Pembroke Welsh Corgi — breed guide
A full-size herding brain on ankle-height legs. Sheds heroically and will tell you when the mail arrives.
At a glance
- Group
- herding
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 10–14 kg (22–31 lb)
- Life span
- 12–13 years
- Coat
- Thick, weatherproof double coat
Living with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Constant heavy shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Barks readily.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Affectionate · Smart · Alert · Bold
Health to watch
- IVDD (spine)
- Hip dysplasia
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Obesity
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 Pembroke Corgis during her reign.
Questions people ask
Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi good with kids?
Generally yes. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi good with cats?
Usually yes. Pembroke Welsh Corgis typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Pembroke Welsh Corgi handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Pembroke Welsh Corgi's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.