Four Corgi Pups Perch on a Hay Bale With Four Different Ears
Four red and white Corgi puppies are crowded onto a hay bale, and not one pair of ears is pointing in the same direction. The top left pup has a tall pointed ear and a head tilt, the one beside it looks sideways with a white blaze down its nose, and the two in front gaze at the camera with dark, shiny eyes. Behind them, a pair of work boots, a woven basket, and a leafy plant make the room feel like a country mudroom.
Corgi puppies are famous for their ears, which often take a while to learn how to stand up. Some pups have ears that perk up early, while others stay folded or go through a floppy phase while the cartilage strengthens. This is normal, and if you are ever concerned about how a puppy's ears are developing, your vet can take a look. The ears are also part of the breed's lively, alert look.
Corgis were originally bred in Wales to help herd cattle, and that history shows up in their personality. They are smart, quick, and eager to have a job, and they do best with training, play, and mental games. A puppy who is not given enough to do may start herding family members by nipping at ankles, which is a habit that gentle training can redirect.
The hay bale is probably a fitting place for a litter of future herders. For now, though, the only job is looking adorable, and all four are doing it with great dedication.
