The death of Queen Elizabeth II not only marked the beginning of a new era for the monarchy led by King Charles, the queen’s son, but also for dog breeders. More specifically, corgis. According to Business Insider, Pets4Homes, the largest pet store chain in the United Kingdom, has recorded a tenfold increase in demand for corgis, and prices have doubled in the past week, reaching the highest level in history. Specifically, for one purebred corgi puppy, buyers will now have to spend over £2,600, and for one-year-old dogs (currently available at Pets4Homes), one must spend just over £2,300.
In tribute to the queen
By purchasing a corgi, buyers wish to pay tribute to the queen and own a kind of symbol of the kingdom, representing Elizabeth’s exceptional reign. During the 70 years she wore the crown, 30 corgis lived with Elizabeth II. The last corgi born at the palace passed away in 2018, just a few days before the queen’s 92nd birthday. Muick and Sandy, the corgis that were with the queen in her final moments and at her funeral, were acquired by Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice. According to Business Insider, there is also a cemetery for royal pets on the queen’s estate, Sandringham Estate.
