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The Board Game Ended Early When the Corgi Joined the Round

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Hundreds of tiny wooden pieces spread across the rug like confetti: stars, tiles, little towers, and round tokens in every color. At the edge of the mess sits a tricolor Corgi, head tilted slightly and big ears turned outward, gazing up with wide, innocent eyes. A laundry basket and a pair of slippers sit behind her, and the room looks like game night ended in a surprise twist.

Corgis were bred to herd cattle, so they love to nip, push, and chase small moving things, which makes a rug full of loose pieces a very tempting arena. They are lively, smart, and surprisingly athletic for such short legs. A Corgi that gets enough exercise and mental work tends to be a happier housemate. One practical tip is to pick up small game pieces right after play, since a dog can easily swallow one. If a piece goes missing and your dog seems unwell, call your vet.

We will call her Biscuit. She does not appear worried at all about the rules, which is fitting, because nobody read them to her. Her face says she would happily start a new game right now, and she is sitting at the center of it. One round, one winner, and no argument about who goes first. The slippers by the door look ready to join in, too.

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