How Much Are Corgi Puppies? Ultimate Corgi Price Guide 2025

So, you’re thinking about getting a Corgi puppy in 2025 and you want to know how much it’s going to cost you, right?

Well, you’ve come to the right place.

This comprehensive Corgi price guide covers:

• Initial puppy costs
• On-going monthly expenses
• Additional costs you may need to budget for
• Annual fees

Remember: it isn’t just the cost of the puppy you need to budget for. It’s everything else as well. That includes food, trips to the vet, toys, dog sitters, training classes, and more.

Keep reading to find out the average minimum cost of owning a Corgi in 2025.

All prices are in US dollars. Prices vary from country to country, so the numbers below may be more or less where you live. 

How Much Does a Corgi Puppy Cost?

You should expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,500 for a Corgi puppy.

Prices vary depending on how in-demand the breeder is, whether you’re purchasing a male or female, the lineage of the puppies, and the popularity of the breed. For example, Pembrokes are more popular than Cardigans. 

Be very wary of someone selling Corgi puppies for less than $1,500.

Remember: It’s expensive to produce well-bred Corgi puppies. Health tests, vet fees, vaccinations, food, stud fees—these costs quickly add up. 

Do not try to get the cheapest Corgi puppy you can find. You’re much better off spending more money upfront for a healthy Corgi puppy, than paying less and having to deal with health issues and heartache down the line. 

How Much Does an Adult Corgi Cost?

If you don’t mind getting a Corgi adult instead of a Corgi puppy, you will save yourself a lot of money. Adult corgis (1+ years old) range from $50-$800 depending on their age, whether they’re spayed or neutered, and whether they have any known health conditions.

To find an adult Corgi, ask Corgi breeders if they know of anyone giving away an older dog or speak to your local dog shelter. Corgis are quite a rare breed in some parts of the world (Cardigans are considered ‘vulnerable’ in the UK, for example), so you may have to be patient!

Free Corgis

Is it possible to get a Corgi for free (or very little)? 

It can be if you’re willing to rehome an older Corgi. I rehomed my Corgi, Winston, in January 2020 and was only required to pay a donation to the Welsh Corgi League. We chose to donate $300 and continue to donate to the Welsh Corgi League every year.

Winston was 12 months old at the time, so not that old, but he definitely wasn’t a small, fluffy puppy. If you’re willing to give an adult Corgi a second chance at life, not only will this save you money but it’s also hugely rewarding. 

I can’t tell you how much I recommend rehoming an older dog. Yes, it can bring with it its own set of challenges, but with careful consideration, it’s a great option for many. 

If this is something you’re interested in, start by searching for ‘corgi rescue’ + your location in Google. If that doesn’t yield many results, enquire with Corgi breeders or contact dog shelters in your area.

Initial Corgi Puppy Costs

As you prepare to bring home your Corgi puppy, there are a number of things you’ll have to buy (if you don’t already have them). These items include food and water bowls, a crate, a harness and lead, poop bags, and toys. You don’t necessarily need everything in the list below—in fact, the breeder or former owner may give you some of them along with your puppy. 

And if you’re strapped for cash, see what second-hand dog items you can find on eBay, Craiglist, or Facebook marketplace. 

Here’s a Corgi puppy item checklist with average prices in US dollars.

Monthly Corgi Costs

In addition to the one-off costs when you first bring home your Corgi, there will be ongoing monthly expenses, too.

If you’re committed to training your Corgi yourself and making homemade treats, then you may not need or want to pay for training classes or dog biscuits. However, there will be other necessary costs like insurance and worming/flea treatment.

Here’s a look at the average cost of those monthly expenses (in US dollars).

Insurance – $30-$80

Insurance for your Corgi will range from $30-$80 per month depending on their age, where you live, and how much coverage you want.

Here in the UK, we pay $25/month for dog insurance. This has been really helpful when Winston’s needed to go to the emergency vet for sickness (because he ate cat food) and when he needed surgery on his tooth. 

Instead of having to pay thousands of dollars of our own money for surgery, we paid the excess (about $300) and the insurance covered the rest. 

Food – $20

The most economical way that I’ve found to buy dog food is to purchase big bags that last several months. That’s exactly what we do with Winston’s Royal Canin Hypoallergenic dog food.

It costs around $105 and lasts for five months. This works out to $20 per month.

Now of course this will vary depending on the type of food you feed your Corgi. For example, a wet food delivery service like Nom Nom starts from $85 per month. That’s considerably more than we’re paying!

So if you want to keep your Corgi food costs down, find a food you can buy in bulk. 

Treats – $15

If you’d rather save your money, stick to healthy human snacks or make your own homemade treats. Your Corgi will love you either way!

Ingredients for simple treats like peanut butter and honey biscuits shouldn’t cost more than $10-15 and make several batches. Or you can opt for these low-cost freeze-dried raw beef liver treats if you don’t have the time or inclination to make them yourself! 

Poop bags – $5

Every 3-4 months we buy a box of recyclable dog poop bags for $16 (equates to around $5/month).

How often you’ll need to buy these depends on your Corgi’s diet and where you live. For example, if your Corgi spends most of their time running around a farm, you might not pick up their poop every single time they go. You may do a big clean-up every couple of days instead.

Worming/flea treatment – $10-$30

The cost of monthly worming and flea treatment will vary from vet to vet, country to country. In the UK, this is expensive! We spend around $350/year for Winston’s worming and flea treatment. This works out to about $30/month.

You can get preventative worming tablets and flea treatments online that are cheaper than that. However, it’s always best to consult your vet first to ensure you’re giving your Corgi the right medication (and the correct dosage).

Additional Corgi Costs

The reality of dog ownership is that there will be additional costs throughout the year that you need to be prepared for. Things like dog sitters to pay for while you’re away on vacation or a new dog bed because your Corgi chewed through the last one.

If you have the time and inclination to do so, you may want to groom your Corgi yourself—i.e. give them a proper wash, clip, and nail trim. However, you may want to hire a professional groomer to do this every 8-12 weeks instead.

At least if you’re aware of the potential additional costs, you can decide what you budget for and pay someone else to do, and what you do yourself to save money.

Get your Corgi spayed/neutered – $100-$500

If you know you don’t want to breed from your Corgi, you may want to get them neutered. The cost of this procedure varies around the world. Here in the UK it costs between $150-$350.

Training classes – $25-$200

Group puppy classes start at around $25 and $100 for a private 1:1 session. For adult training sessions, these range from $100-$200. 

While there are plenty of resources online to help you train your Corgi yourself, some people find classes work better for them. Having the accountability and support of a professional can be really helpful.

Doggy daycare/boarding – $25-$60 (per day)

If you work from home full-time and prefer to (always) vacation at places that accept dogs, then you may not need to worry about doggy daycare/boarding costs.

However, there may be occasions when you need to go into the office or you want to travel abroad, and taking your Corgi isn’t feasible. If you don’t have a friend who’s able to dogsit your Corgi, you’ll need to pay for this service.

The cost of doggy daycare/boarding varies hugely around the world. In expensive cities like London or New York, doggy daycare can start from $60 per day (getting slightly cheaper the more days you book). In cheaper parts of the world, you’ll be looking at a starting cost of about $20-25 per day.

Overnight boarding is more expensive. This usually starts at about $50 per dog per night but can be as much as $70 in major cities.

Upgrading old or broken bed/bowls/brushes – $10-$100

As your Corgi gets older you may need to upgrade certain items due to natural wear and tear. 

For example, they may outgrow their bed. Their food bowl might get lost or damaged. There may come a point where you need to upgrade the brush you use to groom them. After all, Corgis shed a huge amount! It’s not unusual to go through several brushes and/or combs in their lifetime.

How much you’ll need to spend each year to replace these items depends on how well you/they look after them and how regularly you prefer to ‘treat’ your Corgi.

My Corgi Winston had the same bed from 12 months old (when we rehomed him) until he was nearly 5! I didn’t replace his original bed because it was damaged (in fact, he still uses it in my office), but because I felt it was time to get him something a bit nicer and newer.

That’s what I mean when I say that some of this comes down to personal preference. 

Toys – $5-$100

Every so often, you may want to add a couple more toys to your Corgi’s collection. I prefer to get Winston’s toys secondhand from Amazon when I can—like I did with this puzzle toy. 

It’s up to you how often you treat your Corgi to a new toy and whether they’re brand new or pre-loved. 

Don’t forget you can also make your own DIY dog toys if you’re trying to save money. Hiding treats in a selection of containers (like empty yogurt pots or a shoebox) is a low-cost way to keep your Corgi entertained! 

Toothpaste/brush – $20

The cheapest way to keep your Corgi’s teeth clean and shiny is to brush them yourself. This gets easier with practice, I promise!

You may have purchased these items when your Corgi was a puppy, but there’ll come a time when you need to get a new set.

Purchasing the toothbrush and toothpaste will cost between $15 and $20 and should last you about 4-6 months. If you’d prefer to get this done professionally, the service usually starts at about $25. 

Grooming – $70 

Corgis shed a lot and require regular grooming. At a minimum, you’ll need to purchase a brush or comb (as mentioned above). But don’t forget about regular nail clipping, the occasional bath, and de-shedding too.

I prefer to take Winston to a professional groomer here in London to get this done and it costs me about $70 every 3-4 months.

However, if you want to do this yourself, you’ll need to purchase the following online:

• Dog clippers
• Nail trimmer
• Deshedding tool
• Shampoo
• Coconut paw butter (optional)

While the upfront cost of those items is quite high, you will save yourself money in the long run by grooming your Corgi yourself.

Dog coat – $20

Corgis are sturdy dogs that handle the cold pretty well. However, if you live somewhere that gets particularly chilly in winter, you may want to get them a coat to keep them warm and dry. Most well-made dog coats start at around $20 and should see your Corgi through several winters.

Travel costs – $500+

When we decided to move to Porto from London for three months in 2022, we had to factor in Winston’s costs, too.

These included:

• Pre-flight examination and vaccinations
• Health certificate
• Airline ticket
• Airline surcharges
• Travel container

In the end, we used a dedicated pet shipper called PetAir UK. They handled absolutely everything for us—arranging the plane ticket, surcharges, travel container, and dropping Winston off at the airport on the day of departure. 

The total cost of this service was $1,435. It wasn’t cheap but it gave us complete peace of mind that Winston was travelling safely.

You can do all of this yourself and it will be much cheaper. It just depends on how confident you feel!

Annual Fees

The main annual fees you need to be aware of are boosters and check-ups at your vet.

Vaccination boosters and check-ups – $35-90

Each country has different guidance around vaccinations. In the UK, for example, dog owners are required to get annual vaccination boosters that protect against common diseases.

Unexpected trips to the vets – $60+

Life with a Corgi can be unpredictable. They may eat something in the park that gives them an upset stomach. They may pick up a virus from another dog. They may injure themselves while playing.

There are a million reasons why your Corgi may end up needing to go to the vet. You may never need to visit (outside of annual boosters) or you may end up going several times in one year.

It’s important that you factor this potential expense into your budget. Especially if you live in an expensive area. In London, it costs me about $60 just to visit my vet—that’s before they’ve prescribed any additional medication.

Total cost = $95+ minimum per year

Total Cost of Corgi Ownership in 2025

In addition to paying for your Corgi puppy, you should expect to pay around $1,000 per year for food, toys, insurance, vet care, and grooming, among other things. This doesn’t include additional costs like dogsitters, travel expenses, and getting your Corgi neutered.

How to Save Money as a Corgi Owner

Want to save some money where you can? Here are 9 ways to own a Corgi on a budget:

1. Rehome an older Corgi instead of buying a puppy
2. Instead of buying treats, make your own or give your Corgi healthy human snacks 
3. Work from home (or bring your Corgi to the office with you) to save on doggy daycare costs
4. Vacation in your home country so you can bring your Corgi with you
5. Buy dog food, poop bags, and other items in bulk
6. Get toys secondhand instead of buying them new
7. Train your Corgi yourself with online classes instead of paying a professional
8. Bathe, de-shed, and trim your Corgi’s nails yourself instead of paying the groomer to do it
9. Open a savings account and invest in that monthly rather than paying a premium for insurance

? Question for you!

How much did your Corgi puppy cost you and where are you based?

Tell us in the comments below!

It would be great to get a better understanding of costs for Corgi owners around the world.