A dog with stubby legs, a stocky build, and a goofy grin might not seem like the ideal running partner or watchdog, but the Pembroke Welsh Corgi loves defying expectations. The breed, developed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, England, was used as a herding dog. Breeds like the Keeshond, Pomeranian, Finnish Spitz, and Norwegian Elkhound were among their earliest ancestors and served as the foundation for the short-legged herding breed. Given their adorable appearance and connection to the Queen, the popularity of these pups has been steady.