Posts tagged "corgi"

"So where's your new dog, man?"
"What are you talking about? He's right there."
"What? Where?"
"Dude, he's right there on the floor. Right in front of us."
"What? There's nothing there."
"Yes, there is! Patches, my dog!"
"All I see is a bunch of carpet, then a particularly cute bit of carpet, and then more regular carpet."
"The cute bit is Patches!"
"Man, did you lie about getting a dog, and now you're pretending its invisible because you don't want to admit the lie?"

[via Reddit]

The perennial joke about children's toys is that you'll spend a lot of bread buying them something big and elaborate, and they'll end up spending more time playing with the box it came in.

The same is true for pets. We spend epic amounts of money on toys when cats are perfectly happy batting at dangling pieces of string or your shoelaces. And dog, well, they genuinely love tennis balls and chew toys, but when all of those are too chewed up to play with anymore and you haven't hide time to buy replacements yet, improvise.

Everybody's talking about this corgi's talent for catching hurled treats. Um? That's cute and all, but let's not bury the lede here. How about the dog's apparent ability to bend time and space at will in order to make the treats fly in slow-motion? Is nobody going to talk about that? Is nobody going to talk about this terrifying miracle?

Try not smiling on a swingset. It simply can't be done. Even the biggest grouch you've ever met says "Wheeeee!" when he's pumping higher and higher. Now sit a corgi--the smilingest breed of dog on the planet--on a swing and being to push it back and forth. Watch how it beams. Have you ever seen a happier looking creature on the face of the Earth? Neither have we.

This dog's name is Yuki, but they should've named it Linus! Ha ha! Get it? Linus, as in Linus and Lucy? Linus and Lucy from 'Peanuts'? 'Peanuts,' the immortal comic strip by Charles Schultz? 'Peanuts,' it had characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy and Linus and Lucy? Linus, the precocious little boy with a philosophical mind but who never put down his security blanket? OK, good, now we're both on the same page.

I'm going to be honest with you: I secretly hate videos like this. Why? Because I'm an incurable klutz, and always have been. I don't like watching an animal who has no opposable thumbs operate its body with more grace and finesse than I can dream of. I resent you, balancing corgi.

We should probably stop making yearbooks entirely now since this guy just won at senior portraits for forever. Sure, our hero has mountains of swag all on his own, but we know what sends this photo over the top. There's no doubt about what the pièce de résistance is. High schoolers: You're not going to top a corgi in a necktie. Not ever. Just tell the yearbook club at your school that you want to be listed under "Not Pictured." You're all also-rans from this point forth. We're sorry. Game over.

[via Buzzfeed]

This face. This face is one of the great rewards of dog ownership. Nothing's better than seeing pure joy bloom across your pooch's mug.

Says this Daily Squee corgi's owner, "He's primarily an outside dog, so when I come out and sit on the deck with him, he lays his head on my lap and smiles at me. He is always this happy to see me. Can't beat the love of your dog." You'll get no argument from us.

Did you ever see something so darn cute that it makes you want to punch holes in the wall? Maybe that's just me. Those are my issues. But if you are like me that way, prepare to lose your security deposit.

This litter of corgi puppies are outside for the first time since they were born. All that green grass? This is the first time they've ever seen it, the first time they've felt that fresh soil beneath their little corgi feet. It's a pretty great feeling, you can tell. Those corgis are pretty happy. You know who's not happy? Me, when that interloping golden retriever bumbles into frame at the 1:35 mark. Get out of there, old dog! It's puppy time!

Herp. And furthermore, derp.

via corgiaddict

Corgis look kind of awkward with their thick, stocky bodies on those short, stubby little legs. But in fact they're very sturdy and well-built for herding sheep (their raison d'être). Still, operating one of those bodies can take a little bit getting used to--especially when engaging in a somewhat unnatural physical task like climbing stairs--so it helps to have a experienced buddy to give you a boost. That's a good lesson in general. It's almost always a good idea to have a buddy with you, no matter what you're doing. This message brought to you by corgis, the official dog of Queen Elizabeth and the Internet.

Name: Russia, aka Russia-Bear or Booger-Bear

Location: Woonsocket, R.I.

Age: 4

Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Favorite Treat: Anything edible (or not) that she can get her paws on. She really loves Joe's O's cereal and Cowabunga Rolls.

Favorite Toy: The carcasses of stuffies that she has destroyed, and her treat ball.

Likes: Fetching tennis balls, naps in the sun, and herding smaller dogs.

Dislikes: Swimming, having her nails trimmed, and not being able to eat everything Mom and Dad are eating.

Weird Quirks: Russia often sleeps on her back with her paws in the air. She also always has to have the last word when being reprimanded.

Fun Fact: Russia was born in Australia. We like to think that she barks with an accent.

Congratulations to our submitter, just for the halibut. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

Two things you can count on:

1. Dogs love peanut butter.
2. The Internet loves corgis.

So here's a video that combines love with love, as we can all sit back and enjoy watching Pudge indulge himself in his favorite treat. Sort of. It appears Pudge has already gone to town on that jar of peanut butter. All that's left is those last few precious morsels clinging for dear life to the sides of the jar, hoping to dodge a determined knife or spoon or, in this case, tongue. But pity poor Pudge, whose tongue just isn't long enough to lick the jar clean. But he's the never-say-die type. Dream your peanut-buttery dream, Pudge.

"Hey. Hey! I'm gonna get you outta here."
"What?"
"She's in the bathroom. We only got a minute. I'm gonna spring you!"
"How? My crate is locked."
"I'm gonna unlock it!"
"You can't unlock it. You don't even have thumbs."
"Don't need 'em! Trust me, I've been watching them. When they used to keep me in this crate, I watch them. I know how it works."
"Well, hurry if you're going to do it."
"I'm hurryin'! I just gotta... It goes up, like this."
"Do it quiet! She's going to hear you."
"I almost got it. There! It's unlocked. Now be casual."
"O-OK... I'm free!"
"Freedom!"
"Success!"

Cute Pet Name: Teemo

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Age: 11 months

Dog Breed: Corgi mix

Favorite Toy: Any type of ball. He destroys tennis balls.

Favorite Treat: Droppings from his owner's cooking.

Likes: Playing with his big sister Raynor and being a lapdog.

Dislikes: When his owner leaves him.

Weird Quirks: Teemo has a large overbite, a condition called parrot mouth. His front teeth are always exposed and when his owners adopted him, he had a dead front tooth which has since fallen out. As a result, he's really goofy looking.

Fun Fact: He is trained to pose for the camera and act. He knows what the camera is and every time his owner takes out the camera, Teemo walks up and sits in front of it.

Congratulations to our submitter, kitkatherine. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!