How long does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi live?

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi get?

Males weigh 10–12 kg and females 9–11 kg. Height ranges from 25–30 cm.

Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi hypoallergenic?

No, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding Group

Height 25–30 cm
Weight 10–12 kg 9–11 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

Alert
Bold
Outgoing
Friendly
Intelligent
Devoted

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Pembrokeshire, Wales (pre-10th century (ancient herding breed)). Males weigh 10–12 kg and females 9–11 kg. It stands 25–30 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small breed that originated in Wales. They have a short, thick coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an intelligent and active breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions.

Group: Herding Group
Origin: United Kingdom, Pembrokeshire, Wales (pre-10th century (ancient herding breed))
Coat: medium double · Red, Sable, Fawn, Black and Tan, Black-headed tri-color, and Red-headed tri-color
Also known as: Corgi and Welsh Corgi
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 2a4b364b-ec99-467c-b86c-516415601771

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from pwcca.org ukcdogs.com royalkennelclub.com en.wikipedia.org

Pembroke Welsh Corgi FAQ

How long does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi live?: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi get?: Males weigh 10–12 kg and females 9–11 kg. Height ranges from 25–30 cm.
Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi hypoallergenic?: No, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi in?: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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