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Common health concerns include hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy (a spinal condition), and progressive retinal atrophy (eye disease).
Von Willebrand's disease, a bleeding disorder, is also seen.
Ask your breeder for DNA test results for degenerative myelopathy and eye clearances.
Keep your puppy lean, as excess weight puts severe strain on their long back.

Give three meals per day until six months, then two meals per day.
Corgis are very food-motivated and gain weight easily.
You should always be able to feel your puppy's ribs.
Obesity is one of the greatest health risks for this breed.

Their double coat sheds heavily year-round and requires brushing at least two to three times per week.
During seasonal shedding (spring and autumn), daily brushing is necessary.
Bathing is needed only every few weeks.
Pay special attention to cleaning under the paws and trimming nails every two weeks.

Corgis are highly intelligent but can be stubborn and bossy.
Short, positive sessions of 5 to 10 minutes work best.
Housetraining is usually quick with crate training. Early socialisation is essential to prevent wariness of strangers.
Corgis are naturally vocal and will bark frequently; early training to manage barking is strongly recommended.