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Anatomy of Corgi Puppy Cuteness 101

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Without a doubt, Corgis are THE most ridiculously cute puppies anywhere. 


While this is obvious, is it scientifically possible to determine precisely why it’s true?

Perhaps an examination of the parts — and the sum of the parts — is in order. 




I therefore present …

ANATOMY of CORGI PUPPY CUTENESS 101 (with special thanks to Syd & Breezy’s pups for the inspiration!)
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Exhibit #1: They look like Corgis right from the get-go.


In the”Conga dance” formation, the distinctively long body and drumstick legs are clearly visible.

Exhibit #2: The power of multiples.


While one Corgi is good and two are great …


… three or more can melt the heart of the Queen of England herself.
Not that we need convincing. We are observing simple facts!

Exhibit #3: Short legs, huge paws.


Relative to the rest of the body, the paws are outsized and the legs are short.

Fully 98.9% of human test subjects showed a marked mood improvement when viewing the above picture.

There is no plausible explanation for the other 1.1%.
While the ratio of paw to leg is unusual, it’s simple math. And math is scientific!
Just ask NASA. 

Exhibit #4: Pembroke Welsh Corgi bunny butts.


Observation without bias has so far proved impossible. Everybody loves a cute bum.

Even scientists. (Like the ones at NASA).

Exhibit #5: Bellies

Young mammals thrive on physical closeness.

 

Warm, soft bellies are nature’s way of saying “Come here and gimme some lovin”. The frequent Corgi habit of sleeping on the back allows easy access to the belly.

Presumably an evolutionary adaptation.
Exhibit #6: Smiles.


Self-explanatory. Smiles are universal.
(NASA research will one day prove this).

 



Do Corgis giggle?

Well, what do you think?

 

Exhibit #7: Sometimes they look like baby bears, beach balls or foxes.
Although no direct link between Corgi and ursine genes has been definitvely proven, appearances suggest that at some point in the lineage there was a wave of what is commonly known as “kissin’ cousins.”


The end result is an oftimes uncanny resemblance between the two, in the early months of life.

 

The “beach ball” phenomenon has also been documented.

 


In the case of Pembrokes, there is often a foxy aspect. And foxes are FOXY. Ergo …

Exhibit #8: Large, goofy ears.

Humans like the goofy.


A Corgi pup’s ears are just plain big, relative to the body. The ratio falls squarely in the upper range of the International Goof-o-Meter.
NASA will use that too, someday.  Some countries already do; they call it the Metric System.


This is perfectly acceptable, even preferable.
Size matters.

Exhibit #9: They grow up to look like this …


Pembroke Welsh Corgi

… and THIS!

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Besides all of which, Corgis are highly intelligent, playful, affectionate, full of good humor and personality (if somewhat bossy).
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This concludes my quasi-scientific study of the Anatomy of Corgi Puppy Cuteness.

While some of you may have found this information redundant, to you I say pish posh … when was the last time you had your face puppy-washed?

As always, yours in dogdom.

Laurie Eno
Founder & Publisher of The Daily Corgi
“A new dog every weekday!”

About Laurie Eno

If a hunky Welsh Corgi on a windswept beach is your idea of a celebrity snapshot, welcome home! My name is Laurie Eno and I invite you to the tribe.

Comments

  2. Sarah says

    So cute! Yes, I think you have very scientifically covered all aspects of corgi cuteness. Thank goodness, finally someone has done it. Was your research funded by the Canine Health Foundation? ;-P Love seeing all the puppy photos.

  6. Gretchen says

    absolutely makes me laugh and giggle outloud! of course, my co-workers think I am nuts…which may be true…NUTS for puppy kisses and bunny butts FOR SURE!!!

  7. Laurie in Iowa says

    Thanks so much for the puppy post… Emma is just thrilled to be on The Daily Corgi once again. How can you have a bad day if you have a Corgi in your life!

  8. Laurie says

    Hahhaaha this is too cute!! These pups are adorable!! I adopted Sadie when she was about a year old, so I don't know what she looked like as a pup šŸ™

    I love the bunny butts more than anything tho!!! šŸ™‚

  15. Jan J. says

    AWWWWWWWW! How cute can you get! I want one right now! They do have the cutest bums and those ears, those stubby legs. Oh my goodness where is the Sunday paper with the Pet classified ads!? Thank you for a little bright spot in a difficult day!

  16. critter2photo says

    Corgi cuteness is awesome! I'm a totally unbiased cardigan corgi "grandmummy." Our best daughter in law in the world (Adventures of Darwin) shared your corgi cuteness with us. Thank you for the warm fuzzy of the week!

  17. chershaytoute says

    Laurie, you're so right…ain't nuthin' on earth better than Corgi Cuteness – puppy-style or bigger (never taller! *chuckle*), Corgis are just bundles of total cuteness! šŸ™‚

    …Diane

  23. Matt in Greeley says

    I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THEY USED A PICTURE OF OUR BABY AMBER IN THIS POST. She is the pic with her front feet propped up on the concrete step. LOOKIN GOOD CORGIBUTT!!!!

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