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Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
Bold, affectionate, alert
Also known as: corgi, pembroke corgi, cardigan corgi
- Adult weight
- 10–14 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–13 years
- Size
- Small
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- UK (Wales)
- Group
- Pastoral / Herding
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Intervertebral disc diseaseBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: Merck Vet Manual – Degenerative spinal diseases ↗
- ●Degenerative myelopathyBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: Merck Vet Manual – Degenerative spinal diseases ↗
- ●ObesityBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Hip dysplasiaBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Keep lean to protect long back
- ✓Limit jumping off furniture
Calculators for your Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) ↗
- Merck Vet Manual – Degenerative spinal diseases ↗
- OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.