Corgi Sploot: Everything You Need To Know About The Cute Move

Whether you’re a corgi owner or a corgi lover, you’ve probably seen a corgi sploot by now.

The adorable position that corgis sometimes assume has become a viral sensation on social media.

The corgi sploot is a natural behavior for corgis that involves them lying flat on their stomach and stretching out their hind legs behind them.

As a corgi owner myself, I can attest to the charm of this position… even if Winston doesn’t sploot as often as I’d like!

So if, like me, you want to find out more about this adorable move, its different variations and whether it’s actually safe for a corgi to sploot, keep reading.

The corgi sploot explained

To answer the question ‘what is a corgi sploot?’ first we must address the meaning of the word ‘sploot’.

While we don’t know the exact origins of the word, according to dictionary.com lexicographer Grant Barrett suggests that the term may be a play on the word ‘splat’.

Not dissimilar to the use of the word ‘chonky’ instead of ‘chunky’ when referring to dogs.

So, what exactly is a corgi sploot?

It’s a position corgis often assume when lying down. They’ll stretch out one or two legs behind them while keeping their front legs tucked under their body. This position is also known as ‘frog legs’ or ‘lazy sit’.

It’s not just corgis that sploot, but this position is often associated with the breed because there’s nothing cuter than two tiny legs poking out behind a fluffy butt.

That’s why the corgi sploot has become a major phenomenon on social media. Just search the hashtag #corgisploot on Instagram and you’ll see that there’s more than 66,000 posts using the tag!

Different kinds of corgi sploot

Did you know that there’s more than one way for a corgi to sploot?

Here are 3 corgi sploot variations:

• Full sploot. This is the classic corgi sploot, where the dog lies down with both hind legs stretched out behind them. Some corgis (especially puppies) may have their front legs stretched out in front of them at the same time!
• Half sploot. In this variation, the corgi has one hind leg stretched out behind them, while the other is tucked under their body.
• Sideways sploot. Instead of lying down with their belly facing the ground, some corgis will sit with their hind legs stretched out to one side.

Why do corgis sploot?

There are several reasons why corgis sploot.

One reason is that it gives them a really good stretch (like yoga for your corgi!). This feels great for corgis because they have such long backs and little legs.

Another reason why they might sploot is to cool down on a hot day.

By lying completely flat against the ground (often the coolest place in the house), corgis can greatly reduce their body temperature and stop from overheating.

The reason why your corgi doesn’t sploot

Some corgis sploot all the time. Others sploot briefly while stretching. Many corgis don’t sploot at all.

If your corgi doesn’t sploot much, don’t worry.

My corgi Winston hardly ever sploots and when he does, it’s usually just a half or sideways sploot!

If your corgi doesn’t sploot, it’s probably because it doesn’t feel comfortable for them to do so. Remember: splooting for an extended period of time requires quite a high degree of flexibility.

And while corgi puppies tend to sploot frequently (even while sleeping), many adult corgis lose hip flexibility as they grow up. That’s totally normal!

Puppies are naturally much more flexible and able to contort into all kinds of strange positions. On the other hand, just like humans, some adult corgis are less flexible and a little stiffer than others.

Is splooting bad for dogs?

You may be wondering whether splooting is good or bad for corgis.

Splooting is generally considered to be harmless and even beneficial for corgis.

However, it is important to monitor their posture and make sure they are not putting too much pressure on their joints or back.

If you notice your corgi suddenly stops splooting and/or demonstrates any signs of discomfort or pain when they do, speak to your vet.

Other dog breeds that sploot

While corgis are the most well-known breed for splooting, they’re not the only ones that enjoy a full-body stretch.

Other breeds that may sploot include:

• Pembroke Welsh Corgis
• Cardigan Welsh Corgis
• Bulldogs
• French Bulldogs
• Pugs
• Chihuahuas
• Dachshunds

Type #splooting into Instagram to see all the kinds of dogs (and cats!) that enjoy a good sploot.