Corgis

It is now time for me to share with you the most wonderful dog on the planet. The corgi. One day I will own one of these, or possibly own thousands of them. Whatever my career allows me to do. In any case, I consider myself a true Corgi Connoisseur (copyright for this title goes to none other than Charlotte). To truly appreciate the greatness of the corgi, we must go over the four crucial aspects that make them so ridiculously awesome: Body to Leg Ratio, Versatility, Ambition and Adorable Lack of Intelligence.

1. Body to Leg Ratio

The corgi body to leg ratio is one of the critical components of the corgi repertoire that makes them the most desirable canine known to man. This holy ratio demands that body length is 4 times that of the leg height.

This creates a compact squishiness that is quite adorable, as the corgi has a predisposition to waddle rather than walk simply due to its body type. This body ratio is not to be equated to the dachshund body ratio, which is excessive and therefore no longer adorable, as it only evokes pity from us corgi connoisseurs. That poor dachshund and its unrighteous 1:6 ratio, causing it all sorts of horrible back problems. No, the 1:4 ratio is the only truly delightful waddle-inducing ratio.

The 1:4 ratio also has the wonderful side effect of producing moments like the famed Corgi Flop, in which Cooper the corgi shows us the joy of having tiny legs.

2. Versatility

The corgi has a great deal of diversity not only in its abilities, but also in its uses! It goes without saying that the corgi is a great companion, good with kids, yada yada yada, but just look at what it can do! What you can do with it! A dog of this level of well-meaning, innocent attitude and convenient shape gives the opportunity to invest in all kinds of new activities. Including, making a tunnel!

Giving it an iPad!

Or putting it in a hilarious spin off video!

3. Ambition

Not only versatile and chubbcute, the corgi is also a dog of great ambition. They're the queen's favourite, so naturally they are driven to go above and beyond what is required of them. For instance, although we have seen that the corgi is somewhat limited in its jumping abilities (see Cooper), determined corgis are able to overcome this shortcoming and be great athletes, like little Neil Armstrongs.

4. Adorable Lack of Intelligence

As much as I revere the corgi, mayhaps even worship it, I must be humbled and acknowledge that yes, this is a dumb doggie. Although the corgi rises above every other breed in numerous ways, intelligence is not one of these. But, lucky for the corgi, it is cute and waddly and so its lack of intelligence only suits it more! Whereas something like a bulldog or pug, well, when they are stupid we are not even surprised. And then they are dumb and a little ugly too, and it is hard to see what is redeeming.

Anyhoo, as previously mentioned, in corgis this lack of intelligence is a redeeming characteristic! One cannot help but think, aww, corgi is so silly! Case and point, this little fellow:

Other Great Corgi Qualities

• Fun to Name: Consider. Oswald, Lu Lu Belle, Edgar, Lucy. So many good corgi names.
• Cute Puppies. Consider this video:

And if all this has not been enough to make you love the greatest dog in the world, at least you can be well-educated on what a corgi is!

-Sarah