Herding group · Small
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Smart, bold, affectionate herding dog in a small frame.
Lifespan12–13 yrs
Weight24–30 lb
Height10–12 in
Shedding High
Exercise Moderate
Grooming Moderate
Health conditions to know
Intervertebral disc disease
Long back and short legs raise spinal-disc risk.
Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
DNA-testable progressive spinal-cord disease.
Hip dysplasia
Screen breeding dogs.
Progressive retinal atrophy
Inherited, DNA-testable vision loss.
Obesity
Weight gain strains the long back.
Recommended health screenings
Questions worth asking a breeder about the parents, or your vet about your dog:
- OFA hip
- DNA: DM, PRA-prcd
- CAER eye exam
Who it suits
Active owners who can keep weight down and limit jumping.