What have Corgis and fairies got in common?

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It’s believed that the Corgi’s fairy saddle markings originate from their time as fairy steeds. These enchanting creatures would ride the Corgis into battle, pulling their carts and carriages.

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According to Welsh legend, two warring fairy tribes, the Tywyth Teg and Gwyllion, would regularly mount Corgis as they faced off against each other.

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One day, after a clash that led to the death of two Tywyth Teg warriors, some children happened upon the funeral procession. The children were given the deceased warriors’ Corgis as gifts to help herd their cattle.

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