I put this page together in hopes of answering the most frequently asked questions.
Q: Why should I choose Samaron Arctic Kennels over any other?
A: Samaron Arctic Kennels is a very reputable kennel and registered members of the Canadian Kennel Club We uphold the values of our club within the Code of Ethics. We raise the bar for up and coming breeders in Canada. We only ethically breed dogs who have passed health testing, who have proper conformation and temperament.
Q: Are there other breeders that you recommend?
A: There is only one other breeder in Canada that I recommend. Her name is Marie-Elaine
and she is located in Quebec. There are currently no other breeders in
Canada that offer a verified Pedigree Registration, health testing and
show their dogs with the Canadian Kennel Club. If you are an up and
coming Breeder in Canada, please contact me to be added to our
recommended list.
Q: What does my dog come with?
A: Our Puppies Come With the Following: Microchipping, Veterinarian Health
Check, Age Appropriate Vaccinations, de-wormed, Kennel Club
registration, Lifetime Health Guarantee and Breeder support, a dedicated
Face Book group with our puppy families to help answer any questions you
have specific to our breed, and puppy pack to get you started. We also
provide a copy of the Dam and Sire's genetic health results for
reassurance that we have indeed stacked the deck to produce healthy
puppies. During your wait for your puppy you will receive up to date
pictures on demand (within a 24 hour window from time of request) as
well as up to date videos.
Q: Are Japanese Spitz good family dogs?
A: Resounding YES! We have kids of our own, so our puppies are raised around kids, chickens, ducks, turkeys cats and of course other dogs! They are a very friendly breed. They are definitely a dog who loves their family and your extended family and your mailman, the UPS guy, - you get where I am going right? They LOVE to LOVE!
Q: My living situation is:
A: Japanese Spitz are very adaptable from country living to small apartment living. As long as you are continually training your dog to live in their home, they will be very happy. They can be your super active mountain climber or your total couch potato- it's up to you and your dog to decide which lifestyle fits best. This is also why we personally match our puppies to their homes. We want to make sure we are placing a relaxed pup with an older retiring couple and an active puppy with an active family!
Q: I am allergic to dogs...
A: Me too! Highly allergic. I tend to do really well at dog shows as all the animals are bathed and groomed, I still don't go out of my way to pet anyone. However I personally have found I am not allergic at all to my dogs. I am able to rub my face in their fur and even touch my eyes after petting my dogs. I wouldn't go as far as to say our dogs are hypo-allergenic- I will say however that most people we have encountered are not allergic at all to our breed- Please come meet our dogs before making a final determination.
Q: How much maintenance goes into taking care of a Japanese Spitz?
A: Our owners have reported they tend to brush out their dog once a day to once a week. While they also see a groomer once a month or once every other month. They become low maintenance when you keep a consistent brushing and grooming schedule. When you see your groomer, it is important to tell them that you only want a bath & blow with trimmed feet. This ensures the groomer will not shave down your dog. The dogs double coat is very important! The act of shaving a double coat removes the dog's natural insulation and causes his system to kick into high gear. He'll now produce a coat to protect himself from extreme temperatures. Since the top coat or guard hairs take a long time to grow, what the dog's body produces first is the soft undercoat. The original coat is not restored at all. Instead a thick, prolific undercoat mixed with short new guard hairs grows in. This is called a false coat. It is very difficult to manage now. Japanese Spitz will drop their coat 1-2 times a year. To avoid finding lots of dust bunnies around this time, it is easier to bring them to a groomer for a bath and blow. Japanese Spitz are not prone to shedding with regular grooming and brushing. Their hair is described as Teflon, as you can get them covered in muck during a walk in the rain, and let them come in and dry off with a towel, they don't have the regular gross doggy odor and the muck sloughs right off!
Q: How big do they get? How old do they get? WHAT ARE THESE MAGNIFICENT BEAUTIES?!
A: Well at least that's how I asked the question when I first found out about Japanese Spitz!
This page with the Canadian Kennel Club answers that!
Q: How much is a Japanese Spitz?
A: $3800 Canadian. (Yes we do ship World Wide)
As we have consistently produced healthy dogs it is easier to project the lifetime of expenses that will be associated with your pet. "Invest in your puppy!" You can expect to pay for preemptive vet care (vaccinations, flea & tick, worming, dental cleanings etc) We health test against major genetic issues! All of our pet parents have reported to spending less than $500 at the vet in their first year of owning a Samaron Arctic Puppy. Having a predictability on how much your dog will cost you makes it a lot easier to budget! Knowing where your dog comes from will give you peace of mind for your future together.
Q: Do I have to show my dog?
A: While I would LOVE to see one of our dogs handled by their new owner in the ring, this is not a requirement. If this is something that interests you, let me know in your application!
Q: Are all of your dogs titled and Health Tested?
A: YES & YES!
All of our dogs who have come of an appropriate breeding age are health tested as well as Championed through the Canadian Kennel Club. You can find their Champion pictures here.
Q: Alright, I am sold, I want a Samaron Arctic Puppy! How do I get one?!
A: Excellent! I am looking forward to your application. Once you have filled out an application, and added me to Face Book, I will schedule a video call interview, if we jive and you want to work with us, we will request a $500 holding fee that goes toward the total cost of a puppy. After that you will be able to see updates on our litters, puppies, life out in the country! Once the puppies are born, you will get updates weekly or by request. Once we have selected a puppy we feel will match your family the best we will request the name you have chosen. We begin training puppies a couple days after they are born with Early Neurological stimulation and Puppy Culture. You will get to go back to previous posts and find out which puppy was yours from the start!
Hopefully you found this page helpful! If you have any more questions, Contact us! We'd love to chat!