Buyer question
How long does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pembroke Welsh Corgi a lifespan of 12–13 years.
Source: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the Animal Library
The detail
A low-set Welsh cattle dog bred to nip at heels and duck the kicks, so it is tougher, louder and busier than its size suggests. Bright, affectionate and funny, the Pembroke is a big dog on short legs that needs daily exercise and weight control.
- Best fit
- Families, active singles
- Temperament
- Bold, smart, vocal
What to weigh
Corgis shed far more than people expect, bark readily and may herd children by nipping. Their long back and short legs make weight control and care on stairs important for spinal health.