Dorgi Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Dorgi is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Dachshund and Corgi dog breeds. Loyal, friendly, and intelligent, these pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents. Dorgis are also known as the Dorgie on occasion.A Dorgi is a dog which is a cross between a Dachshund and a Welsh Corgi.Like most of the herding breeds, they’re smart and easy to train
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HABITAT : hybrid, Dachshund
TEMPERAMENT : willful; friendly; outgoing; playful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : hybrid
SOCIAL UNIT : Between the Dachshund and Corgi dog breeds.
LOCATIONS : Georgia.
STATUS / POPULATION : STATUS:Dorgis are on occasion referred to as Dorgies
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- A Dorgi is a dog which is a cross between a Dachshund and a Welsh Corgi. This hybrid started when one of Queen Elizabeth’s corgis mated with a Dachshund, Pipkin, belonging to Princess Margaret.
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Dorgi dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
brown, black, chocolate, red, and white
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12–15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: Male: 25–30 cm
Female: 25–30 cm -
TAIL
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are known for their long full-length tails, while Pembroke Welsh Corgis are known for being the breed of Corgi without a tail.
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WEIGHT
12 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
The Dorgi is a mixed breed dog
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction:Between 2-4 weeks
Gestation period: Every 6 months, or twice per year -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Dachshund
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1970s
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ORIGIN
Pembrokeshire
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DISTRIBUTION
All around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Species: Welsh Corgi.
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FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Carnivores
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TO HUMANS
This means an energetic, intelligent dog who will do well with games, lots of mental activity, and plenty of human interaction
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
