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What are the names of the Queen's corgis and how many of them does she have?

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The corgis of the Queen are almost as well-known as the monarch herself

Queen Elizabeth II loves Dogs

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Queen Elizabeth II is a huge animal lover who adores spending time with her dogs.

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This year, the 95-year-old queen acquired a new furry family member. It's hoped that the new addition would get along with the Queen's other dogs, including one that was given to her for her second birthday last year.

Queen Elizabeth had 30 dogs over a period

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During her reign, Her Majesty has had over 30 dogs and has had to say farewell to a number of them, including her favourite Corgi puppy, who died in May 2021.

In 2022, how many dogs does the Queen have?

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The Queen has four dogs at the moment: two corgis, one dorgi, and a brand new cocker spaniel. Candy, the eldest dorgi, is thought to have been around for at least ten years.

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The dorgi, a dachshund-corgi hybrid, is said to have been created by the Queen herself. When one of Elizabeth's corgis mated with Princess Margaret's dachsund Pipkin, they created this hybrid.

Have Queen Elizabeth's canines been replaced?

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In January 2022, Queen Elizabeth welcomed a new puppy into the family. Lissy is the new dog's nickname, 

What was the name of the Queen's first corgi?

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Susan, the Queen's first corgi, was given to her as a special 18th birthday gift in 1944. Susan was so close to the Queen that she snuck her on her honeymoon in 1947,

Is the Queen a dog walker?

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Yes, the Queen is known for taking her dogs for two daily walks. After the corgis have eaten their lunch, she goes for her first stroll, which is usually accompanied by a footman.

Is Buckingham Palace really home to a corgi room?

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The Queen's corgis do really have their own apartment at Buckingham Palace. They sleep in little wicker baskets in the corgi chamber and [are] looked after by two footman called Doggie 1 and Doggie 2, 

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