Breed · Double-coated shedders
Pembroke Welsh Corgi grooming: daily brushing, shedding, tools
AKC's Corgi coat facts: a daily once-over with comb and slicker, a rake in the late-spring shed, nail and ear checks, and the tools that fit.
Also listed as Corgi, Pembroke
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Short answer
The Pembroke has a thick, weatherproof double coat, a soft, light undercoat under a coarse outer coat, that sheds every day and more in late spring and early summer; AKC rates shedding 4 of 5. AKC suggests a daily once-over with a comb and slicker brush, and a rake to strip out undercoat in shedding season. Core tools: slicker brush, comb, undercoat rake. Don't shave, and let the coat dry fully after a bath before brushing.
Key facts
- Coat type (AKC)
- Double[1]Soft, light undercoat under a coarse outer coat (AKC).
- Coat length (AKC)
- Short[1]
- Shedding (AKC, 1-5)
- 4 of 5[1]
- Brushing (AKC guidance)
- Daily once-over with a comb and slicker brush; a rake in shedding season[1]
- Seasonal shedding
- Every day, and more in late spring and early summer[1]
- Clipping and shaving
- Don't shave; AKC advises against shaving double coats[2][3][1]The breed standard allows show trimming only to tidy the feet and whiskers.
- Nail trims
- Trim regularly, and check the ears at the same time (AKC)[1]
Watch out for
- Dry completely before brushing: AKC says baths help loosen dead hair in shedding season, but the dog must be fully dry before brushing begins.
- Don't shave: AKC's double-coat guide names the Pembroke as a short double coat and says shaving doesn't cool a dog.
- Rakes remove a lot of undercoat quickly. Pull them in the direction of hair growth, as AKC describes, and stop if the skin looks red.
What fits
Product details below are the seller's own description unless a source is shown. Pick the variant named for each item.
Slicker brush
Self-cleaning slicker brush (PS1140)Choose the single brush; any color.
AKC names a comb and slicker brush for the Corgi's daily once-over.
Sold by Stone's Store
Paw trimmer
LED paw trimmer with nail-grinder headChoose the white trimmer, not the spare cutter head.
For tidying the feet, the one trim the breed standard allows.
Sold by lazyishhouse Official Store
Nail grinder
Two-speed rechargeable pet nail grinderChoose the white grinder.
Short foot hair is less likely to snag; VCA suggests 1-2 second touches.
Sold by Pawsh Living Store
Daily: a quick comb and slicker once-over removes much of the shed hair (AKC). In late spring and early summer: add a bath to loosen dead hair, dry fully, then use a rake to strip out the undercoat.
AKC suggests weekly ear checks; Cornell advises cleaning only when you see dirt or debris, and never with cotton swabs.
No catalog pick yet for a comb, an undercoat rake or a dog dryer; see undercoat rake vs deshedding tool and how to manage seasonal shedding.
Questions
How often should I brush a Corgi?
AKC suggests a daily once-over with a comb and a slicker brush, because Pembrokes shed a fair amount every day. In shedding season, a rake helps strip out the undercoat.[1]
When do Corgis shed the most?
AKC says Pembrokes shed even more in late spring and early summer, on top of a fair amount of daily shedding.[1]
Can I trim my Corgi's feet?
Yes. The AKC breed standard allows trimming to tidy the feet, and the whiskers, even for show dogs. Keep a trimmer flat and away from the pads; see how to trim dog paw hair.[1]