Do you want a Labrador with short legs? The Corgi-Labrador mix, also known as the Corgidor, can be just such a dog. It could hardly be cuter!

Name:

• Corgi-Labrador-Mix
• Corgidor

Origin:

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• Wales (Corgi)
• Great Britain (Labrador)

Height: 12 - 23 inches

Weight: 40 - 55 lbs

Life expectancy: 12 - 14 years

Coat type: Short or medium length, fluffy, with undercoat

Coat color: Black, chocolate brown, reddish, or yellow

Character: Cheerful, active, strong-willed, loyal, enthusiastic

Suitable for beginners? Not really, due to training needs.

Want to know which breed's genes prevail in the Corgi-Labrador mix? This TAG24 dog guide shows what the Corgidor can look like and how it behaves.

A Corgidor is a mix of a Corgi and a Labrador, but the mix of both parent breeds is not a recognized breed in its own right.

Such dogs are instead regarded as a hybrid breed, where it is often unclear which characteristics of the parent breeds will prevail.

The Labrador is a medium-sized dog that weighs between 55 - 80 lbs. A Corgi weighs a maximum of half as much because it is significantly smaller. A mix of the two lies somewhere between these dimensions.

As both parents have different coat colors and even patterns in the case of the Corgi, both can also vary in the offspring. The coat can be short (Labrador) to medium length (Corgi).

Common characteristics of a Corgidor

• Small to medium-sized
• Often looks like a Labrador with short legs
• Athletic
• Large muzzle
• Small ears
• Rather short coat
• Color and pattern vary

The exact appearance of such a mix depends, for example, on what type of Corgi one of the parents is.

Corgis are friendly and strong-willed dogs who love attention and being outdoors with their humans. However, they can be a little bossy and have a tendency to bark, nip, and bite.

Labradors are very intelligent and full of energy, which is why they love action. They don't like long periods of rest or being alone at all. They can occasionally become restless and quickly feel separation anxiety.

What personality does a mix of Corgi and Labrador have?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict which characteristics will really come through in a Corgi-Labrador mix. To avoid negative characteristics, you need to keep them busy and know the basics of dog training. Then you can look forward to positive character traits:

• Intelligent
• Friendly
• Social
• Eager to exercise
• Affectionate
• Loyal

Families

With early socialization and consistent training, a Corgidor makes a wonderful family dog because it is good-natured and loyal. It also typically gets along well with children.

Owners of other animals

A Corgi-Labrador mix also gets along very well with other animals. The sooner they get to know each other, the better. With cats in particular, it is important that the four-legged friend gets to know them as a puppy.

Active people

In general, a Labrador and Corgi mix is ideal for active people: it likes to swim, run, and play ball and frisbee. If you take enough time to go outside with your four-legged friend, you can easily keep it indoors.

Is a Corgi-Labrador mix suitable for beginners?

These mixed breeds are not necessarily suitable for beginners because Corgis are not so easy to train. If this breed becomes more established, the challenge may be too demanding for first-time owners.

Despite its high activity level, a Corgi-Labrador mix should not be encouraged to jump. This increases the risk of intervertebral disc disease. Due to the parent breeds, the following diseases can also occur.

• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Degenerative myelopathy
• Progressive retinal atrophy

To prevent or at least delay the onset of these diseases, plenty of exercise and a proper diet are crucial. A Corgidor will then usually live to be around 12 to 14 years old.

Corgi-Labrador mixes generally have a fluffy coat with a dense undercoat. As they also shed a lot, a lot of effort must be put into grooming them. This includes the following points in particular:

• Regular bathing and washing with a suitable shampoo
• Ideally, brushing daily – at least twice a week
• Correct claw trimming

The exact frequency of brushing ultimately depends on how much an individual dog sheds. It is best to talk to a vet about whether you can trim their claws yourself and how often this is necessary.

With good training, early socialization, and sufficient exercise and care, a Corgi-Labrador mix will be the perfect companion.

The pup will reward your attention with loyalty, love, and many wonderful moments. However, despite its small size, it may be a job too big for beginners, and you should have some experience.