Dorgi BasicsYup, the adorable name is a dead giveaway – prepare to meet one of the cutest designer dogs around! The Dorgi is the charming result of crossing a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a Dachshund, two compact pooches with distinct appearance and loveable personalities. The result of this unusual pairing is a pooch that leaves no one indifferent, with a stocky, pudgy physique that makes everyone that sees them squeal in cuteness. They’re best known for their plump, long body, short legs, and large, erect ears, and round puppy eyes no one can say no to. But it’s not only about looks with these small dogs, as they are also super cute and extremely affectionate, loyal, energetic, and social.Fit even for Queen Elizabeth II, these dogs are a lot of fun and will provide you with years of love and devoted companionship. But they can be a bit challenging in their own way. To find out if a Dorgi should be the next new member of your pet family, check out the facts below.The Dorgi is a cross between a purebred Corgi and Dachshund.Origin The Dorgi is a designer crossbreed, which means that their history isn’t well-documented – their origins are not entirely known and their past is a bit murky. While no one can know with certainty how the Dorgi originally came to be, there are some sources that indicate that these short-legged cuties have a royal origin – and while we can’t claim it with certainty, these stories are certainly fun to consider. Namely, as most people know, the late Queen Elizabeth II was a big fan of Corgis, and has kept many of these dogs throughout her life, whereas her sister Princess Margaret had Dachshunds. According to some theories, two of their pets had an unplanned “affair”, the result of which was the first well known litter of crossbreed puppies we’ve come to know as Dorgis. Whether that story is true or not, the fact that Queen Elizabeth II did keep Dorgis as pets – in fact, one of the four dogs that outlived her was a 15-year old Dorgi named Candy. PedigreeThe Dorgi is a cross between a purebred Corgi and a Dachshund, which means it is a so-called “first generation mix” or a 50-50 combination of its parents. The mother is usually the Corgi as they are the bigger of the two breeds, and the puppies can take up after either of the parental breeds or be a complete mix of the two. Some pooches might have floppy ears while others have the distinct erect ones, some might sport the classic Doxy colors of coat whereas others will combine the colors of both parents – and all of this diversity can be seen across one litter! While the element of surprise is something that many fans of designer dogs love about them, the fact remains that first generation mixes are quite unpredictable – you simply can’t know how a litter of crossbreed puppies will look like and whose traits will they inherit. As a result, there can’t be a standard for the breed, which is a prerequisite for pedigree and the status of an official breed. Even so, don’t let that discourage you – no matter which parent they favor more, Dorgis are always the best of both worlds, inheriting a little something from both the Corgi and the Daschund. Food / Diet
