who has the oldest corgi?

I know the breed info usually makes reference to about 12 years for corgi lifespan, but I'm wondering if folks here have experiences with much older corgis. So, who has (or has known) the oldest corgi? What are some tips for longevity?

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Permalink Reply by Aber, Ragnar and Kelso on April 15, 2012 at 5:31pm

This gives me hope for Aber. He was diagnosed with IVDD at 9 1/2 when he had 2 discs rupture and the surgery to correct it failed. He just turned 12 a couple of weeks ago. He hates his cart too, so he gets carried around or "seals" himself about the house. It's amazing how quickly he can move when he wants to and he's happy as Larry most of the time.

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Permalink Reply by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on September 29, 2011 at 1:40am

Gromit's great-great grandma lived to 15 years old before DM got her. A favorite quote of mine by A. Turnbull "Dogs do not live long enough, their only fault, really."

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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on September 29, 2011 at 3:54am

I know it doesn't really count, but I have a corgi mix who's almost 17. Other than kidney decline (controlled by diet), Bruce is doing great. Well, his hearing is going, but that's a blessing since noises like thunder terrify him, and we live near a Marine Corps base. When they do large ordinance training he would tremble and try to hide - now he does not seem to hear it. I don't take him on long walks anymore, but he gets around the house and yard just fine. I loooove him so much!

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Permalink Reply by Potus on September 29, 2011 at 7:37am

I asked my mother and my great grandfathers Corgi Napoleon lived until he was 14. Apparently his legs gave out towards the end.

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Permalink Reply by Denise Hawkins on September 29, 2011 at 7:41pm

Our furbaby Basil lived til he was 13 and a half and it was cancer that got him. We were tempted to have him treated but after a long consultation with the Vet it was decided that he was probably too old to go through it and it would maybe do him more harm than good.
We still miss him very much, and we know he sent Archie to us

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Permalink Reply by Deadrisk on April 11, 2012 at 10:42pm

my corgi is about 18. she is aware and not blind or deaf. i have to pick her up most times because her back legs are weaker. part of it tho is the classic corgi manipulations.. from my personal exp. with this little beast is that love is the best thing. it's a crapshoot how long they'll live.

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Permalink Reply by Allison on April 12, 2012 at 9:40am

Our corgi, Fergie, was 19 when she passed away. She was deaf and her back legs were weak but she was active until a few days before she died.

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Permalink Reply by Stacey on May 6, 2012 at 9:59pm

Our first corgi lived to be 16 1/2 and he just one day died in his sleep, active until the end. Our last corgi died at 14 of a rapid cancer of the blood vessels. She had different health problems through the years but she kept on ticking until the cancer got her.

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Permalink Reply by Theresa + Caitlyn on May 7, 2012 at 10:57am

Caitlyn's maternal grandparents both lived to 16. Her mother, Rhemi, fully matured at age 3.

Caitlyns' father was chosen as sire partly because he was performing well in agility at age 8.

So, tips for longevity:

choose only well-constructed, healthy corgis to breed
choose corgis with long-lived parents to breed
choose slow-maturing corgis to breed
feed a nutritionally sound diet (as John advises it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive and it's better not trendy)
do not let your corgi become overweight (measure the food, weigh the corgi, and it's easier to maintain healthy weight)
keep active - physically and mentally - both of you!

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Permalink Reply by pamela reeder on June 1, 2012 at 6:39pm

My Corgi Biscuit has now just turned 13.He has had many problems with a cyst in one eye and is blind in that eye.He also trembles a lot...he has arthritis in his legs and lately his head shakes like someone with Parkinsons disease. He sleeps much heavier now than he used to and does not clean himself as good as before but he still has good days where he runs with all four legs like a bunny and seems like he is a puppy again.I have to carry him up and down the stairs now and pick him up to get on sofa but he is still able to go up and down the little stairs I got him for my bed. I treasure every day I have left with him and it breaks my heart already to think about losing him. I am fortunate that I work at home most days and when I go to the office I can take him with me.He gets so excited to go anywhere and loves riding in the car but isnt as interested in looking out the window like he used to do.Also he barks much more now than when he was younger and is a little more aggressive at times.He eats good still.Hoping so badly for some more quality time for him and a few more years!!