How Often Can You Bathe A Corgi?

Corgis, being low to the ground and constantly looking for mischief, are prone to getting, well, filthy.

However, excessive bathing can lead to dry skin and a whole bunch of other skin issues, so it’s important that you only bathe your Corgi as often as necessary and not any more often than that.

But just how often can you bathe your Corgi?

How often can you bathe a Corgi?

You should not bathe your Corgi more than once a month unless they are particularly filthy. Bathing any dog too often strips the oils from their skin and fur, which is designed to protect their body from outdoor elements and weather. Excessive bathing can also lead to other issues with your Corgis body, like excessive shedding, licking, or scratching.

Some dogs are prone to allergies, whether environmental or food, which can cause them to suffer more when they are bathed too often, especially if the right shampoo isn’t used.

You will only want to bathe your Corgi when needed, which means when they are dirty, have been outside, and stink or something else that indicates a true need for a bath.

This schedule doesn’t mean there won’t be any rare occasions where you need to bathe them more than once a month.

If this should occur because they became extremely dirty on a camping trip or something else, bathing them sooner is better than waiting.

Just make sure to use common sense when bathing them.

Use a gentle shampoo, keep it quick so the water doesn’t strip away the oils, and focus your energy on their fur coat before they are bathed.

That means you will want to brush them and attend to their fur before it gets wet, combing out knots, tangles, and foreign objects and helping to be clean without the water.

Sometimes you might find that doing this will be enough to clean your Corgis fur and body.

Then a bath may not be necessary at this time, and you can wait until you are closer to the one-month time.

If you find that your Corgi still needs that extra early bath after brushing, it is okay to do this, but you shouldn’t make this a habit. 

If this bath is quick and simple, it shouldn’t affect their skin and fur too much.

Thoughtful planning after this can reduce the chance that you will need to bathe your Corgi more than once per month at most.

For instance, if you are outside for a long time or doing an activity where your Corgi might get dirty, cleaning them right after or even taking a break and doing it during the activity is an effective way to manage this problem.

Cleaning the Corgi during the event or right after can cut down on filth or dirt that hangs in their fur until you get home or are finished. 

This can be done with a brush, comb, or even a towel and reduces the need for an extra bath.

It should be said that an extra bath here and there isn’t going to hurt anything unless your dog has severe health issues related to their skin, fur, or has allergies.

What type of shampoo should I use for bathing my Corgi?

The best type of shampoo for you to use when bathing your Corgi is a gentle shampoo. Gentle shampoos that have minimum ingredients are best to use for bathing your dog. Human shampoo, even designed for babies should not be used on your dog as gentle as they may seem.

These shampoos come in a wide range of prices and are available in many stores and online. The shampoos are also good for those dogs that suffer from health issues related to their skin and fur and are designed to be used more often than regular dog shampoos.

If your Corgi is especially sensitive, it is possible to water down the shampoo even further so that it doesn’t cause irritation or skin issues.

How can I tell If my Corgi is suffering health issues from too much bathing?

You can tell if your Corgi is suffering health issues from too much bathing by watching how they behave and examining their body.

Suppose your Corgi is normally healthy and doesn’t have behavioral issues. 

You might notice them licking a certain area of their body.

They might bite, scratch, or rub their bodies against a piece of furniture if their skin is itchy dry, or they have a rash or something else.

These issues do not necessarily always point to excessive bathing, as some health issues cause these symptoms. 

If they seem uncomfortable most of the day, unable to settle down, and as if their skin is bothering them, it could be from excessive bathing.

You can also inspect their body, whether before a bath or during brushing or at any time for that matter, to make sure there are no problems.

Upon inspection, the skin may feel dry; you might see flakiness, a rash, a hot spot, or any number of other visible side effects that can point to excessive bathing.

If you see these things on your Corgi, it may not mean that you are bathing them too much, and it could be something like they rubbed against something outside that their body doesn’t like or a food allergy. In this case, it may be best to take your Corgi to the veterinarian to make sure nothing else is going on.

If you feel you are bathing your Corgi too much and it is causing health symptoms, simply backing off on the bathing and only bathing them when it is necessary is best.

Closing Points

Bathing your Corgi is a vital part of their life, but not as important as bathing ourselves.

How often you bathe your Corgi will depend on how dirty they are, but it should not be more than once per month unless they are dirty.

However often you decide to bathe them, you should keep out for symptoms of sensitivities or dryness, which is not good for your dogs’ skin.

At the end of the day, if they look clean, they are clean, unless, of course, you start to smell that doggie smell. Then it might be time for a bath!