16 Corgi Moments That Are Nothing Short Of Adorable

Falling in love with corgis is almost inevitable. There's the powerful, compact body capable of herding livestock many times its size, and the feisty, exuberant personality that can command the attention of a room. These are dogs that work hard and play harder. Officially, there are two corgi breeds: the Pembroke Welsh corgi and the Cardigan Welsh corgi. Both share the signature low-slung frame and bold, working-dog energy. Pembrokes are the more popular of the two breeds and are famously associated with the British royal family, who have kept them as beloved companions for decades.

No matter which variety you prefer, the dogs on this list will endear you to corgis all over again — or for the very first time. From winter warriors like Wally and Hans to mini celebrities like Maxine, these dogs prove that life is simply more adorable with a corgi by your side. Here are the 16 cutest corgi moments we could find.

Think shoveling snow is a dull chore? Try adding a corgi to the routine. Wally turns into a dancing snow dog when the shovel comes out. A popular Instagram video shows the corgi standing on a few inches of powder next to a partially cleared cobblestone walkway. The excitement starts immediately: a man shovels more snow off the cobblestones and tosses it toward Wally. The moment the snow is airborne, the pup pops onto his feet and tries to catch the icy blast with his face.

"The dog thinks you're doing that just for him," a viewer joked in a comment. Others were more struck by how cute and happy Wally looks during his snow showers, with one viewer noting that the dog's clearly "having the time of his life." A face full of fresh snow is a boon in Wally's world.

Dispatch, we have eyes on our suspect. He's extremely furry and fleeing on four very short legs! Over 14 million people have watched this adorable TikTok video featuring Romo, the corgi, and his police officer "paw daddy." The officer sits in his cruiser until it's time for him to do his job and chase after a perpetrator. Except, this time the perp is Romo. The little corgi bolts in front of the vehicle and sprints as he can down the roadway. Anyone who's seen the "Cops" TV show knows what happens next. The police lights flash, and the cruiser moves toward Romo.

@romothecorgi

Replying to @Snoopythecorgi here ya go! BTW my friends, this is my paw daddy. Having some fun! #Corgi #dogsoftiktok #funnydogsoftiktok #tiktok #tiktoker #corgisoftiktok #CorgiLife #tik_tok #dogsofttiktok #dogsvideofunny #funnyvideos #funnytiktok #police

♬ Bad Boys – Inner Circle

Is it the end of the pup's days of mischief? Not quite. The happy little bounder runs off into the sunshine, leaving the police far behind. "That cop didn't have a chance catching that corgi," a commenter insisted. Another said, "Run, brother, run!"

Double the corgis, double the mayhem. This TikTok video shows Cannoli and Limoncello twisting into each other like they're two parts of a corgi pretzel. Both dogs are on a couch, though neither sits like a typical pup. Cannoli sits upright on the couch itself, and Limoncello stands with two legs behind the couch and two legs resting on the cushion next to Cannoli. The close proximity leads to a bout of mutual play biting. According to the video's caption, they're "always starting beef."

@cannoliandcello_corgis

always starting beef #funnydog #corgi #corgipuppy #corgisoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #pets #doglife

♬ You touched my drum set – Sara Mariah Milholland

Corgis look like ready lap dogs, but they're actually among the most active dog breeds. They were bred for herding cattle and still have that on-the-move instinct. Cannoli and Limoncello aren't on a field chasing animals, so their attention is on new targets — each other. Their "attacks" exude corgi sweetness. One nibbles on an ear, the other gnaws on a leg, and they're all smiles.

Holiday cheer is available year-round if you watch this corgi-filled TikTok video. It starts with five well-dressed corgis sitting at the top of a residential staircase. As Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" blares, three of the dogs hop downstairs, their paws hitting the steps in sync with the song. One embodies Mariah herself and takes the starring role, while the others, bouncing behind, look like trained dog backup dancers.

@californiacorgicouple

Happy December 1st!#corgi#cutedogs#petsoftiktok#petthings#dogsoftiktok#corgisiblings#crazycorgi#foryou#fyp#dog#corgisoftiktok#christmas#christmastime

♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Two furry troupe members opt out of the stairway dance and watch the performers instead. Their non-participation is almost as cute as the show. Multiple amused commenters admitted that they kept waiting for the stationary pair to spring into action and join their fellows. Others connected with the dogs' independent spirit, with one revealing that they "identify with the two on top not even going to try to be on beat."

Sheep have an ancestral urge to run away from sprightly corgis. Occasionally, however, they stand their ground. Mapsan shows how difficult herding really is in an Instagram video filmed on a farm. The camera follows him as he races around a bevy of supremely unconcerned sheep with green ear tags. Most of the sheep keep grazing when he's nearby.

Mapsan's friendliness leads a few outlier lambs to flip the herding hierarchy and start chasing after him. "Ha! He got herded," one commenter wrote. It's a corgi embarrassment, but Mapsan doesn't care. He treats the experience like a delightful game with his woolly best mates. A real working corgi darting among sheep is playing a game, too, but one that involves a lot more drama and excitement. Watching Mapsan hanging out with the sheep is pure relaxation. There's no goal being achieved; it's just cuddly animals enjoying themselves.

In the world of dancing corgis, Laser has something a little extra. She adds finesse to her moves. You can see her best work in this short Facebook reel. Her entire body wiggles as she throws her weight from side to side, tapping the floor with alternating front paws. Sometimes, one paw does a few extra taps, threatening her balance as the other front paw is left hanging in the air.

Laser's evident joy gives charm to the entire little dance. She's moving because she literally can't contain her excitement. There's a small yellow ball on the floor, and just looking at it is enough to flood her with happiness. It's like she's anticipating the pleasures to come when she finally has the ball in her mouth. A few commenters begged Laser's owners to stop making her wait and finally throw the toy.

Milo's thieving shenanigans rely on two traits: speed and his adorable little face. It's almost impossible to get mad when the thief is incredibly furry and has a short wagging tail. Milo's loot of choice is socks, as you can see in a sweet TikTok video. His owner filmed him discovering a low, open drawer and latching onto a pair of white socks. He doesn't wait to see how the human will respond; he immediately sprints away with his prize and tries to hide. He's quite agile for a dog with such short legs.

@shortlegs.milo

Always the socks, lol 😩 #corgi #cute #fyp #funny #dog

♬ Berghain – ROSALÍA & Björk & Yves Tumor

Unfortunately for Milo, the great sock escapade ends quickly. The person filming catches up with the corgi next to a couch, and the pup calmly gives up the socks. It's the end of a battle, however, not the war. According to the video's caption, Milo is a practiced and cute sock thief.

Chewie's tiny legs lead him into tricky situations. Thousands of Instagrammers were entertained by a couch-related mishap caught on camera. The video shows the corgi in an unusual spot: trapped between a couch and a wooden stool. His back legs rest on a couch arm, and his front legs are multiple inches lower on top of the stool. He wants to commit to a spot on the stool, but his sloped position, combined with the stool seat's limited area, confuses him completely. Going backward isn't the solution either, given the angle of his body.

He spends a few seconds trying to figure out what to do before jumping awkwardly onto the stool. It's much too small for a long-bodied corgi, so Chewie tries to jump onto a larger chair next. That jump fails, and the dog lands on the floor, perfectly content. "Played it so cool," one commenter said.

We all have our summer rituals. It might be buying a new bathing suit or indulging in beloved treats like ice cream. In Winston's case, the summertime routine involves a clean pool, a bodyboard, and a willing human. An Instagram video provides a glimpse into the little seaman's skills. He starts off standing on a striped bodyboard floating in an empty pool. He keeps his balance as someone uses a string tied to the board to pull him through the water.

Winston's a skilled bodyboarder until the last few moments when he tries to get out of the pool and plunges into the water instead, leaving you wondering how much this dog likes to swim. "Oopsie daisy!" One commenter said. Luckily, Winston is quickly saved by his human and placed on dry ground. He waddles away with a happy expression as though he's ready for another go on the bodyboard. He might be willing to skip the water bath, though.

Goofy, cuddly Loyd knows the best way to go down an escalator. You flop your head over and let your humans cradle you like an infant! A video posted on TikTok caught the heartwarming moment. Loyd keeps his mouth open, too, so his tongue dangles in the air as the steps move. His smile is somehow bigger than the one lighting up the face of the woman carrying him. Whatever is at the end of this escalator, it's hard to believe that Loyd can like it any more than he likes the journey.

Some commenters said watching Loyd's simple escalator trip brightened their day. They loved seeing the dog's blissful expression and ultra-relaxed position as he was carried. A fellow corgi owner was more impressed by Loyd's bulky size. Depending on the type, healthy corgis can weigh up to 30 or 38 pounds, but there's significant variation. Loyd has the body of a bigger dog on squat little legs.

Simply looking at Muffin and Bacon can trigger a "aww!" response. The pair is one of the cutest ginger duos on social media. Muffin's silly orange cat energy blends beautifully with Bacon's rambunctious, corgi puppy spirit. You can appreciate all their furry cuteness on Instagram. One video shows a fun and lively bout of play. Muffin begins the attack, launching at Bacon while the dog is lying on her back on a pet bed.

It's not quite a sneak attack, however. Bacon's ready for the pseudo-aggression and responds with a few wrestling moves and playful bites. When the animals tussle, they almost look like siblings due to their fur colors. And, just like siblings, no one really wins the fight. One minute Bacon's in the dominant position, the next minute Muffin's chewing on Bacon's tail. The tender interaction between the pair inspired many viewers to comment on how sweet and beautiful they are.

When you have to worry about stressful problems like sky-high heating bills and frozen water lines, heavy snow becomes more problematic than beautiful. That's why a delightful Instagram video of Hans the corgi frolicking in a winter wonderland is captioned, "The only guy in Holland who is still happy with all the snow." For Hans, a vista of pure white powder to run in is what heaven looks like.

The camera follows Hans as he moves quickly up a ramp leading to the top of a low, red brick wall. He then sprints along the bricks until he can jump into a large open field with shoots of grass poking out of the snow. There, he's in his glory. He does a few extra hops before loudly barking multiple times. It's Hans' moment in the snow. A commenter noted, "That is one happy, happy boy."

Winnie's on a doomed but adorable mission to capture the light glowing on her pillow. Her partner in crime? The man manipulating the glow. A camera positioned by the bed recorded the pair working together. The resulting TikTok video shows Winnie sitting by a clump of blankets, her eyes intent on the offending light. The man lies on his back holding his phone. As sunlight hits the little screen, it's reflected back toward one of the pillows under his head.

@nicoleejohannaa

Winnie takes his job very seriously #fyp #corgi #funny #dogsoftiktok

♬ Blue Danube Waltz – The London Symphony Orchestra

The light show has Winnie completely entranced. Every time the man moves the phone, the reflection jumps to a new spot. After a few moments, Winnie can't resist making a play. She rears up on her hind legs and dives toward the illumination. When that fails, she launches another one. The man tries to pet her in consolation, but she has eyes only for the light.

With over a million followers on Instagram, Maxine is canine royalty — and she lives like it. Her cutest moment is one that many humans would pay for. Maxine and the New York Philharmonic star in an Instagram video celebrating the corgi's 10th birthday. Violinists, a cello player, and a bassoonist sit in a semi-circle on stage playing a lovely rendition of the happy birthday song.

Maxine gets the best seat in the house. She's perched inside a backpack carried by one of the violinists. The musician commented on the video, "I can now cross 'play violin with the cutest dog on my back' off my bucket list!" This is an elaborate birthday for a corgi, but nobody's surprised. Another commenter chimed in with, "Only the best for Max!" Maxine is used to her glamorous lifestyle, so she's nonplussed by the mini orchestra around her.

Don't let Pumpkin's corgi good looks fool you. She turns into a little shark when she's in the water. Over 15,000 Instagrammers enjoyed a video of Pumpkin playing with a splash pad. She stomps in a few inches of water and snaps her jaws like she is on the attack. Within seconds, she chomps on multiple watery mouthfuls. Someone commented: "Omg, such a scary pumpkin." 

The corgi's herding instinct makes it a natural heel nipper. It was bred to nip at cattle to get them to move. Pumpkin's treating the splash pad water the same way, like it's something she needs to herd or control. Of course, her efforts get her nowhere, and the water nipping game can continue until she gets bored. That might take a while, however, because she seems quite interested in what she's doing. Her herding history also gives her the ability to maintain short bursts of focus, as dogs that like working tasks tend to have longer attention spans. 

It's time to introduce our final dancing dog. We've seen tippy-tap experts and synchronized performers; now it's time for a twerking corgi. A hilarious Instagram video featuring Walnut announces "corgi booty incoming" in a text overlay, and that's exactly what you see. A separate caption reveals that Walnut isn't auditioning for "Magic Mike"; he simply got his ball wedged in a hallway corner between a wall and a cabinet. He can't go forward, or to the side, so he backs up...and keeps backing up. He throws his bum back until he reaches the other end of the hallway.

Apparently, corgis are known twerkers. A commenter explained that, "Not many breeds can do this move, but corgis are experts, haha." Walnut, in particular, is more skilled than some human dancers. He manages to keep his front paws pinned on his blue ball during the entire dance. Another corgi influencer commented, "One thing about corgis is [they] will always entertain."

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