How long do corgi live and what does it depend on?

Welsh Corgi are very beautiful, bright and amazing dogs. If these cute animals live in a large family that leads an active lifestyle, they will be happy.

This pet will immediately be loved by the whole family.... And in a loving family, their life expectancy will last. The Welsh Corgi was named a miniature shepherd dog. Her height can never be higher than 30 cm. And also the corgi is the oldest shepherd breed, but today they have become real pets.

These dogs can really smile. And everyone who has got themselves a corgi will be immensely happy.

In order to determine more accurately the age of the dog, you should pay attention to some external signs.

In the corgi, in the first 2 years, the teeth take on a pointed shape, becoming like a shamrock. They have a snow-white color and a smooth surface. From the age of two, the bumps on the teeth begin to wear off, but the color remains the same. And by the age of four, there is almost nothing left of the tubercles, and the color of the teeth fades and takes on a grayish tint. And from the age of five, the teeth begin to turn yellow, and they become dull. From 6 to 8 years old, the canines are grinded down even more, become blunt, and the shape is concave.

And also during this period, tartar may appear, which looks like hardened plaque. From 8 to 10 years of age, the teeth become yellow or even brown. And also they are already grinded to the end, become shorter and oval in shape. And from the age of 12, they begin to crumble and fall out, and because of this, the bite may change.

Since the abrasion of teeth depends not only on age, but also on the food that your pet eats, and also the hereditary state of the tooth enamel.

Loss of teeth can be not only in old age, but also with any trauma that led to this outcome.

Young representatives of the corgi breed have a shiny and soft coat. And with age, it becomes coarser, brittle and loses its luster.

In older dogs, the coat is irregular in structure and quickly becomes dirty. At about 6 years old, the first gray hair appears on the muzzle, and after 8 it goes to the head. But some dogs may turn gray earlier.

This can happen even at the age of 3, but this is due to characteristics such as metabolic disorders.

With eyes, almost everything is the same as with wool. At a young age, they shine, clean, life and joy are visible in them. And in adult dogs, they are dull, a little sad.

And also cataracts or glaucoma may appear.

Young dogs lead a very active lifestyle, constantly playing and running. And with age, they move to a step, play a lot less, start sleeping more.

In youth they are very strong and elastic, with age they lose all this, weaken and become loose.

And due to the fact that dogs stop moving a lot and constantly sleep, obesity can occur.

Modern corgi are an ornamental dog breed. And their life expectancy is 12 years or more. But almost all representatives live to be 16 years old.

The lifespan of a given breed depends on:

• diet and diet;
• conditions of detention;
• leaving.

First of all, in order to prolong the life of your pet, it is necessary to direct all efforts to prevent obesity. If you protect your pet from this ailment, then you can avoid a number of diseases.

And while the corgi is still young, you can play special sports with him.

Since the main problem of this breed is obesity, you should carefully monitor the pet's diet.

If you are feeding your animal dry, prepared food, then strictly follow the recommendations of a specialist.

And if you prefer to feed your pet with natural products, then approximately 30% of its diet should be meat and offal, but it is forbidden to give kidneys, lungs and liver. The best meat options are turkey, rabbit, and lamb.

The rest of the diet should consist of rice, buckwheat, as well as fermented milk products and fresh, finely chopped herbs.

And during pregnancy, the dog needs to follow the instructions of the veterinarian, and add vitamins and minerals to the diet.

The most suitable living conditions for this breed will be an apartment or a private sector, but not a booth or aviary.

And if this does not happen, then all this will negatively affect their mental state, and can also significantly shorten their life span.

Grooming a corgi is not difficult at all.

The coat should be brushed 1-3 times every 7 days, during the shedding it will have to be done every day.

Treat eyes and ears only when necessary. To trim claws periodically, but do not let them start to curl... If the dog eats solid food, then the teeth do not need special care.

It is worth carrying out water procedures as needed, and it is imperative to dry the dog after washing.

The process of caring for an elderly animal is almost the same as for a young one. And it differs in that the claws will need to be trimmed a little more often, since the pet will move less.

It is very important to see a specialist periodically to monitor your health status.

And also do not forget that human attention is very important for this breed. These dogs want to know and understand that they are still needed and loved. Therefore, be sure to devote as much time as possible to your favorites.

You can learn about the Corgi dog breed from the following video.