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| Litter News |
No pups at this time Next anticipated litter Summer/Fall 2012 Please e-mail us as we can recommend reputable breeders that may also have puppies available. All breeding animals are health tested/certified for hips, patella's (knees) and eyes. There are some common problems you should consider before you bring a Shiba Inu into your home. Reputable breeders have made strides improving the health, temperment and well being of our breed. In the same breath, there are many who continue to breed without interest in the health and welfare of the dogs. Before purchasing a dog, remember that typically, Shibas live approximately 15 years of age. Buying a dog from an unreputable breeder or pet store for a bargain price may cost you in the long run. Please take the following into consideration when purchasing a Shiba Inu. Temperament and Socialization Visit breeders at their locations and see how their dogs interact with each other and visitors. Shibas may be aloof but they should not cower, or avoid you. See the parents and other dogs in their breeding program. Make sure the dogs are not spooky. If you see dogs in their breeding program that are not approachable, it should set off alarms. Luxating Patella's and Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella's are a common problem in the breed and depending on the severity, may need surgery to resolve. Hip Dysplasia is not as common but should still be checked. OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) has a database that responsible breeders send in their paperwork and register their dogs results. If a breeder states that they have done the tests but have not send in the paperwork, ask to view the paperwork and verify that the dog has passed and performed by a licensed veterinarian. CERF CERF, is an acronym for the Canine Eye Registration Foundation. This organization maintains a registry of all purebred dogs that have been tested for a number of inheritable eye problems and found to be clear. We are a small hobby exhibitor/breeder. We occasionally have puppies. We may also have a young adult or a retired show dog, who for what ever reason isn't the show dog we had hoped for. These dogs are great companions and are great family pets. Please inquire. We breed first for ourselves. Any other puppies in the litter would/could be available to companion homes. Please keep in mind a Shiba Inu average litter is 3 pups, and we may have one or two litters per year. Reservations are recommended. All our puppies are born in our home, among the hustle of daily household activities. They are well socialized with other dogs, cats people and especially children. They are micro chipped and given their appropriate vaccinations and dewormings before going to their new homes. We keep pups until they are at least 9-10 weeks of age, at which time they are evaluated for show potential/companion status. All potential puppy homes are screened thoroughly. Companion puppies are placed with a spay/neuter agreement. If you are interested in a Tengai Shibas puppy, an adoptable young adult or a retired show dog please e-mail us for more information. Please consider an older rescue needing a home at: NYC Shiba Rescue Shiba intro "A Reputable Breeder" |
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