The original Dorgi dog is a cross between a Dachshund and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
This hybrid mix was born when one of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd’s corgis called Tiny mated with a Dachshund called Pipkin which belonged to her sister, Princess Margaret.
Clearly happy with the result, the sisters bred more Dorgis. These included Cider, Berry, Vulcan and Candy, who belonged to the Queen, and Rum, who belonged to Margaret.
Over the years, the Queen had at least ten Dorgis, the others being named Brandy, Chipper, Harris, Pickles, Piper and Tinker.
Dorgis have a short coat in a variety of colours ranging from gold to brown to black.
Like many hybrid mix dogs their appearance is not fixed, although Dorgis do tend to have the Dachshund’s body and the Corgi head, and just looks cute.
As we have highlighted before one problem with small dogs that have long backs is that they can be sensitive to knocks on their backs, creating health problems for them.
As such they are not best-suited as family dogs for families with very young children. They are though really good companion dogs and great watchdogs.
Dorgi Temperament
The corgi mixed with dachshund gives us two very loyal and attentive breeds, leading to the Dorgi also being a loyal attentive and loving little dog.
The corgi dachshund mix is just as comfy running around the garden chasing balls as it is sitting by your side, at your feet or even on your lap.
The Dorgi dogs love a fuss, enjoy being groomed (even though they don’t need it) and have comical playful characteristics with the occasional mischievous streak.
An ideal dog for young children as they will be happy being dressed up and interested in games that kids will play both indoor and out.
Pedigree? – No
As we alluded to earlier, the Dorgi is a cross between a purebred Corgi and a Dachshund. This makes it what is termed as a “first generation mix” i.e. a 50-50 combination of its parents.
Some may have floppy ears whilst others might have those distinctive erect ones as common with Corgi’s.
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 in looks is something some fans of designer dogs love, it remains the fact that first generation mixes are just unpredictable when it comes to how they look or whose traits will they inherit.
This means that there cannot be a standard for the breed as it is a prerequisite for any pedigree and the status of an official breed.
What do you feed a Dorgi?
Dorgis have the tendency to eat more than they need to, so they can gain weight easily as a result. Regulate their feeding habits so as to maintain your dog’s weight within a healthy range.
Feed them with ¾ cup to 1½ cups of high quality dry dog food daily. You can also incorporate canned or wet dog food but be sure to adjust the amount of dry food to balance out the calories.
You can give them an occasional treat, especially if the food is low in fat.
Training your Dorgi
Dorgis are clever dogs, and they are usually easy to train. They are obedient and social, but the best training will be acheived while they are still puppies.
Weight
Because of the high variation of these first generation mixed breeds there can be quite a variation weighing between 15 and 28 pounds.
