other side with that, and then sort of directing the cattle to where they want it, because cattle can be quite stubborn."

"They're low to the ground so they can drop their head a little bit, and basically the hoof goes over the top of their head where a taller dog could get hit in the head."

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The royal family's bond with Corgis, dating back to 1933, contributed to the breed's rise to fame.

The Queen's Corgis have been featured in media such as a documentary and the 2012 London Olympics opening video.

The royal family, particularly the Queen, has a well-documented love for Corgis, which are treated to a life of luxury.

The Queen's love for Corgis has significantly contributed to the breed's enduring popularity.

The Corgi is a beloved symbol of British royalty due to Queen Elizabeth II.

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The queen’s beloved corgis have never been far from her side, ever since she fell in love with the breed as a young girl.

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The queen received her first corgi, Susan, as an 18th birthday present, and her 14 generations of royal corgis since then have all descended from the same line. Sadly, Susan’s very last descendant, Willow, recently passed away, marking the end of era for the royal family. However, the queen will forever be associated with the distinctive breed.

We’re looking back at her lifelong affection for corgis. Launch the gallery to see candid photos of Queen Elizabeth and her favorite canine companions!