Caring for Your Glechon: Key Health Concerns and Solutions

by Vincent Fairworth. Reviewed by Fitpetgo

Updated: Sep 15, 2024

Introduction

The Glechon is a relatively unknown hybrid breed that results from mixing the Chihuahua and Corgi breeds. Despite their lesser popularity, Glechons have become increasingly sought after pets due to their unique combination of characteristics. However, like any other dog breed, they require specific care and attention to thrive.

General Care

General care for a Glechon revolves around providing them with adequate space, regular exercise, and suitable living arrangements. Given the mix of Chihuahua and Corgi traits, dogs can vary in size, but a typical adult will reach about 15 inches at the shoulder with an estimate weight limit of 20 pounds.

Housing

For a Glechon to live comfortably indoors, a house or apartment should be specifically designed to accommodate their space needs. A standard living room is often too small for them to engage in free and uninterrupted walk-around; if that's not possible, owners need to create an ideal mini-space where they can stretch out at whim.

A simple arrangement could involve transforming an entire floor into a cozy little flat with minimal corridors between rooms of sufficient size. As mentioned earlier, this space is meant as a temporary home for Glechs when there isn't room left inside the main house. However, some clever owners may consider expanding their existing living arrangements through renovating their current flooring into an area where both humans and animals feel comfortable.

Training

The training experience of owning a Glechon can be quite similar to what occurs in dogs generally - except for two primary caveats:

1. They might become slightly too excited when playing games using fetch because Chihuahua side sometimes takes over, whereas Corgi usually shows enthusiasm only during meals rather not much later on after mealtime.
2. Housebreaking may take a little while longer as compared with most other canine hybrids since both parents often exhibit independent instincts.

Health

Health concerns related directly or indirectly associated purely and uniquely with Glechons themselves could also face challenges related entirely outside their scope but still belong here:

Glechon dogs face issues ranging from joint problems like patellas; digestive health complications affecting small intestines possibly connected due to increased gut sensitivity, heart issues such as hypothyroidism brought about by genetic lineage inheritance or sometimes secondary effects originating internally.