{"id":47744,"date":"2026-10-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=47744"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:22:32","slug":"whats-the-best-dog-food-for-corgis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/whats-the-best-dog-food-for-corgis\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Best Dog Food for Corgis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-should-I-feed-my-corgi?\">What should I feed my corgi?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-a-good-food-for-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for corgis?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in corgis?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in corgis?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in corgis?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Do-corgis-need-kibble-for-good-dental-health?\">Do corgis need kibble for good dental health?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-healthy-skin-and-a-glossy-coat-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for healthy skin and a glossy coat in corgis?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How%20can%20I%20sign%20my%20corgi%20up%20for%20The%20Farmer%E2%80%99s%20Dog?\">How can I sign my corgi up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/the-corgi-care-guide-personality-history-food-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pembroke Welsh corgis and Cardigan Welsh corgis<\/a> are beloved for being smart, affectionate, and long&hellip; and for those famously infectious smiles. Corgi people know that you shouldn&rsquo;t be fooled by their tiny legs and seemingly goofy demeanors&mdash;these are energetic herding dogs who need plenty of physical and mental exercise.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Along with that daily exercise, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-and-happy-at-the-veterinarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular vet care<\/a>, and plenty of love and affection, feeding a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can take good care of your corgi. Here are the details.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-should-I-feed-my-corgi?\">What should I feed my corgi?<\/h4><p>To keep your corgi in good health, feed them appropriate portions of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-does-complete-and-balanced-mean-for-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food that&rsquo;s complete and balanced for their needs according to AAFCO standards<\/a>.<\/p><p>A diet of real food for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/the-corgi-care-guide-personality-history-food-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corgi<\/a> contributes to a healthy, active life.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png\" alt='White text on a green background next to a pack of fresh food. Text reads: Real food. Made fresh. Delivered.\"' class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1536x416.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-2048x555.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-a-good-food-for-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for corgis?<\/h4><p>The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog makes real, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-is-human-grade-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human-grade<\/a> food that&rsquo;s gently cooked to retain nutrients and pre-portioned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help maintain a healthy weight<\/a>. All of this makes us a good choice for corgis.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in corgis?<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">It&rsquo;s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog<\/a>, big or small. Being overweight can increase your corgi&rsquo;s risk of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog&rsquo;s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easier.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in corgis?<\/h4><p>Corgis are prone to joint issues, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-you-need-to-know-about-ivdd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IVDD<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-to-know-about-hip-dysplasia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hip dysplasia<\/a>, and other mobility challenges that can be exacerbated by weight gain. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/measure-dogs-body-condition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maintaining a lean body condition<\/a> can help.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Corgi-Happy-With-Pack-of-The-Farmers-Dog-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A corgi with a pack of The Farmer's Dog food.\" class=\"wp-image-47748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Corgi-Happy-With-Pack-of-The-Farmers-Dog-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Corgi-Happy-With-Pack-of-The-Farmers-Dog-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Corgi-Happy-With-Pack-of-The-Farmers-Dog-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Corgi-Happy-With-Pack-of-The-Farmers-Dog.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in corgis?<\/h4><p>Our fresh food is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/all-about-pet-food-digestibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clinically proven to be highly digestible<\/a>&mdash;and fresh, gently cooked food is more digestible than typical kibble. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/decoding-your-dogs-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-quality poops<\/a>.&rdquo; And our internal digestibility studies show that dogs eating The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog produce smaller poops than they did before.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Do-corgis-need-kibble-for-good-dental-health?\">Do corgis need kibble for good dental health?<\/h4><p>Corgis are prone to dental disease&mdash;but, despite widespread myths, standard kibble won&rsquo;t help them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/wsava.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Dental-Guidleines-for-endorsement_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Dental Guidelines<\/a> from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) explain why regular kibble does not get the job done. &ldquo;Standard dry foods,&rdquo; they say, &ldquo;break apart at the incisal edge of the teeth, providing minimal to no cleaning at the gingival margin, which is where it matters.&rdquo;<\/p><p>In general, research shows that healthy and safe chews can benefit dogs&rsquo; dental health&mdash;but you shouldn&rsquo;t let them chew just anything, as certain items can even hurt them. Ask your vet what chewing choices are right for your dog. And know that even effective chews have their limits, and are not a replacement for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-dental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular toothbrushing and dental examinations<\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-healthy-skin-and-a-glossy-coat-in-corgis?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for healthy skin and a glossy coat in corgis?<\/h4><p>Corgis have beautiful double coats&mdash;and The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog supports healthy skin and glossy coats.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-can-I-sign-my-corgi-up-for-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog?\">How can I sign my corgi up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/h4><p>It&rsquo;s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start your corgi on real, human-grade food from The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog<\/a>. Here&rsquo;s how it works.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tell us about your dog<\/strong>. Our plans are tailored for your dog&rsquo;s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition, and other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your recipes<\/strong>. Pick the recipes and format that work best for your dog, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get your trial box<\/strong>. Your trial contains up to two weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it&rsquo;s working for your dog before your first full order ships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep feeding real food<\/strong>. Once you&rsquo;ve had a chance to try (and love) it, we&rsquo;ll keep sending perfectly timed deliveries of healthy, pre-portioned food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real, human-grade, pre-portioned food\u2019s benefits for corgis include weight maintenance and supporting a glossy coat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203,174],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breeds","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47744","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47744"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47744\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47751,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47744\/revisions\/47751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47744"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47744"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47744"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}