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Let’s hear it for the sturdy little sidekicks of the dog world: the corgi! An ancient herding breed from Wales, corgis may look like stumpy little potatoes on marijuana edibles, but they have big personalities, big appetites, and a surprising capacity for long-distance walkies (or, uh, waddlies). Despite their deceptively energetic natures, corgis are popular urban doggos, due to their compact size and relative good humor.

And so for corgi enthusiasts—whether owners or

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