Corgi’s Heartwarming Quest to Catch Greyhound Highlights the Hurdles of Short Legs

Corgis may be small in size, but they have a larger-than-life personality. Whether they’re strutting around like they own the place or showing off their surprisingly impressive herding instincts, they have a unique charisma that’s hard to resist.

This playful spirit also made this adorable pup believe he could race a Greyhound. If confidence could increase leg length, he might have won!

Watch this video from October 12 to see what can only be described as the most optimistic race of the century.

This little guy has enormous determination! It’s safe to assume these tiny legs slept soundly after this play date. Apparently, Cheese (@ bigcheeseoncampus ), the charming Corgi, did not get the memo that Greyhounds were the world’s fastest dog when he took off after one. But he wasn’t discouraged by the distance between them. Instead, he employed his intelligence to devise routes to cut off his opponent. Unfortunately, that still wasn’t enough to close in on this speedster. Even the Border Collie , who made a valiant effort, couldn’t catch up either. However, if this race were judged on tenacity and cuteness, Cheese would have been crowned the indisputable winner.

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How Fast Can Corgis Run?

Surprisingly, according to Dogster, Corgis can run at a respectable top speed of 23 to 25 mph. While that’s certainly not as impressive as the 45 mph a greyhound’s pace, it is faster than the average human. It also helps explain why these little escape artists can be hard to catch if they don’t want to be caught. However, a Border Collie’s top speed is said to be around 30 mph, so the next time Cheese is in the mood to race, he may want to choose this slower-paced friend instead.

People were impressed by this small dog’s enthusiasm. Viewer @kei.haneunyung responded, “I think how he was trying to maneuver to cut off and catch is great. That’s the best part. Speaking as a dog momma whose Corgi loves to chase our whippet neighbor. It’s strategy, not speed.” His plan probably would have worked with many other dogs. Viewer @doctorturetattoo remarked, “Bro just wanted the participation prize and to feel good about it.” He should be proud of his efforts. Another viewer pointed out, “He’s trying to outsmart him with his herding tactics. That’s a true Corgi: work smarter, not harder.” He did a great job.

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This adorable pup showed us that even if we’re not the fastest, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy playing the game. It’s one of the many lessons dogs teach us about living our best life.