How long does a Corgi Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Corgi Bichon Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Corgi Bichon Mix

A Corgi Bichon mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 18–24 lb and live 13–14 years.

Corgi, a purebred dog — CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight18–24 lbcan be 12–30 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Corgi Bichon Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb

The mix18–24 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Corgi Bichon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 10–12 in for the Corgi and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Figures are for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the more common corgi.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate

The Corgi rates moderate and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Corgi is usually described as affectionate, smart, alert. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Corgi vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Corgi	Corgi Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	24–30 lb	18–24 lb	12–18 lb
Height	10–12 in	10–12 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	12–13 yr	13–14 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Herding	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Corgi Bichon Mix

How big does a Corgi Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 18–24 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–30 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Corgi Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Corgi Bichon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Corgi mixes

Other Bichon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.