Throughout her long reign, Queen Elizabeth II was known for her reserve and adherence to protocol. But there was one passion that revealed a completely different side of her—the story of a canine dynasty that began with a single puppy.
It all started in 1944 when 18-year-old Princess Elizabeth received a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy named Susan as a gift. The bond was so strong that Elizabeth secretly brought Susan along in the royal carriage, hidden under a blanket, to accompany her on her honeymoon. This act became a symbol of their inseparable friendship.
It was from Susan that a unique breeding line, spanning 14 generations, originated. Over her lifetime, the Queen owned more than 30 dogs, and nearly all of them were descendants of her first beloved pet. They weren’t just pets; they were her constant companions, creating a sense of home behind the formal walls of Buckingham Palace.
However, in 2015, with wisdom and foresight, the Queen made a touching decision: she would stop breeding corgis. Elizabeth II did not want to leave any young dogs behind who would mourn for their owner.
Until the very last days of her life, two loyal corgis, Muick and Sandy, gifted to her by her son, Prince Andrew, remained by her side. After the Queen’s death in 2022, it was he who took them in, fulfilling his duty as a son and bringing this amazing story of royal devotion full circle.
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The Wueen was a lovely child. Her corgis were beautiful🐕
Most of them were not full blooded corgis they were actually a Dorgie. Dachshund corgi mix.
One could argue that the fur family was the superior one.
Is that all could be said of her long reign. She bred dogs? Xxx ❤️
She was the reason my older sister was introduced Corgis and she got because of their butts