Dorgi
| Dorgi | |
|---|---|
 An adolescent Dorgi | |
| Foundation stock | Dachshund, Welsh corgi |
| Variety status | Not 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'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 belonged to the Queen, and Rum, who belonged to Margaret.[2] Over the years the Queen has had at least ten 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[]
- ^ Martin Belam (18 April 2018), "The Queen's corgis are dead: long live the 'dorgis'", The Guardian
- ^ 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
- ^ Brian Hoey (2013), Pets by Royal Appointment: The Royal Family and their Animals, Biteback Publishing, p. 66, ISBN 9781849546492
- ^ a b Margaret H. Bonham (2005), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designer Dogs, Alpha, pp. 105–107, ISBN 9781592573691
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