Fluffy Corgis are long-haired Pembroke or Cardigan Corgis, the cause of which is the FGF5 recessive gene. Fluffy Corgis (or ‘Fluffies’ as they’re also known) share the same personality and health conditions as a standard Corgi. The only difference between the two (besides hair length) is that Fluffies require more grooming.
This ‘fluff gene’ must be carried by both parents for their offspring to express the fluffy trait. It’s important to note that parents might not necessarily be fluffy themselves but can still be carriers of the fluff gene.
According to the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) official Breed Standard, fluffies are a ‘Very Serious Fault’. For this reason, they are not a recognized Corgi breed.
The main difference between a fluffy Corgi and a regular Corgi is in their coat. A fluffy Corgi has a denser and longer coat, which can make them appear bulkier than their normal counterparts.
For this reason, fluffies require more grooming than regular corgis to prevent matting and tangles. The good news is that they shed significantly less. With regular brushing, fluffies mostly only shed heavily for a couple of weeks at a time, twice per year, and lose minimal fur the rest of the year.