A-Z Facts To Finding Your Perfect Japanese Chin

Here are a few very important things for you to know before you buy your chin puppy.

Breeder Qualities

1. A reputable breeder will not sell you a chin puppy before 8 weeks of age. There are dog breeders who love the breed and are breeding to improve the breed. But then there are those who can think of money and nothing else. Never purchase a Japanese Chin before 8-9 weeks of age.

2. When you purchase your Japanese Chin you should receive a written and signed- Purchase Agreement, Contract, Bill of Sale. The Terms of Sale need to be in writing. It should contain names and addresses of the buyer and the breeder, with phone numbers and purchase price and sire and dam information.Be sure to read these and make sure you understand them before you buy. The contract should also state the terms following the sale. You should also receive Care Info, Vaccination Record and basic grooming info when you purchase your Chin.

3. Most breeders ship their dogs. If this is how you get your puppy you need to be very involved to make sure every thing goes smoothly. Some airlines do not ship pets and others place "summer embargoes" on excess luggage in addition to federal restrictions on shipping animals during extreme temperatures.

4. A reputable breeder will recommend premium food for your puppy as part of the Care Package. Breeders recommend the food they are feeding themselves- someone who is running a reputable kennel is not feeding his dogs junk. If you decide to use different feed than what your puppy is used to eating you need to mix it in slowly to switch him over.

5. Get the breeders phone number and address. You should get this up front when you contact the breeder, especially if you find someone online. After the sale you need to be able to contact the breeder if any problems arise.

6. Toys breeds are prone to Hypoglycemia. Your breeder should give you instructions on treatments for your puppy if he gets it.

Male or Female Japanese Chins are a pleasant, loving, and happy breed. There isn't a significant difference between male or females. They can and do live with the same sex without problems. A male may pull off a few more antics, but an altered male will have basically the same temperament as a female.