Corgis put on a royal show at Rose Bay Dog Beach

Corgis put on a royal show at Rose Bay Dog Beach

Queen Elizabeth cannot live without her Corgis and the breed is clearly becoming more popular in Sydney and eastern suburbs owners have organised a royal gathering this weekend.

Dr Sam Sorauer with Clara-Belle, Karen Bronham with Hannah, Stuart Momo and Denise Ng with Fuji, Andrew Burgess with Space and Chris Goebell with Korben at Rose Bay Dog Beach. Picture: Craig Wilson

So says Corgi owner Andrew Burgess who is looking forward to bringing his furry friend Space to the Sydney Corgi Beach Day at Rose Bay beach this Sunday.

“It’s just a great chance to meet up with the other Corgi owners and we love bringing the dogs together,” he said.

Queen Elizabeth II petting one of her Corgi dogs in 1998.

Organiser and Aussie Corgis Group member Theodora Chan said Rose Bay dog beach was perfect for a Corgi catch up as it was the best dog beach in the metropolitan area.

Clara-Belle the Corgi goes for a swim at Rose Bay Dog Beach. Picture: Craig Wilson

“Last year was our first beach day in honour of the So Cal Corgi Beach Day, where hundreds of them turned up,” said Ms Chan.

“We wanted to start up the Australian chapter and we are hoping to get more publicity for the event.”

Fuji the Corgi goes for a swim at Rose Bay Dog Beach. Picture: Craig Wilson
 

Ms Chan said 70 owners and their pooches had confirmed attending the event for the corgi races, prizes and food from 11am.

“Corgis are very clever, sometimes a bit too clever, extremely loyal, with stacks of personality,” she said.

“They are really good with kids and they are like a little shadow following you around, plus their stumpy legs are adorable.”

Queen Elizabeth II holding her Corgi dog.
Queen Elizabeth II and her Corgi dogs.
The Queen Mother and her Corgi dog in 1940.

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This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph November 12, 2016 and was written by Kate Bastians.