How long does a Golden Retriever Corgi Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Corgi (12–13 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Corgi Mix easy to train?

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

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Golden Retriever Corgi Mix

A Golden Retriever Corgi mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Corgi. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–50 lb and live 11–12 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, source

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

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

Weight40–50 lbcan be 24–75 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Corgi Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix40–50 lb

Corgi24–30 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 10–12 in for the Corgi.

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

Very 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 to very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Corgi moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. The Corgi as affectionate, smart, alert. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Golden Retriever vs Corgi vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Corgi Mix	Corgi
Weight	55–75 lb	40–50 lb	24–30 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	16–18 in	10–12 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–12 yr	12–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	high	high
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Golden Retriever Corgi Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Corgi Mix get?: Most grow to 40–50 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 24–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Corgi Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–12 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Corgi (12–13 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Corgi 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 Golden Retriever Corgi Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Corgi mixes

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