How long does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi live?

The listed lifespan for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 12–13 years.

How tall is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

The listed height for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 10–12 in.

Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

The AKC energy score for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 4 out of 5.

Herding Group

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a medium dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is up to 30 lb (male), up to 28 lb (female), height is 10–12 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Affectionate, Smart.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan12–13 years

Weightup to 30 lb (male), up to 28 lb (female)

SizeMedium GroupHerding Group

Height

10–12 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about 0.8 years shorter than the 13.3-year average.

The listed origin is Wales. The coat is described as double, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, close to the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 16 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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