Corgis mature around 24 months old

Open their eyes between 12 and 18 days old.
In 20-30 days, puppies’ hearing and vision develop, they begin to learn to walk, and their deciduous teeth grow.
30-45 days, the dog is weaned.
On days 45-60, sleep gradually decreases and they begin to learn and play with each other.
2-3 months, most corgis have their ears erect during this period, and it is also during this period that dogs begin to socialize.
For 3 months, the puppy should be taken out frequently for socialization training to make it familiar with the surrounding environment.
4-7 months is the period of tooth replacement for Corgis. A small number of Corgis start to lose teeth within four months. During this period, they should be given more molar snacks, toys and calcium supplements.
4-12 months, the beginning of teeth replacement also marks that Corgi will enter an embarrassing period.
At the age of 1-2, the Corgi's body shape has generally stopped changing. However, 1 to 2 years old is an important shaping stage for the Corgi. All parts of the body begin to become rounded and coordinated, and the head and mouth gradually change from pointed to pointed. Width.
2-7 years old is Corgi’s adulthood. For domestic Corgis, it is recommended that female dogs be sterilized before the age of two (six months at the earliest) to avoid the occurrence of reproductive diseases, while male dogs should be sterilized as early as possible because after sexual maturity, male dogs will have personality changes due to stimulation of sex hormones. Changes, especially when encountering a female dog in heat, will become restless and even aggressive.
At the age of 8-10, Corgi has entered old age and his body is aging. Moreover, this period is a period of high incidence of various diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, tumors, kidney failure, joint diseases, etc.
After the age of 10, obvious characteristics of old dogs appear, such as tooth loss, vision deterioration, slow reaction, gray coat, slow movement, etc.

Common Corgi Diseases

1. Corgis were originally cattle dogs, so they were very active and consumed a lot of calories. However, now they are mostly used as pet dogs. The biggest problem with Corgis is It’s easy to become fat. There are many other health problems caused by obesity.
The living environment of ordinary families is not large, and Corgis do not get enough exercise. In addition to controlling their diet, it is also important to increase the amount of exercise.
2. People with short legs and long bodies are also prone to intervertebral disc disease. If you are overweight, the probability of occurrence is even higher. In addition to avoiding obesity, strenuous movements such as jumping up and down should also be prohibited in order to reduce the burden on the spine.
3. Hip dysplasia is also a genetic disease that may occur in Corgis and can easily lead to degenerative arthritis, so weight control and joint maintenance are very important. During the growth stage, old age, and obese people, you can appropriately supplement Bone Strengthener to reduce arthritis.
4. In addition, progressive retinal degeneration is also a recessive genetic inheritance that needs attention, which will cause dogs to gradually lose vision. There is no cure, and the only way to prevent it is to avoid breeding offspring of such dogs.
5. Other common diseases include cataracts, ectopic knee joints, epilepsy, etc.

HeavyNote: Although everyone loves to watch Corgis jump up and down, and there are many "funny" pictures of Corgis wrestling on the Internet, don't let Corgis climb stairs! Don't let your corgi climb the stairs! Don’t let Corgis climb stairs!

Corgi daily care needs to know

1. Corgis have double layers of fur. The short and thick bottom layer of fur can keep warm, and the outer layer of fur can prevent dust and waterproof. Such a double layer The coat structure allows the Corgi to adapt to any grazing weather.
2. Corgi itself doesn’t have much odor. Depending on the degree of “skin”, it can be bathed once every 10-14 days.
3. Because Corgi’s hair is short, there is no way to style it. In summer, it can be trimmed appropriately instead of shaved.
4. In addition to regular eye care, it is recommended that nails be checked and trimmed every three weeks.