A Dozen Corgis Run The Show At The Corgi In The Garden Cafe In Thailand
Here are two things that are already popular: dogs and cafes. If you combine those two things together and make a dog-themed cafe, you have a sure hit on your hands.
In Thailand, this dreamland exists and it has become a certified hit for locals and tourists alike. Travelers rest their weary walking feet and walk into the Corgi In The Garden Cafe where they are immediately welcomed by a dozen corgis.
Thailand is a beautiful country but this corgi cafe takes it to another level. The popularity of the cafe is not surprising given the country's love for the dog breed.
The owner of the cafe, Tanchanok Kanawaong, shared the origins of her business. Tanchanok is a dog lover.
In fact, she used to have a mix of 10 Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskies at the same time. When her pets passed away, the woman looked for a smaller dog breed with similar personalities to her former pets.
That's how her love for corgis began. She started with one male corgi and began adopting one after the other.
Before long, one of her corgis gave birth to an unexpected litter and her 5-dog pack turned into a dozen. She wasn't really planning on starting the cafe when she initially adopted her pack but seeing them running around and feeling their energetic play gave her an idea.
Tanchanok wanted to share the love and joy she felt with the corgis.
Having a dozen of them made the cafe idea more possible. Her reluctant idea paid off quickly as her customers quickly fell in love with the energetic bunch.
@corgiinthegardenWho wouldn't love this corgi welcoming committee?
The original five dogs Porkchop, Pumpkin, Salmon, Bean, Babycorn and all their pups are loving the endless attention!
Don't worry, the Dynamic Dozen are all trained by a professional to make sure they are protected around humans. Their training is paying off big time since they receive treats from the customers after performing the tricks they've mastered.
@corgiinthegardenTheir diets are still carefully monitored and the owner is making sure they are not being overfed by their guests.
@corgiinthegardenThe pups actually get their daily required exercise at the attached garden within the premises
The dogs are free to run around the garden three times a day to burn all those extra treats they receive. They are such role models!
@corgiinthegardenThe Corgi In The Garden is open from Mondays thru Fridays from 12 noon to 6 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, they are open from 10 in the morning to 6 PM.
How often do the dozen corgis work? They are at the cafe every day but they are only scheduled to meet 50 guests for three hours in total every day.
@corgiinthegardenTheir "fan meet" has an hour interval in between to allow the pups to rest
@corgiinthegardenThe cafe is not accepting reservations and the pup meet is on a first come, first serve basis
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There is also an $11 fee if you wish to be friends with the famous corgis
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It's absolutely worth it isn't it?
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The Corgis in the cafe are of the Pembroke Welsh breed
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They are the kind of Corgis favored by the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II
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Tanchanok assures their patrons and dog lovers alike that their first priority is and will always be the welfare of their dogs
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They may be famous and people do line up to meet them but they are still dogs who need time to be their playful and cuddly selves
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They do look like they have figured out how to balance their personal lives and busy careers!
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If you ever find yourself visiting Thailand, make sure to stop by the Corgi In The Garden. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that will be worth the trip.
After all, it's not every day that you will get the opportunity to meet a dozen happy Corgis all at once. It surely takes a regular coffee run into an unforgettable memory.
