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cor means dwarf in welsh and gi means dog in welsh

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The word "corgi" comes from Welsh origins, with "cor" meaning dwarf and "gi" meaning dog in Welsh. This reflects the breed's small stature and long history in Wales as a herding dog.

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What is 'Welsh Corgi' in Welsh?

The word "corgi" in Welsh means "dwarf dog."


Where did the name corgi come from?

Welsh corgis originated in Wales, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. In fact, the word 'corgi' said to have meant 'dwarf dog' in Welsh. The two types of Welsh corgis, the Cardigan Welsh corgi and the Pembroke Welsh corgi are named for the Welsh counties in which they originated.


What type of dogs does the Queen have as pets?

Answer Queen Elizabeth is famous for keeping Corgis.


What is the origin of the word of the word corgi?

awsomeThe word "Corgi" is either from the Welsh "cor" (dwarf) and "ci" (dog). The "ci" becoming "gi" by normal mutation resulting in corgi. Another interpretation is that of "cur dog" or "Cur". This interpretation can be dated back to one of the earliest dictionaries, to Wyllam Salesbury's "A Dictionary in Englyshe and Weslhe" London, 1574, where there is a reference to the "Korgi ne gostoc", that is, Corgi or curre dogge. (The use of the K rather than the C at that time was perfectly proper and eventually the K was no longer used interchangeably with the C.) The connection of the word "Corgi" with "Cur" has considerable historical support as there are many references to Corgwn (plural of Corgi - pronounced Corg'n, sound out like oxen) in many a cywydd (a song of praise) in the 14th and 15th centuries.


Where is the origin of a chihuahua corgi mix?

The origin of a Chihuahua Corgi mix, also known as a Chigi, is unknown as they are considered designer dogs or hybrid breeds. It is likely that they were first bred in the United States to combine the characteristics of both the Chihuahua and the Corgi breeds.

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Is corgi a proper noun?

The noun 'corgi' is a common noun, a word for a breed of herding dog. The type of corgi named for its region of origin is a proper noun: Welsh corgi Penbroke corgi (or Pembroke Welsh corgi) Cardigan Welsh corgi


What is 'Welsh Corgi' in Welsh?

The word "corgi" in Welsh means "dwarf dog."


Where can one find the definition of the word corgi?

It is a Welsh word, 'Cor' means small and 'Ci' means dog


Is corgi in greek?

I believe that word is of Welsh origin.


Do you have a picture of the webkinz welsh corgi?

No but it is suppossed to come out in November.


What country does the corgi come from?

The Welsh Corgi comes from Wales, where they were a herding breed. Their short stature allowed the cattle to kick over their heads and the lack of tail prevented the cattle from stepping on them.Depends, but mostly Wales.There are two kinds of corgis that I know ofCardigan Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi, but they are both from Wales and that is the main place they come from.


Does the welsh corgi grow big?

Activity book portion will not come forit


What type of dogs does the Queen have as pets?

Answer Queen Elizabeth is famous for keeping Corgis.


Where did the name corgi come from?

Welsh corgis originated in Wales, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. In fact, the word 'corgi' said to have meant 'dwarf dog' in Welsh. The two types of Welsh corgis, the Cardigan Welsh corgi and the Pembroke Welsh corgi are named for the Welsh counties in which they originated.


Which animal is a corgi?

A corgi is a dog


What is the origin of the word of the word corgi?

awsomeThe word "Corgi" is either from the Welsh "cor" (dwarf) and "ci" (dog). The "ci" becoming "gi" by normal mutation resulting in corgi. Another interpretation is that of "cur dog" or "Cur". This interpretation can be dated back to one of the earliest dictionaries, to Wyllam Salesbury's "A Dictionary in Englyshe and Weslhe" London, 1574, where there is a reference to the "Korgi ne gostoc", that is, Corgi or curre dogge. (The use of the K rather than the C at that time was perfectly proper and eventually the K was no longer used interchangeably with the C.) The connection of the word "Corgi" with "Cur" has considerable historical support as there are many references to Corgwn (plural of Corgi - pronounced Corg'n, sound out like oxen) in many a cywydd (a song of praise) in the 14th and 15th centuries.


What breed do corgi belong?

Corgi IS a breed.