Apply for a Shiba Inu Puppy

Shomaisou Shiba Inu

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

Puppy Application Process

Thank you for your interest in a Shiba Inu from Shomaisou Shiba Inu. Our application process is designed to learn about your household, experience, goals, timing, and expectations so we can consider whether one of our puppies or adults may be a good fit.

Good Dog is our primary application intake process. The guided worksheet below is our alternative application process for people who do not wish to use the Good Dog application. It asks for the same Shomaisou-specific details we need before discussing a possible placement.

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How Review Works

Initial application.
Families submit an application through Good Dog, or complete the alternative worksheet below if they do not wish to use Good Dog.
Household and experience review.
We review lifestyle, home setup, dog experience, training plans, veterinary care, Shiba Inu readiness, and long-term goals.
Conversation and follow-up.
We may ask follow-up questions, request clarification, or schedule a phone or Microsoft Teams consultation.
Approved home consideration.
Approval means a household may be a good fit. It does not reserve a puppy, color, sex, litter, or place in a queue.
Puppy evaluation and matching.
Final placement decisions are made after puppy development and evaluation, with decisions generally made between six and eight weeks of age.

We do not accept deposits to hold a place in line. Payment is handled only after a formal placement offer is made and the contract process is complete.

Guided Application Worksheet

This worksheet is the alternative Shomaisou application for families who do not wish to utilize the Good Dog application. It is based on our PDF application and asks for the household, health, training, registration, pricing, logistics, and placement information we need before discussing a possible puppy. When finished, use the email button to open a prepared message to Shomaisou.

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Applicant Information

Full name

Phone

Occupation(s)

Street address

City, state, and ZIP

Citizenship or residency status

If a foreign national, do you plan to remain in the U.S. or return to your home country?

Do you speak any languages other than English?

Applicant age confirmation

Household and Living Situation

Do you rent or own your home?

If renting, do you have written landlord approval for a Shiba Inu?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Children in the home or frequent visitors?

Who else lives with you? Include ages of any children.

Children ages 9-18 potentially interested in AKC Juniors?

Describe your surrounding environment.

What noises, sights, or activity levels is your home exposed to?

Do you have a fenced yard? If no, describe safe outdoor access.

How much time would the puppy be left alone?

Current and Past Dog Ownership

Do you currently have any pets? List species, breed, and age.

Have you previously owned a Shiba Inu?

Have you ever rehomed or surrendered a dog? If yes, explain.

Tell us about your favorite dog you have ever owned, if applicable.

Daily Routine and Care Plans

What does a typical weekday and weekend look like in your household?

Who will be the puppy's primary caretaker?

Are you prepared for a 12-16 year commitment?

How do you plan to handle travel or vacations with your dog?

How would you handle stubbornness, reactivity, or a dog who does not come when called?

If something unexpected happens, how would you ensure continued care?

Do you understand the dog must be returned to us or we must be consulted before rehoming?

Health and Veterinary

Do you have a veterinarian? Provide name and contact information.

May we contact your veterinarian as a reference?

Do you intend to spay/neuter? If so, at what age?

Do you agree to follow delayed spay/neuter protocols and keep the dog intact until 12+ months?

Are you willing to follow the Shomaisou Shiba-specific vaccination protocol?

Training, Temperament, and Socialization

How do you plan to socialize your puppy in the first 16 weeks?

Have you completed a formal training class with a previous dog?

What training methods do you prefer?

Are you comfortable trimming nails, cleaning ears, and grooming a double-coated breed?

Are you interested in conformation showing or breeding? If so, explain.

If you intend to breed, will you follow the National Shiba Club of America Code of Ethics?

Are you interested in dog sports such as obedience, agility, CAT/Fast CAT, scent work, therapy, or rally?

Registration, Pricing, and Preferences

Do you understand the difference between limited and full AKC registration?

Are you comfortable with the $3,000-$6,000 pricing range and related policies?

Preferred timing

Sex preference

Color preference

Primary purpose

Open to an adolescent or adult Shiba if one becomes available?

Would you consider adopting an adult Shiba?

Pickup, Logistics, and Permissions

How do you plan to pick up your puppy?

Are you willing to travel to Ohio or cover transportation costs if needed?

May we visit your home by appointment or virtually?

Do we have your consent for a background check?

May we refer you to other reputable breeders if needed?

Good Dog application status

Extended Puppy Preschool interest

Co-bred litter acknowledgment

Motivation and Final Questions

What drew you to the Shiba Inu breed specifically?

Do you have long-term goals with this dog?

How did you hear about Shomaisou Shiba Inu?

Questions for Shomaisou

What We Look For

Home and Safety

Secure outdoor access, leash-walking plans, and realistic supervision.
Households prepared for an intelligent, independent, management-aware breed.
A plan for grooming, veterinary care, socialization, enrichment, and training.

Long-Term Fit

Clear expectations for temperament, activity level, and puppy development.
Willingness to work with our evaluation and matching process.
Interest in staying engaged through updates, records, and ongoing communication.

Co-Owned and Co-Bred Litters

Some Shomaisou dogs are co-owned with other breeders, and those arrangements may determine where litters are whelped. We work with co-breeders in West Virginia and Michigan, and some puppies move to Michigan at five weeks for Puppy Preschool until eight weeks of age.

Because not every litter is eligible to be listed on Good Dog, our website, Petnax listings, live cameras, and direct communication may show puppy information that does not appear on Good Dog.

Current Litters Live Cams Petnax Listings

Questions Before Applying?

Our FAQ explains more about our placement process, puppy evaluations, pricing, health practices, and what we look for in prospective homes. If you have not received a response within 48 hours, please follow up.

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