The Cutest and Most Remarkable Long-bodied But Short-legged Breeds of Dog
The Prettiest and Cutest Dogs with the Shortest Legs
There are hundred different breeds of dogs from around the world. These dogs largely differ in size, color, appearances and may other traits but they all have one thing in common – they are very loyal pets; hence regarded as man’s best friend. Here are some dog breeds with long body but very short legs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
One of the cutest dog breed with short legs but extremely long body is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. This breed is from Wales in the United Kingdom and is one of the oldest herding breeds. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very flexible dogs. They can live in urban or rural areas without problems and are very loyal family pet.
Dachshund
Dachshunds are extremely long-bodied breed of dogs with very short legs that belong to the hound family. This breed that originated in Germany was bred to hunt badger, rabbit and other animals. In the US, Dachshunds are used to hunt Prairie Dogs.
Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a unique dog breed with very long body, large ears, long tail but a very short-legged dog breed. It was breed to hunt hare and rabbits by scent. It is regarded as the second best scent dog breed next to the Bloodhound.
Westphalian Dachsbracke
Another dog bred of scenthound with very short legs and long body is the Westphalian Dachsbracke. This breed is from the region of Westphalia in Germany. This dog was used in Sweden to develop the similar looking but a bit taller Drever.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The cute-looking Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a short-legged but long-bodied herding dog breed from Pembrokeshire, Wales in UK. This dog holds the distinction as one of the smallest herding dog. One famous person who owns several Pembroke Welsh Corgis is Queen Elizabeth II of UK. This excellent working dog is also one of the most intelligent dogs in the world.
Lancashire Heeler
Another dog with very short legs but has long body is the Lancashire Heeler. This small dog breed is a drover and herder of cattle and is usually black and tan or liver and tan. A Lancashire Heeler is longer than its height and can weigh up to 5.9 kg.
Drever
The Drever is a dog breed with elongated body and short legs. This scenthound is from Sweden and was bred for hunting deer and other game. It is a descendant of the similar looking Westphalian Dachsbracke of Germany.
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