Welsh Corgi is a very beautiful, vibrant and amazing dog. If these cute animals live in a large family that leads an active lifestyle, they will be happy.
This breed of dog is distinguished by intelligence, intelligence and devotion.
Such a pet will immediately fall in love with the whole family. And in a loving family, their life expectancy will last. Welsh Corgi was given the name of a miniature shepherd. Her height does not exceed 30 cm. And Corgi is the oldest shepherd breed, but today they have become real pets.
These dogs can really smile. And everyone who started a Corgi will be immensely happy.
How to determine the age of the dog?
In order to determine more accurately the age of the dog, you should pay attention to some external signs.
Teeth
In Corgi, in the first 2 years, the teeth take a pointed shape, becoming like a shamrock. They have a snow-white color and a flat surface. Starting from two years, the tubercles on the teeth begin to fade, but the color remains the same. And by the age of four, almost nothing remains of the tubercles, and the color of the teeth fades and acquires 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, fangs grind even more, become dull, and the shape - concave.
And also during this period, tartar may appear, which looks like a hardened plaque. From 8 to 10 years, the teeth are already yellow or even brown. And also they already grind 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 can change.
This method of determining age is quite accurate, but it is worth remembering that there may be small errors.
Since erasing teeth depends not only on age, but also on the food that your pet consumes, and also the hereditary condition of tooth enamel.
Loss of teeth can be not only in old age, but also with any injuries that led to this outcome.
Wool
Young representatives of the Corgi breed have shiny and soft hair. And with age, it becomes coarser, brittle and loses its luster.
In older dogs, the coat is heterogeneous and quickly becomes dirty. At about 6 years old, the first gray hair appears on the muzzle, and after 8 it passes to the head. But some dogs may turn gray earlier.
This can happen even at the age of 3, but this is due to features such as metabolic disorders.
Eyes
With eyes, almost everything is the same as with wool. At a young age they shine, are clean, life and joy are visible in them. And in adult dogs they are dull, a little sad.
Cataracts or glaucoma may also appear.
Activity
Young dogs lead a very active lifestyle, constantly play and run. And with age, they take a step, play less, start to sleep more.
Muscle condition
In youth, they are very strong and resilient, 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.
Average Welsh Corgi Life Span
Modern Corgis are a decorative breed of dog. And their life expectancy is from 12 years. But almost all representatives live to 16 years.
What determines the life span?
The life expectancy of this breed depends on:
- diet and diet;
- conditions of detention;
- care.
How can I extend it?
First of all, in order to prolong the life of your pet, you must direct all your efforts to prevent obesity. If you protect your pet from this ailment, you can avoid a number of diseases.
Therefore, it is necessary for the dog to lead an active lifestyle, and constant physical activity is also necessary.
And while the Corgi is still young, you can engage in special sports with him.
Food
Since the main problem of this breed is obesity, you should carefully monitor the pet's diet.
And it is strictly forbidden to overfeed the dog.
If you feed your animal a dry, prepared food, then strictly follow the recommendations of a specialist.
And if you prefer to feed your pet with natural products, then about 30% of his diet should be meat and offal, but it is forbidden to give kidneys, lungs and liver. The best options for meat are: turkey, rabbit and lamb.
In general, it is impossible to feed pork, and chicken should be given very carefully, because it can cause allergies.
The rest of the diet should consist of rice, buckwheat, as well as dairy products and fresh, finely chopped greens.
And during pregnancy, dogs need to follow the instructions of a veterinarian, and add vitamins and minerals to the diet.
Maintenance and care
The most suitable conditions for living this breed will be an apartment or private sector, but not a booth or aviary.
Since the Welsh Corgi are very sociable, they should always be surrounded by people.
And if this does not happen, then all this will negatively affect their mental state, and can also significantly shorten the life span.
It’s not difficult to care for Corgi.
The hair should be combed 1-3 times in 7 days, during molting it will have to be done every day.
In rare cases, a haircut is necessary.
Eyes and ears should only be treated when necessary. Cut nails periodically, but do not let them start spinning. If the dog eats solid food, then the teeth do not need special care.
It is necessary to carry out water procedures as necessary, and you must definitely dry the dog after washing.
How to care for an elderly dog?
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 cut a little more often, since the pet will move less.
It is very important to periodically be observed by a specialist so that he monitors the state of health.
If you notice any changes, then urgently should go to the veterinary clinic.
And also do not forget that this breed is very important human attention. 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.
