Caring for a Corgi
As mentioned earlier, the Corgi is a high maintenance dog. It needs regular exercise, lots of attention, and training. However, once you get used to caring for your Corgi, having them as your pet at home will be a rewarding experience for the family, as you will learn to love and adore this small but mighty dog.
Dietary Needs
Since the Welsh Corgi comes from Southern Wales, the best diet for this dog is a diet that resembles the food where they come from. This will help the Corgi digest food better and give them their natural dietary needs.
Foods high in carbohydrates, iodine, calcium, and phosphorus are best, such as fish, lamb, potato, carrots, beets, and barley, which are all naturally found in Southern Wales.
Homecooked meals are the most ideal but when you can’t provide them with human food, there is plenty of healthy dog food in the market that can meet their daily dietary needs.
Grooming Requirements
Corgis have a double coat, which means they do shed a lot of hair. They also have two shedding seasons, which are spring and fall, when they shed incredibly more during these times of the year.
Daily brushing can help to lessen the shedding, as well as giving them frequent baths. Their nails should also be trimmed regularly, and their ears should be checked every once in a while to prevent infections.
Common Health Issues
Corgis are generally a healthy breed but they do suffer from common health issues associated with their short stature. These common issues include elbow and hip dysplasia, cardiac issues, eye disorders, degenerative myelopathy, as well as a bleeding disordered called von Willebrand’s disease. The most common causes of death for Corgis include canine cancer, old age, kidney failure, and urethral obstruction.
Corgis are great family dogs for their affectionate, loyal, and lively dispositions. They make for great watchdogs, as well as playmates for your kids, as long as the kids are not below the age of 5. A highly intelligent dog breed, they are easy to teach and are fun to be around. They do require a lot of attention and exercise, which means you need a lot of time to be around them so they are happy and healthy.
