By Yin

The Corgi Diet Guide: What to Feed Your Pembroke

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famously food-motivated, which makes training easy — but also means weight management is a constant consideration. A fit Corgi should have a visible waist when viewed from above.

Ideal Daily Diet

An adult Corgi (9–12 kg) typically needs 600–750 calories per day, split into two meals. Active dogs or those doing herding work may need more.

• High-quality dry food with named meat as the first ingredient
• Supplemented with cooked or raw protein 2–3 times per week
• Fresh vegetables as treats: carrot, cucumber, broccoli florets

What to Avoid

• Overfeeding — Corgis will eat as much as you give them
• Table scraps high in fat (risk of pancreatitis)
• Grapes and raisins (toxic to all dogs)
• Xylitol (sweetener found in some peanut butters)

Healthy Treats

Corgis do well with low-calorie treats: a piece of apple (seeds removed), a baby carrot, or a few blueberries. Keep treats to under 10% of daily calories.

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