How long do Pembroke Welsh Corgis live?

The median lifespan of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 13.2 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Pembroke Welsh Corgi scores 77 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

77/ 100

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Grade A

Q: What health problems do Pembroke Welsh Corgis have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi include IVDD, Degenerative myelopathy, Hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand disease, Progressive retinal atrophy.

Median lifespani 13.2 yr · small · 10-14 kg

⇆ Compare Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small breed with a median lifespan of 13.2 years, which places it around the middle of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include IVDD, Degenerative myelopathy, Hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand disease. Its overall Breed Health Score is 77/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

IVDD Degenerative myelopathy Hip dysplasia Von Willebrand disease Progressive retinal atrophy

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Marina Zvada via Pexels.