stackyFACTSThose incredibly stubby, hilariously wide dogs favored by internet meme pages were actually fierce agricultural workers. Corgis were entirely bred to be incredibly low to the ground so they could aggressively nip at the heels of stubborn livestock while seamlessly dodging the violently retaliatory kicks of annoyed cows.
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