



I'm Carla Jo R., the breeder behind Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin located in Snow Camp, NC. We are a small hobby breeder that offers quality Japanese Chin that are healthy and happy! Our puppies are bred for health, quality, and temperament. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. We health test our breeding dogs with OFA, CERF and Embark and BasePaws DNA health testing.

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Carla Jo 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.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

“The price includes AKC Registrations (Limited or Full), pedigree (certified or copy), vaccination record, health guarantee against any hereditary diseases. Puppy packs also. Your NONREFUNDABLE deposit goes toward your full price of Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin, male or female, show or companion. (Whichever your requirements) Balance due at time puppy is ready to go to your home.”
Carla Jo 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 Carla Jo 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 Carla Jo directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carla Jo.
Meet in Snow Camp, NC
Club memberships
Carla Jo is a member of Japanese Chin Club of the Carolinas and Japanese Chin Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
JCCA Breed Education Chair & Breed Mentor, Royal Canin Crown Breeder, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Carla Jo has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Carla Jo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Japanese Chin
About Lucy
Lucy is a beautiful small black and White Japanese Chin. She has produced very awesome puppies. Her puppies are GRCH Hebi, GRCH Georgie, CH Katsumoto.
Japanese Chin
About Hebi
Hebi finished his AKC Championship in only 3 Japanese Chin Specialties which is the minimum of shows required. Quite a feat! He is a Grand Champion, has all health requirements and DNA clear from over 250 anomalies by Embark. Hebi is the total Chin gentleman, sweet, kind, well socialized, completely trustworthy house trained and extremely smart. He passes these wonderful characteristics to his puppies. Hebi has produced all colors including mahogany sable.
Japanese Chin
About Hoku
Hoku is a male Japanese Chin. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carla Jo decided to make him part of their program. Carla Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Japanese Chin
About Hana
Hana is a 4lbs lemon/white Japanese Chin. She is sweet and delightful to live with and a wonderful mother.
Great level
Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
Full Embark Panel, Gangliosidosis GM2, Japanese Chin Type
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).