For some time now, clips have been circulating online showing corgis being lowered into water, but their fluffy round bottoms, despite their owners' efforts, float to the surface like a bobber – very funny and adorable.
There is a myth that a corgi's bottom is almost 80 percent air. But in that case the dog wouldn't be able to walk, so this is obvious nonsense.
In reality, experts explain, a corgi's bottom is almost 80 percent fat, not muscle fiber. It is thanks to this feature that dogs of this breed earned their nickname «round butt».
Excess fat forms in the buttocks because of the corgi's build — short legs and a large head. Because of this, most of the weight goes to the rear part of the body.
At the same time, dogs of this breed are more prone to weight gain than others. And, as science has confirmed, fat floats better in water. Along with the excess fat, corgis have a thick double coat of fur, which also adds to their buoyancy, notes the portal New Pets Owners.
