Designates the Corgi as the official state dog.

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83rd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2025 Regular Session
House Concurrent Resolution 32
Sponsored by Representative EDWARDS
SUMMARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject
to consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor’s brief statement of the essential features of the
measure as introduced. The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability
standards.
Digest: Designates the Corgi as the official state dog. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.2).
Designates the Corgi as the official state dog.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the State of Oregon has traditionally recognized a variety of official state emblems as
tangible representations of the proud spirit and heritage of this state; and
Whereas Oregon has designated an official state animal, state fish, state pet, state songbird and
even a state insect, but has yet to designate a state dog; and
Whereas the Corgi (or Welsh Corgi) is a small type of herding dog that originated in Wales; and
Whereas the name corgi is thought to be derived from the Welsh words cor and ci, meaning
“dwarf” and “dog,” respectively; and
Whereas there are two recognized breeds of Corgis: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan
Welsh Corgi; and
Whereas the combination of Corgis’ intelligence, speed, agility and low height off the ground
makes them outstanding herding dogs while allowing them to avoid the hooves of cattle; and
Whereas Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom adored Corgis, owning more than 30 during
her long reign, beginning with Susan in 1944; and
Whereas Corgis are absurdly cute and adorable, and their short legs, long bodies and expressive
faces make them irresistible; and
Whereas Corgis have an outsized personality, and they are full of confidence, charm and sass
despite their small stature; and
Whereas Corgis are friendly, loyal and affectionate dogs who form strong bonds with their hu-
mans and love to be part of a family; and
Whereas you can take the Corgi out of the pasture, but you can’t take the herding instincts out
of the Corgi, and they love to “herd” their humans around the house and yard; and
Whereas every summer, hundreds of Corgis (and their humans) gather from all over the nation
on the Oregon coast for the iconic Corgi Beach Takeover, a daylong celebration of our beautiful
coast and of all things Corgi, which also raises thousands of dollars for the Oregon Humane Society;
and
Whereas Corgis are exceptionally smart and quick learners, but they’re also silly and enter-
taining dogs who are famous for their hilarious antics and expressive way of “talking” with grum-
bles, yips and woo-woos; and
Whereas Corgis always look happy, and they spread joy wherever they go; and
Whereas Corgis love games and playtime, and they are always up for an epic Oregon adventure,
NOTE: Matter in boldfaced type in an amended section is new; matter [ italic and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted.
New sections are in boldfaced type.
LC 4757
HCR 32
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whether it’s hiking, beach time or a road trip; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon:
That the Corgi is the official dog of the State of Oregon.
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