Corgi is a sheepdog (1)

Corgi is a sheepdog. Historically, Corgi was a working dog specially used to herd cattle and watch sheep. Their jobs include grazing cattle on controlled pastures and driving cattle to market. Even though Corgis are so short now, Corgis used to be able to jump on the backs of cows to work. Corgis' short legs allowed them to avoid being kicked by livestock nimbly.

Corgis are sheepdogs (2)

Corgis are sheepdogs. In the past, sheepdogs used as laborers had to pay taxes, and tail docking was a certificate that taxes had been paid. Working-type Corgis will have their tails docked by ranch owners soon after they are born. The current tail-docking of Corgis is done to preserve people’s aesthetics.

Corgi is a sheepdog (3)

Corgi is a sheepdog, and its working method is different from that of border collie. Short-legged Corgis generally drive the herd from the front, moving in a semi-circular arc rather than running around the entire herd. When necessary, the small Corgi will gently nibble on the feet of cattle to drive them away.

Corgi is a sheepdog (4)

Corgi is a sheepdog. Because Corgi is short in stature, it is often ignored by cattle several times larger than it. Therefore, Corgi will bark Called to drive the cattle. Sometimes he will even collide with cattle with his body, and he will not flinch when facing animals many times his size, so the Corgi is definitely a qualified shepherd dog.