Things to know when buying a Japanese Silver Fox puppy

Nov 06,2023
4Min

Friends, when purchasing a silver fox dog, you must observe carefully and do not act too hastily. Pay attention to the following when observing

The ears and eyes are very important and should be carefully checked for any problems. The ears should be flexible, the ear canals should be clean, and there should be no odor. If the inside of the ears is pink, it is considered healthy. There should be no dander on the tips of the ears to prevent parasites. Frequent tilting of the head and ears may indicate something is wrong in the ears.

The skin should be soft and elastic, not hard or thick. Pay attention to whether there are parasites such as lice, scabies mites or other skin diseases on the skin. Dogs with skin diseases or parasites must be unable to bear it in a short period of time and scratch the diseased parts with their claws, not just once, but many times in a row. You need to see clearly where it scratches to see if there are any red spots. A closer inspection will reveal skin problems.

Special attention should be paid to the lower part of the tail of the Silver Fox Dog. If there is a "yellow mark", it is a sign of recent diarrhea or dysentery and should not be purchased. Also check to see if the anus is red, swollen or ulcerated.

Check your Silver Fox dog's foot pads. Soft and not dry, this is a healthy Silver Fox.

Observe whether the Silver Fox dog likes to be close to people and get along with others. Do not choose a Silver Fox dog that is nervous, timid, or emotionally unstable.

Pay attention to the bones of the Silver Fox Dog, such as whether the skull is deformed, whether the spine is bent, whether there are cracks in the jaw, and whether the hip and knee joints are dislocated, etc. It is best to touch the skull, maxilla, and mandible with your hands, and then touch the vertebrae and limb bones back along the cervical vertebrae. Then let the silver fox dog exercise to see if its steps, running and jumping are graceful or there is a limp. It is best to throw a paper ball or toy a little far in front of the silver fox dog when it is focused, and guide it to run or pounce forward. See if its reaction is agile and its movement is flexible, and you can judge whether its limbs are moving. Are there any bone problems? Silver fox dogs with bone problems are often caused by inbreeding and genetics and should not be kept. These problems need to be observed by yourself and cannot be explained on the pedigree certificate.

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