Which member of the British Royal Family acquired the Pembroke puppy named Dookie in 1933?
Answer
The future King George VI
The acceleration of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's popularity and profile, both within the UK and internationally, is directly attributed to the endorsement by the British Royal Family starting in the early 1930s. Specifically, in 1933, the dog that initiated this trend was a Pembroke puppy named Dookie, who was acquired by the then-Duke of York, who would later become King George VI. Following this initial acquisition, his daughters, Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret, also obtained Pembrokes, cementing the breed's celebrity status and rapidly boosting their visibility in conformation shows.
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