Dachshund-Corgi Mix's Perfect Puppy Dog Eyes Will Make You Melt
Some real-life dogs are so cute that they seem like make-believe creatures straight out of a Hollywood movie. Lottie is one such canine cutie-patootie. In an adorable TikTok video that's been viewed more than 3.5 million times, the darling dorgi (dachshund-corgi mix) does little more than sit and stare at the camera, at one point cocking an ear in the sweetest fashion. The video is captioned, in part, "She's still a puppy but I'm so excited to see what she looks like full grown!"
@emilyymcmillan She's still a puppy but I'm so excited to see what she looks like full grown! – So far I've learned that dorgi's are very sweet and loyal dogs. She follows me everywhere and she's constantly under my feet. She can learn a trick within 2-3 days and she's *almost* fully house trained. She's so smart, I love her sm😭🩷 her name is Lottie btw :) #dorgi #corgi #dachshund #dog #puppy
Netizens were instantly smitten with the miniature mutt. "That is the cutest, most perfect coloring book puppy I've ever seen," wrote one, while another declared, "That is the cutest thing west of the Mississippi. 💜💜💜" One person shared their desire, "Love it I'll have 12 more."
Several viewers expressed strong opinions about Lottie's likely personality, given the specific combination of dachshund personality traits and corgi characteristics. "Cute but definitely gonna have an attitude.. Lol," one person suggested, and another commented, "All I'm hearing is a bundle of sass that will go for the ankles if provoked 😂."
What are the typical traits of dorgis?
"My Corgi had dachshund/corgi puppies and we called them corn dogs😂," one netizen quipped. The American Kennel Club does not recognize dorgis as an official breed, but these lively little dogs are still popular with the public. Queen Elizabeth II, a lifelong dog lover who always kept corgis as pets, is credited with creating the breed. According to the oft-repeated origin story, one of her corgis and Princess Margaret's dachshund stole a romantic moment together, resulting in a litter of dorgis.
With their short legs and long bodies, dorgis are always low to the ground. They tend to be smart, bold dogs, thanks to being descended from two different types of working dogs. They're feisty animals who need lots of playtime, regular exercise, and mental stimulation in order to stay happy and healthy. Many of them are prone to loud bouts of barking.
As cute little Lottie demonstrates, adopting a mixed-breed dog is a great choice for many families. Need even more proof of how cute these dogs can be? Check out this dachshund mix who moves into a new house and makes sure his bed is just where he wants it, and these 26 corgi mixes who prove the best things in life come in small packages.