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Oil portrait of a red and white Corgi in a black lace veil and dark velvet gown with a pearl necklace. 4 / 25

She Wore the Black Lace Veil, and the Whole Palace Went Quiet

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A red and white Corgi gazes out from beneath a black lace veil, ears upright and soft brown eyes full of calm authority. Her dark velvet gown is trimmed with gold embroidery, and a long string of pearls ends in a jeweled pendant with a single drop pearl. The shadows are deep, and the only light seems to land on her cream chest fur and the small white blaze between her eyes.

There is real gentleness in her face, as though she is a queen mother who has seen every royal drama and decided to keep her opinions to herself. The lace of the veil is painted so finely that you can pick out the little flowers woven through it, and the pearls glow softly against the dark velvet. Her fluffy white chest fur makes a perfect natural collar.

Corgis were originally herding dogs, bred to nip at the heels of cattle, and that busy instinct is still around. They are smart, loyal, and often quite vocal. Many enjoy a daily walk and a good game of fetch or a puzzle toy. Because they have short legs and long backs, it is wise to keep them at a healthy weight and avoid too much jumping on and off high furniture. Their double coats shed quite a bit, so a regular brushing routine pays off. Your vet can help you plan the right food portions.

If she were here in person, she would probably bow her head once, accept a treat, and consider the matter settled.

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