Demand for corgi puppies has skyrocketed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, figures show. The late Queen was known for her love of corgis - and has even been credited for making them one of the UK's most popular breeds.
While her remaining corgis, Muick and Sandy, adjust to their new lives with Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice as their new owners, Brits have been searching the internet for corgi puppies for sale near them. According to new figures, interest in buying a corgi has "exploded" in recent weeks, with searches at 86 times their usual volume following the Queen’s funeral.
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the Queen’s favourite breed, had already seen strong growth in new puppies, and in 2021 there were 1,223 registered dogs in the UK.
Elina Agnati, founder of WhatAnimalsEat.com, said: "The Queen’s relationship with Corgis has been well documented. Having owned 30 of them during her reign, the breed has received plenty of media attention."
Seconding this, a Pets4Homes spokesperson said: "Pets4Homes is currently experiencing over ten times the volume of daily searches for corgis when compared to this time last week.
"The prices asked by registered corgi breeders have today hit a new high, with average asking prices doubling over the past three days, and some newly-advertised corgis breaking the £2.5k mark for the first time.
"This represents a growth in demand and price which exceeds anything seen during the pandemic period."
But it's not just corgis who could enjoy a boost in popularity following the Queen's funeral, as dog expert John Smith believes Jack Russells and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels could too.
Mr Smith, who founded Yappy.com said: "Many people are influenced by a variety of different high-profile people, however the influence the royal family has on our nation is like no other, so to see a rise in the royal dog breeds during times like these, is certainly no surprise at all.
"The Queen was renowned for loving her corgis, having owned over 30 during her reign, and as the years have gone by, the beloved breed has become increasingly popular with not just the royals but the general public too.
"Thanks to the Queen and her long lasting love for corgis, she has certainly left a legacy that has put them on the map - so we wouldn’t be surprised if this popularity continued.
"As King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, enter Buckingham Palace with their two Jack Russell Terriers, Beth and Bluebell, we would expect this breed and King Charles Spaniels to become the more popular choice, especially during times of great change including the King’s Coronation - after all, who wouldn’t want a dog that’s fit for royalty?"
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