🐾 Trivia of the Day
Published on November 21, 2025
Queen Elizabeth II owned many generations of which dog breed?
The correct answer is Corgis. Queen Elizabeth II became closely associated with Pembroke Welsh Corgis from childhood and cared for multiple generations throughout her reign. Her first corgi, “Dookie”, arrived at the royal household in the 1930s, and in 1944 she received “Susan” for her 18th birthday. Many of the Queen’s corgis descended from Susan’s line, creating a celebrated royal bloodline that endured for decades. The Queen also kept several dorgis (a corgi–dachshund mix), further popularizing the breed worldwide.
The corgis’ cheerful temperament, intelligence, and herding instincts matched the Queen’s active lifestyle at Windsor and Balmoral. Photos and official portraits featuring the monarch with her corgis helped define her public image, and royal archives frequently highlight the dogs’ appearances at events, family photos, and even official jubilees.
Fun fact: The Queen’s corgis often traveled with her between royal residences—and some even had their names engraved on personalized food bowls.