Sometimes, when a Corgi lies down to relax, they lie flat on their bellies and extend their front and back legs so they’re stretched out in front of and behind their bodies.

It’s an adorable look and it’s called splooting, and if you’re wondering if it’s a good thing or bad thing, the answer depends on the situation.

Nevertheless, the Corgi sploot is something that is frequently seen when you own one of these dogs, and for the most part, you don’t have to be concerned about it because it is perfectly natural for them. Let’s take a closer look at the splooting phenomenon.

What Is a Corgi Sploot?

Splooting is a way for Corgis and other dogs to relax and take it easy. With their legs extended in front and in back of them and with their bellies flat on the ground, splooting allows them to thoroughly relax and keeps them comfortable the entire time.

All dogs can sploot, but in many ways, it’s easier for a Corgi to sploot than it is for other breeds.

Not long ago, Instagram showed tons of pictures of Corgi owners whose dogs were splooting, and now people realize that out of most of the dog breeds, Corgis tend to sploot more than the others—and they look absolutely adorable doing it!

It takes a certain bone structure and flexibility to sploot, and all Corgis have it! This is why Corgis tend to sploot more than other dogs.

Why Do Corgis Sploot?

There is no scientifically proven explanation as to why Corgis sploot, but it seems obvious to many people that it is a way for the dogs to completely relax and stay calm for a while.

When you see Corgis laying down like this, the first thing you’ll notice is how happy they look—and there’s little wonder why! When you’re this relaxed, you can’t help but be happy.

There are, however, other advantages to splooting, and they include:

• They can cool themselves down better and lower their body temperature.
• They can stretch their muscles so they feel better.
• They are young and able to stretch out more easily than older dogs.
• They are sometimes trying to get attention.
• They can actually improve their flexibility and strength.

In some ways, you can think of splooting like practicing yoga. Corgis love to sploot because it’s relaxing, but it’s also a great way to get healthy because whenever you increase your flexibility, your overall health improves.

The more Corgis sploot, the more flexible and strong they become, which can also make them feel better when they’re not splooting.

Are There Disadvantages to Splooting?

Splooting is never dangerous, but there are occasionally times when splooting signals that something might be wrong with your dog.

For instance, if the splooting is accompanied by limping or stiffness, it might mean that your dog has some type of wound or injury that you might have to look for so that you can tend to it. Look at your dog’s body to check for these types of things.

In addition, your corgi may have arthritis, and splooting is a way to express the pain associated with this condition.

Dogs often don’t show signs of arthritis pain until it is severe, and one of the ways they show it is to sploot. If you notice the dog shifting its weight from one leg to another, they might be doing this to relieve arthritis pain, so a trip to the vet is warranted.

Splooting might also be the result of lethargy, which could mean your Corgi may have depression, an infection, or some other type of underlying condition that needs to be checked out by a vet.

The dog may even have skin problems on their belly, which is why it’s laying down in a prone position in the first place.

Finally, splooting might mean your sweet little Corgi is suffering from hip dysplasia, which is a fairly common ailment for dogs.

Symptoms of dysplasia include stiffness, a decrease in activity, lameness in the hind end, and grating in the joint whenever the dog is moving. It is a painful condition, and your dog may be splooting to provide themselves some relief.

More Common in Puppies

As a general rule, splooting is more common in puppies than it is in adult dogs, but that doesn’t mean adult dogs can’t or won’t sploot.

Keep in mind that in the vast majority of cases, splooting isn’t a cause for concern, regardless of the dog’s age. That being said, if your Corgi is an adult dog and has never splooted but starts now, you might want to explore the reason why.

You don’t have to panic if your dog starts splooting; instead, just look for other symptoms or behaviors that may indicate there is something wrong.

Of course, if you want to be sure nothing is wrong with your Corgi, a trip to the vet is highly recommended. A good vet will never treat you like you’re overreacting but will know you’re doing this out of concern for your dog.

Corgis can also sploot in different ways, including lying with one leg sprawled out and one tucked underneath their body, lying on their back in a “reverse” splooting position, or lying with both back (or front) legs stretched out but lying to either the right or left side.

The main point to remember is that in most cases, splooting is nothing to worry about because it is perfectly normal.

Conclusion

When Corgis sploot, it means they’re lying on their bellies and their front and hind legs are spread out so that their entire body is stretched out and relaxed.

They do this mostly to relax, and it is more common in puppies than in older dogs. Still, if your dog has never splooted before and they start as an adult, pay close attention so you can notice if other symptoms are present.

Splooting is common in many dogs but tends to be more common in Corgis than other dogs. In most cases, it is no cause for concern.