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Corgi Shiba Inu Mix

A Corgi Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Corgi and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 20–25 lb and live 12–14 years.

Corgi, a purebred dog
CorgiPhoto: Dog breed facts, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Shiba Inu, a purebred dog
Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight20–25 lbcan be 17–30 lb
Height12–14 inat the shoulder
Lifespan12–14 years
SizeSmall

How big does a Corgi Shiba Inu Mix get?

Corgi24–30 lb
The mix20–25 lb
Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 10–12 in for the Corgi and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding
High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

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 Shiba Inu low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming
Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Corgi is usually described as affectionate, smart, alert. The Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

TraitCorgiCorgi Shiba Inu MixShiba Inu
Weight24–30 lb20–25 lb17–23 lb
Height10–12 in12–14 in13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan12–13 yr12–14 yr13–16 yr
Sheddinghighhighmoderate
Energyhighhighmoderate
GroupHerdingmixedNon-Sporting

Questions about the Corgi Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Corgi Shiba Inu Mix get?
Most grow to 20–25 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–30 pounds.
How long does a Corgi Shiba Inu Mix live?
A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Corgi (12–13 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Corgi Shiba Inu Mix shed?
Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Corgi Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu mixes

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