Plenty of people claim to be animal lovers, butQueen Elizabethtakes her passion for dogs to another level.
The number of corgis the queen has possessed at one time has varied over the years.
However, Dookie wasn’t the then-princess' only corgi companion.
The queen herself has even referred to her pups as “family.”
Sugar would continue the line, which eventually ended with Willow, the 14th generation of Susan’s descendents.
According toVanity Fair, Her Majesty is credited with inventing a unique breed called dorgis.
However, the initial creation was entirely accidental.
The result: six adorable hybrid pooches that would become known as dorgis.
Queen Elizabeth’s furry pal, Susan, even accompanied her andPrince Philipon their three-week honeymoon (viaTatler).
Nevertheless, Susan wasn’t the only one of Her Majesty’s corgis to accompany her on trips.
According toExpress, the queen’s pets are avid travelers.
However, this fear proved unwarranted, as Shields noted that the royal pets were incredibly well-trained.
“I am delighted to say we never had one accident,” he remarked proudly (viaExpress).
This pet-friendly area is perfect for any royal dog who wants to relax in style.
That’s what they called them," says McGrady.
Being a royal corgi definitely means living a lavish lifestyle.
“I saw in the distance the queen and the corgis, and I got really excited.”
However, McGrady’s nerves ended up getting the best of him.
According to Kelly, jeweler Harry Collins once tripped after failing to spot corgi Linnet lying on the floor.
Still, the corgis' choice of resting place is far from their worst behavior.
Reportedly, Her Majesty’s corgis have gotten into some pretty nasty tussles with other royal pets.
No canned food for these canines!
After all, no chef wants to be responsible for one of the royal corgis choking.
According to theDaily Mail, the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk is home to a pet cemetery for royal companions.
A stone wall decorated with plaques separates the pet cemetery from the rest of the estate.
The plaques remember the lives of other beloved royal pets.
He died in 1915 while leading an attack at the Battle of Loos in France.
