Congratulations!

By now you certainly have

Are you certain that your entire family is enthousiastic about the new family member?

The Chow is a sensitive dog and will quickly sense wether he is truly welcome or not.
 

The next step will probably be the most difficult one - where should the puppy come from?

Stay away from pet shops!!!

Unfortunately pet shops are not the right partners to turn to when you are looking for a puppy.

The puppies are often separated too early from their mother and are not exposed to any further positive experiences when kept in the shop area.

The numerous scandals (in Austria, the dog magazine 'WUFF' regularly reports on them) have shown that often these dogs are 'imports' from puppy mills in Eastern Europe - brought over the border in the trunk of cars. Health certificates and pedigrees are of course forged.

This sad practice can only be interrupted when demand for such dogs is stopped!

Let's find a breeder!!

Canine associations have the information on the breeders who are affiliated with them.

Of course, as with everything, there are differences in this area as well - the chances of finding a serious breeder are, however, the highest here.

Contacting several breeders is a good idea. As Chow fanciers they will all be more than happy to promote their dogs and the breed.

At the same time, keep in mind that the next litter may be a while away. Also, there is no litter consisting of only perfect puppies (with regard to the breed standard). A serious breeder will not mind explaining which positive characteristics, or faults if given, can be seen or expected in a puppy.