Welcome to The Lions Den‐Home of the Mini Chow

Our chows are exceptionally friendly and love to meet new people. They have a very happy go lucky attitude! The Chow Chow personality is extremely loyal and very independent. They are a highly intelligent breed and quick learners. They have a low-maintenance personality but they can be quite aloof at times. Our chows love to lay sprawled out on the tile and nap! Chow Chows are very devoted dog and form incredibly strong bonds with their owners, making them loyal and loving companions. They will thrive in households where there is usually someone around. They are great watch dogs with a strong guarding instinct, Chows can be quite wary of strangers so early socialization is important for this breed. As well as being physically strong, Chow Chows can be quite strong-willed and stubborn at time.  All of our dogs run together and get along great with others, our children, and livestock. 

All of our dogs are introduced to grooming early in life, so they are very accustomed to the routine. Chows are known to be a very clean breed – almost cat-like in their approach to personal hygiene. However, because of their heavy shedding coats, Chows can be particularly high-maintenance when it comes to grooming. Rough coated Chows have a thick, coarse, medium-length outer coat covering a softer, woolly undercoat that tends to require a quick, daily brush with a thorough grooming 2-3 times per week. We typically bathe every 3-4 weeks. Chows are a particularly high shedding breed, so any new owner should be prepared for cleaning up hair around their home. Extra care and more brushing will be needed during moulting season (usually spring and autumn) to keep their coats in top condition. 

Most homes are “pet homes” meaning you will keep and love your puppy forever. AND never plan to breed him or her. The puppy will come with a spay/neuter contract. Breeders of any kind will not be allowed to purchase a puppy at pet price. 

Buying a puppy with full rights means they will be AKC registered and sold at a higher price. Those homes/kennels purchase the ability to breed and/or show our production.