Chinnychinchinofsalem

Mary R.

Breeder of Companion Crosses, Japanese Chins, and French Bulldogs

  • Salem, OR
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Boy 2

Ready Aug. 26

3 weeks old · Male

Boy 1

Ready Aug. 26

3 weeks old · Male

Brock

Ready July 29

7 weeks old · Male

Len

Ready now

3 years old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Mary R., the breeder behind Chinnychinchinofsalem located in Salem, OR. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. The sweet, loyal, and playful disposition of our dogs inspired us to begin responsibly breeding to expand the breed and share them with others. We offer the most current testing on our chins and want the best for the breed. We have DNA tested all of our dogs and we know their origin most the time.

Q. & A. with Mary

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I had a friend that bred chins and I just fell in love with the breed. My friend taught me everything I know but I am still learning everyday. I was her under study for about 5 years. I learned all the tricks of the trade and raised several littters under her guidance.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs live in my home with me and are handled from birth. They are raised in a home environment to give them the confidence that they need. I do my best to make sure that my pups get all their needs met. They are exposed to as much as possible before they go home. My kids love to play with them and brush their hair. I make sure my adults get health testing including DNA and all the babies get a vet check, 1st shot and wormed before going home!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Japanese Chin puppies include white and black, sable and white, red and white, lemon and white, black tan and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Mary

Mary has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Mary partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“I take pride in knowing my puppies well enough to help them get the best family fit when going home. I match them based on personaility and temperment. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,886 - $3,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our prices vary as we have both purebred puppies and sometimes a mixed litter. That are often different prices. This includes a vet check, first shot, wormed and AKC/DRA registration. We offer a non refundable deposit as most of our buyers are on the wait list for a while.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mary may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Mary offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Mary directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary.

Breeder's location

Meet in Salem, OR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

Meet in Mt Hood, OR

More about Mary

  • Mary has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Mary’s links

Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chinnychinchinofsalem meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Japanese Chin

French Bulldog

Sporty Mix

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Chinnychinchinofsalem reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Japanese Chins.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Mary to bring home their puppies.

  • Dennis V.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I was having a tough time after losing my companion chin of 16 years and decided to check out the Good Dog app. At first I was just checking the app to see what was out there and that led me to find little Carly and Mary of Chinnychinchinofsalem. Mary was very patient and helpful and before I knew it I was making the drive from Nevada to Oregon to pick up Carly. Thank you, Mary!

    Stevi S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Fang is growing like a weed. He and Godzilla play together constantly. Mary went out of her way to meet me for Fang's delivery. Knowing that he had a ferry trip and long car ride, she thoughtfully provided sea sickness medication. He isn't the brightest dog in the house but he may be the sweetest. A chin really is the perfect dog for the elderly.

    Jeana H.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Our family met a Japanese Chin at a friends house and fell in love having never met a dog of this breed. We reached out to Mary on good dog and Max was available. Mary was very responsive and answered all our questions and soon my husband was on a plane to get our adorable dog. It has been a week and he has brought great joy to our lives. The whole process was terrific and bonus that Max was pad trained when we brought him home! Papers, immunizations all in order and he didn’t bark on the plane! Highly recommend this breed and breeder! Thanks again Mary!

  • Mary D.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I just can’t praise to Mary enough. From the time I made a deposit on one of her pups, Mary kept me updated on her progress with photos, video, vet records, and recommendations. By the time we met at the dog friendly Holiday Inn Airport where I had made plans to stay overnight, it was like we were old friends. Mary thought of all the things I would need while flying back home and presented them to me along with the new puppy. The supplies of food, a familiar toy, a collapsible food bowl, towel, poop bags, vet records, etc came in especially handy when we ran into airport delays the following day. And I needn’t have worried about our new pup’s first night away from her home. She was as chill and playful as could be that afternoon and slept through the entire night without even a whimper. Likewise, she was calm as a cucumber at the busy airport and slept soundly on the plane with no complaints. If you are looking for a Japanese Chin, no matter where in the world you live, you should try to get one of Mary’s sweet babies.

    William (Bill) B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    I recently lost my Japenese chin, who was my trusted companion of over 11 years. Having had a member of this breed for nearly 35 years, I decided to try to find a new companion. Using the GoodDog app, I located a potential candidate at Chinnychinchin of Salem. I registered my interest in the pup through the app along with a brief bio of myself. Within hours, Mary from Chinnychinchin responded informing me my selection had already been allocated, but shared with me she had a litter mate that was bright, friendly, well adjusted, energetic and loved to play. Behaviors that fit my bio perfectly. I accepted Mary's recommendation and using the GoodDog app initiated the application. As I'm unable to travel, I asked Mary for the best way to get the pup to me and she recommended a pet transfer service. Another recommended I accepted. As part of the breeder service, the pup had its basic shots, a vet check-up, had been socialized, and was pee pad trained. Additionally, Mary made all the arrangements for the pet transfer service including checking on how the transfer was going and a follow-up after completion. She provided me the details on the pups diet and treats together with a copy of its vet report and the Nexgard Plus puppy kit for flea/tick/heartworm/general deworming prevention the vet prescribed. I have delt with many dog breeders over the past 50 plus years, but the service and care Mary and Chinnychinchin provided me is the best i've ever received, far beyond excellent and superior. I highly appreciate what they did for me and recommend them to anyone seeking a new canine companion.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.