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Their luminous eyes and exuberant personalities will conquer any dog-loving person’s heart but are corgis the right match for you and your household? Pembroke Welsh and Cardigan Welsh corgis share many of the same characteristics.

Corgis are energetic, smart and highly trainable, and often loud, which are some typical qualities of herding dogs. A corgi needs regular exercise but may also need some modifications, given its short-legged physique. Their shedding and grooming needs are moderate, and there are some potential health issues to be aware of, too.

Are Corgis High-Maintenance?

Corgis are somewhat high-maintenance but they are not harder to take care of than most dogs. These dogs shed quite heavily, especially during the change of seasons. They need to be brushed regularly and bathed occasionally. Corgis need exercise, toys, and activities to stimulate their minds but can, in fact, be quite self-sufficient when you are busy or away.

Are Corgis Easy To Train?

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are among the smartest breeds when it comes to learning new skills and commands. Cardigan Welsh corgis are not too far behind either. Dogs of both breeds can also be stubborn and independent, so you might still need to practice patience and consistency when training your pet. Your corgi will likely respond well to your training even if you are a novice dog owner/trainer and will retain information without much repetition.

Do Corgis Get Separation Anxiety?

Although any dog can have some separation anxiety, Pembroke Welsh corgis are among the breeds that typically can be left alone for a few hours a day. Walk your pet shortly before you leave and provide plenty of toys, and puzzles for bright dogs, and consider using the services of a walker if your workday is very long.

Are Corgis Good Family Dogs?

Corgis are fabulous family pets. These dogs are responsive to training, enthusiastic, eager to play, and protective of their family. They could be prone to chasing/herding children that are very young so that habit would need to be addressed by training. It is even more problematic if the dog likes to nip the ankles of fast-moving people or animals. Corgis are definitely an excellent match for older children who know how to respect their pets’ space.

Are Corgis Good Activity Partners?

Corgis love playing outside and doing some light hiking. They are definitely active pets and like to keep their minds busy, too. Their legs, disproportionately short for their bodies, do present a limitation. Pembroke Welsh corgis should avoid distance running and strenuous hiking due to decreased stamina, and in order to prevent excessive wear and injuries to their joints and backs. Your corgi will make an amazing partner for long walks, however.

Are Corgis Good Apartment Dogs?

Corgis can live in compact homes, including apartments, as long as you take the dog outside for a nice, long walk every day. If your apartment has a balcony, that allows your dog to observe the great outdoors and provides some intellectual stimulation. Having to walk up and down many flights of stairs could be an issue in the long run, given corgis’ vulenrable joints. These pets do love barking and howling, so you would need to address that habit by training your pup appropriately.

Are Corgis Aggressive?

Corgis are not aggressive but they are very vocal and loud, as well as protective of the owner and their territory. They do love to chase anyone and anything that moves fast, which could also be mistaken for aggression.

Do Corgis Get Along With Other Pets?

Pembroke Welsh corgis are very friendly with other household pets, especially if they are raised together. If you bring a new puppy, a cat, or other pet to your home, the dog might be hypervigilant and even hostile at first. Keep your corgi on a leash around the new pet until the animals adjust. If your corgi and the other dog or cat can eat side by side, it is usually a great sign that the two are adjusting well.

Do Corgis Bark A Lot?

Corgis do love to bark and howl and this habit could be hard to overcome due to their herding background. These innate herders used to live on farms, round up sheep and cows, and guard property. Being loud and expressive was a virtue and a useful tool in the past but is usually an undesirable quality now. Dogs of this breed are highly responsive to training, so bad habits can resolve with practice.

To Conclude

Both Pembrokes and Cardigan Welsh corgis are not usually for people who are entirely new to dogs, because being so smart, and a herder, implies having a strong personality.

However, if a relatively independent, playful and opinionated pet sounds appealing to you and your family, a corgi of either breed might be a great match for you.

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