The reason corgis have those sweet lil' legs is that they all suffer (albeit adorably) from the same genetic condition: achondroplastic dwarfism. The first short-legged puppers happened by accident some 300 plus years ago.

Are corgis dwarfs?

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are achondroplastic, meaning they are a "true dwarf" breed. As such, their stature and build can lead to certain non-inherited health conditions, but genetic issues should also be considered.

Do corgis have naturally short legs?

It's no accident that Corgis has short legs. Like other dogs with short legs, Corgis has a type of dwarfism called Chondrodysplasia. Originally a genetic mutation, it now is a core part of what makes a Corgi a Corgi. Without their short legs, they would be an entirely different dog.