What's the Best Dog Food for Corgis?

AKC Classification: Herding
Exercise Required: 30 minutes/day

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Healthy Male Weight: 30-38 lbs
Healthy Female Weight: 25-34 lbs

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Healthy Male Weight: 26-28 lbs
Healthy Female Weight: 24-26 lbs

Breed Summary

There are very few dog breeds more beloved than a Corgi. Both modern breeds, the Pembroke and Cardigan, are extremely affectionate and make for great companions for any household. Their low, stocky stature and agility has made them great cattle-herding dogs and earned them their name “corgi,” which a Welsh version of the term “dwarf dog.” Pembroke Corgis were made famous by Queen Elizabeth II, whose 30+ corgis have helped her rule over England, but both breeds have very similar characteristics. Fun fact: the biggest difference between the Pembroke Welsh and Cardigan Welsh Corgi is that Pembrokes don't have tails.

Physical Traits
Short, stocky, strong, athletic, agile

Personality Traits
Friendly, engaged, loyal, playful, intelligent

Health Considerations for Corgis

Corgis do have a few important health characteristics when considering pet food. Their long, stocky frames can put stress on joints, and weight management is key to minimizing this burden. Corgis also have higher propensity for eye problems, so we like to recommend food with ingredients that strengthen eye health, especially as they get older. While the Pembroke and Cardigan breeds each have slighly different physical traits, their health and nutritional profile are similar.

Eye Problems

Corgis can develop herediitary issues like Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Cataracts and Glaucoma, so the foods or supplements we recommend may contain:

Joint Issues

Similar to many breeds, corgis are susceptible to Hip Dysplasia and Arthritis, so we like to see their food contain:

Weight Management

Those little corgi bodies, while cute, are not built to carry extra pounds. You'll want to make sure their diet is not contributing to obesity; even a little extra weight can be a burden on their bodies. For this reason, portion control will be important, and in addition we prefer foods with these attributes.

Foods We Recommend: Corgi Puppies

When do corgis grow out of the puppy stage?
12-15 months old

Dogs do most of their growing in the early years, and it's also when they have the most energy - especially corgis. We like to see puppy food with a lot of calories (it's a good thing, we promise) and well-balanced for development. The right dog food ingredients can even improve brain function and make training easier.

IAMS™
ProActive Health Smart Puppy Food

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Merrick
Lil' Plates Grain-Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Dog Food

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CANIDAE
Petite Salmon Formula Small Breed Puppy Limited Ingredient Diet Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Dry Dog Food

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Ollie
Fresh, Custom Puppy Food Plan

+ Individualized, human-grade diet
+ More expensive than kibble or canned food

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Foods We Recommend: Corgi Adults

When do corgis become adults?
12-15 months old

Based on the considerations above, we've listed some dog foods below that we really like for adult corgis and tend to be reasonably priced for the quality. These choices should provide corgis with solid nutrition during adulthood and protect against conditions as they age.

The Farmer's Dog
Fresh, Personalized Ingredient Meal Plan

+ Custom, human-grade diet
+ More expensive than kibble

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Hill's
Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

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Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Formula Lamb & Potato Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food

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Evolve
Deboned Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

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Foods We Recommend: Corgi Seniors

When do corgis become seniors?
6-7 years old

As dogs age, their activity levels slow down and become susceptible to weight gain. This is especially a concern for a Corgi, whose body shape isn't all that forgiving in weight gain. Senior diets are formulated to be lower in calories to offset lower activity levels, and they're also higher in fiber to aid in gastrointestinal health.