Daily Care
Chinchilla
- Feeding and watering
- Daily exercise within the home
- Should not get wet
- Can be left alone as long as their fed and watered (better to get a pair of Chins to combat loneliness)
- Can learn tricks with clicker
Dog
- Feeding and watering
- Taken for a walk outside
- More active play
- Can be loud, temperament varies
- Codependent
- Can learn tricks with clicker
Health & Hygiene
Chinchilla
- Chinchillas are generally very healthy and live long. We pair our Chins to avoid inbreeding and lessen genetic diseases
- A healthy Chin can live up to 15 years
- Chinchillas are clean, you won’t smell them if you clean their cage at least once weekly
- Chins keep up their hygiene through bathing daily in Healthy Chinchilla Dust
Dog
- Genetics are more of a mixed bag, unless you know your breeder
- More breeds, more misinformation
- Dogs can be messy and are big enough to really get into things
- Washed by hand or pay a groomer
Food
Chinchilla
- High quality Healthy Chinchilla Pellets (tried and true, show Chin formula)
- Meal, snack and nutrients available in one pellet
- Set up recurring shipments once and done
Dog
- Loves to eat, watches you eat, eats inanimate objects if not supervised
- Which food is best? So many options…
Cost
Chinchilla
- Chinchillas can be found at a range of costs, depending on genetic lines, fur, temperament etc.
- Chinchillas are considered to be luxurious because of their fur
Dog
- Dogs range in price depending on breed, there are some luxury breeds
- Toys get worn quicker, meaning you’ll need more in the long run
- More likely to create a vet bill over its lifespan
