My small way of honouring our late Queen Elizabeth II is to post this month's blog about her love of Corgis.
Over her majesty's lifetime, she has owned over 30 Corgis with names such as Plover, Disco & Mint. The specific breed is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi whose ancestry dates back to the 10th century. The breed is known for cattle herding and originates from Pembrokeshire in Wales.
PWCs are the shortest breed of the herding group measuring between 10 & 12 inches and come in four different fur colours (Fawn, Red, Black & Tan and Sable) with white markings.
Welsh legend says the fairies and elves of Wales used the Pembroke Welsh Corgis to pull fairy coaches, work fairy cattle and serve as the steed for the fairy warriors.
The Queen's first Corgi was given to her on her 18th birthday in 1944 and named her Susan. All thirty-plus corgis have descended from Susan, providing her own royal bloodline of Corgi as it were.
The largest number of Corgis her majesty owned at once was 13 - that's a lot of mouths to feed! The Queen always liked to feed her dogs herself whose diet would consist of chicken, liver and rice plus rabbit from the royal estates.
Her Royal Highness always thought of her dogs' safety. It is reported that she would carry a magnet whenever she was fitted for a dress. The magnet could be used to pick up pins to prevent the dogs' from pricking their paws.
One special dog - Monty - was lucky enough to appear alongside the Queen in the infamous James Bond themed opening to the 2012 Olympics.
When any beloved pet of the royal family sadly passes, they are all buried in a special pet cemetery at Sandringham.
Queen Elizabeth has left behind at least four dogs. Two Corgis called Muick & Sandy, a Cocker Spaniel called Lissy and one Dorgi called Candy. The Dorgi is a Dachshund, Corgi hybrid breed that her majesty is credited with originating.
May Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace and be reunited with Prince Philip and Susan.
Comments