corgi

A corgi is a short-legged dog breed known for its distinctive appearance. This friendly and energetic animal often has a fluffy coat.

When people talk about their dogs or meet someone else's pup at a park, they might ask if it's a corgi. The word "corgi" usually refers to this specific breed of dog, but it can also be used more broadly to describe other short-legged dogs that are similar in appearance. You might hear people calling any short-legged dog a "corgi," even if it's not actually part of the breed, just because it has those cute little legs and an adorable face. If someone shows you a picture of their pet and says it's a corgi, they're probably talking about its shape rather than whether it belongs to the official Corgi Club or not.