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Shomaisou Shiba Inu

Preservation Breeder Blog & Puppy Updates

An Accountable, Heritage and Preservation Breeder of Purposefully Bred Purebred Dogs

Welcome

Welcome to Shomaisou Shiba Inu. We are undergoing a facelift at this site so you may still see pages in the old format. This page includes current litter announcements, puppy updates, evaluation links, and placement information for families following our breeding program. We will be doing a complete re-write of our FAQ and have decided that Newsletters and the Blog below were redundant, so we will continue doing updates to our Blog below and we will preserve the older Newsletters.

Our puppies are raised with careful attention to health, structure, temperament, breed type, and best-fit placement. Final placement decisions are made thoughtfully as puppies mature and are evaluated.

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Three Exceptional Shiba Inu Puppies Ready For Their Forever Homes

 by Rex Gaylord on 04/25/26

Kami × Bonnie Bravo (Groundhog) Litter

At Shomaisou Shiba Inu, every puppy matters—and every placement matters even more.

From our Kami × Bonnie Bravo Litter (our fun Groundhog-themed litter), we currently have three outstanding male puppies still seeking the right forever homes:

  • Joey
  • Puxie
  • Wilpy

They are here because we believe in making the right match after they returned from Puppy Preschool.

We prefer to keep our puppies until at least 10 weeks of age for a variety of reasons, but sometimes we will let them go at 8 weeks. Many breeders sell puppies strictly by inquiry order or rush decisions before true temperament emerges. That is not how we operate.

We evaluate puppies carefully as they develop, watching for:

  • confidence
  • recovery after startle
  • engagement with people
  • independence
  • structure and movement
  • adaptability
  • household suitability
  • long-term potential

Sometimes the best puppy for a family is not obvious at six or 8 weeks. Sometimes an approved buyer changes plans. Sometimes a puppy deserves a more ideal home than the first available one.

That is how responsible placement works.

Puppy Preschool in Michigan

These puppies recently completed three weeks in Michigan, attending our Puppy Preschool program, where they received valuable early developmental experiences during the critical 5–8 week age period.

This phase focuses on helping puppies transition confidently into future homes through structured exposure and guided development.

Puppy Preschool emphasizes:

  • confidence building
  • recovery after new experiences
  • handling by trusted adults
  • new surfaces and environments
  • crate and independence foundations
  • social awareness
  • adaptability
  • age-appropriate enrichment

Learn more here:  https://shibas.dog/puppypreschool.html

Meet the Boys

Joey

Joey was placed briefly and returned the same day due to integration issues involving the resident dog and the new owner not following transition instructions. No fault of Joey.

That experience actually confirmed Joey’s resilience and adaptability. He remains a very promising young sesame male who deserves a confident, prepared home.

Ideal for:

  • active companion home
  • owner wanting a fun, engaging male
  • home experienced with introductions or willing to follow guidance

Puxie

Puxie is a thoughtful, developing youngster with excellent potential for the right family. These are often the puppies that mature beautifully once in the correct environment.

Ideal for:

  • owner wanting a close bond
  • structured family home
  • patient first-time Shiba owner with guidance

Wilpy

Wilpy brings his own personality and strengths to the litter. Many homes overlook how important temperament fit is compared to coat color or first impressions. Wilpy deserves a family that values the whole dog.

Ideal for:

  • companion-focused home
  • family wanting breeder support
  • buyers open to personality over cosmetics

Why Buy from Shomaisou?

We are not a volume breeder. We are a preservation breeding program focused on health, temperament, structure, and long-term breed stewardship.

Our puppies are raised with thoughtful early development and matched intentionally.

We care where they go.

Included With Placement

Puppies typically go home with:

  • health records
  • wellness documentation
  • transition guidance
  • registration paperwork as applicable
  • lifetime breeder support
  • AKC Reunite microchip registration where included

Located in Ohio – Homes Considered Nationwide

We are based in Brecksville, Ohio, and qualified homes may be considered beyond Ohio depending on circumstances.

Interested?

Start here:

https://shibas.dog/application.html

You may also contact us directly through the website.

Final Thought

The right puppy in the wrong home is unfair.
The right puppy in the right home changes lives.

Joey, Puxie, and Wilpy are ready for the homes they were meant for.

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Picasso × Oami Alpha Litter Arrives – “Up In Smoke” Theme on 4/20

 by Rex Gaylord on 04/21/26

We are pleased to announce the arrival of the Picasso × Oami Alpha Litter, born on April 20th — making this a naturally themed “Up In Smoke” litter in honor of the famous 4/20 date.

 

This special litter combines two exciting pedigrees, pairing the proven qualities of Picasso with the lovely Oami. We are looking forward to watching these puppies develop over the coming weeks in structure, temperament, and overall promise.

 

Current Arrivals

So far, the litter includes:

Red Boy 1 – temporary name Chong

Red Girl 2 – temporary name Cheechie

Both puppies are off to a strong start, and we are enjoying their first days as they settle in with Oami.

 

Litter Theme: “Up In Smoke”

For those who know their classic comedy references, the theme is a playful nod to the iconic duo behind Up In Smoke. Temporary names are just for fun during early puppyhood, but they help us track each puppy as personalities begin to emerge.

 

What We Expect. This breeding was planned to produce puppies that reflect the qualities we value in the Shiba Inu:

Sound structure

Correct breed type

Confident, stable temperament

Strong health potential

Performance and companion versatility

As always, final evaluations will occur as the puppies mature. Early promise is exciting, but thoughtful breeder assessment takes time.

 

Follow Along

We’ll be posting updates, photos, and development notes as the litter grows. The first few weeks are all about health, nursing, sleep, and steady progress—but before long, eyes will open, personalities will emerge, and the real fun begins.

We are excited to welcome the Picasso × Oami Alpha Litter and can’t wait to share their journey.

 

Stay tuned to Shomaisou Shiba Inu at shibas.dog for updates.


To learn more about this litter and our placement process, please visit our Puppies page at https://shibas.dog/puppies.html and our Application page at https://shibas.dog/application.html.

Prospective homes may apply directly through our Good Dog application at https://apply.gooddog.com/shomaisou-shiba-inu-ohio.

You can also follow the litter and view additional updates and resources here:

  • Live Cameras: https://shibas.dog/live.html
  • Doggit: https://doggit.app/profile/xuElJIzkrWfO9EQlOpeD4mNxBU43
  • Petnax: https://petnax.com/shomaisou/shiba-inu
  • FAQ: https://shibas.dog/PDF/ShoMaiSou_FAQ.pdf
  • Main Website: https://shibas.dog

We encourage interested homes to review these resources carefully before applying so they understand our program, how we raise our puppies, and the type of homes we are seeking for each litter.

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Upcoming Litters & Puppy Updates – April 2026

 by Rex Gaylord on 04/16/26

Shomaisou Shiba Inu

Spring is an exciting time here at Shomaisou, with several litters progressing through key milestones and new pairings arriving. Below is an update on current and upcoming litters, as well as current availability.

Upcoming Litter: Picasso × Oami Alpha

Expected approximately April 19, 2026

We are expecting the Picasso × Oami Alpha Litter around April 19, 2026. This pairing continues our focus on strong breed type, sound structure, and stable, balanced temperaments. Picasso has continued to prove himself as an important producer, and we are looking forward to seeing how Oami complements him in this breeding.

As always, final placement decisions will be made only after structured evaluations at 8 weeks of age.

Upcoming Litter: Reign × Chupa Delta

We are also looking forward to the upcoming Reign × Chupa Delta Litter approximately May 1st. Reign is a well-established producer, and this pairing is expected to bring strong breed character, sound movement, and temperaments suitable for both show and companion homes.

More details will be shared as timing and development progress.

Picasso × Gift Alpha Litter

Leaving Sunday, April 19, 2026, for Puppy Preschool in Michigan

The Picasso × Gift Alpha Litter will be departing this Sunday, April 19, for our Puppy Preschool program in Michigan. This stage of development is an important part of our puppy-raising program and includes expanded socialization, new environmental exposure, confidence-building activities, and early developmental work designed to help prepare each puppy for long-term success.

Reign × Journey Alpha Litter

Evaluated and Ready for Their Homes

The Reign × Journey Alpha Litter, which is co-owned in Michigan, has completed its evaluations and is now ready to go to its homes. We are very pleased with this litter and with the progress the puppies have made through the evaluation process.

Available Puppies: Kami × Bonnie Bravo Litter

Three male puppies available

We currently have three male puppies available from the Kami × Bonnie Bravo Litter. These puppies are ready for placement and we would be happy to speak with qualified homes about them.

Application & Contact Information

If you are interested in an upcoming litter or in one of the currently available puppies, please complete our application here:

https://shibas.dog/application.html

You may also visit our website for additional information:

https://shibas.dog

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Picasso X Gift Alpha Litter 2-week Evaluation

 by Rex Gaylord on 03/28/26

Download the Gift Alpha Litter 2-Week Evaluation

 

See their Growth Spreadsheet, their Google Photos Album, and their listing on Petnax.

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Welcoming the Kami × Bonnie “Bravo” Litter — February 2, 2026

 by Rex Gaylord on 02/02/26

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of a repeat Kami × Bonnie breeding, born February 2, 2026. This pairing was repeated intentionally after the strength, balance, and temperament we observed in the first Alpha litter, and we’re very excited about what Bonnie has delivered this time.

 

Bonnie is doing beautifully and is, once again, an attentive and confident mother. The puppies are already demonstrating strong vitality, good bone, and calm, settled temperaments in these very early days.

 

Litter Breakdown

 

This litter consists of six puppies:

Four red males

One black and tan female

One sesame female

 

All puppies were born naturally and are thriving. Early observations suggest a high level of consistency across the litter, with good proportions and promising head structure developing evenly.

 

About the Pairing

 

Kami and Bonnie complement each other exceptionally well. Kami contributes strong structure, balance, and movement, while Bonnie brings excellent maternal instincts, a stable temperament, and classic Shiba Inu expression. Together, they continue to produce puppies that reflect our goals as preservation breeders: correct structure, sound temperament, and traditional Shiba Inu type.

 

Repeating this breeding was a deliberate decision based on what we value most in our program — predictability, consistency, and long-term quality rather than novelty.

 

What We’ll Be Watching

 

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be closely monitoring:

Temperament development and confidence

Structural balance as the puppies grow

Head type, ear set, and tail carriage

Overall movement and coordination

 

As always, final placement decisions will be made based on individual puppy evaluations, temperament assessments, and suitability for each home — not color alone.

 

Updates & Availability

 

We’ll share regular updates, photos, and developmental notes as the puppies mature. Those who have already been in touch regarding this pairing will be contacted directly as evaluations progress.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about this litter or our placement process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

We’re very excited to watch this Bravo litter grow and to see how this repeat breeding continues to validate our confidence in Kami and Bonnie.

 

Watch for progress and new photos:

https://shibas.dog/puppies.html

 

To apply for a puppy in this litter:

https://shibas.dog/application.html

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