An Accountable, Heritage and Preservation Breeder of Purposefully Bred Purebred Dogs
Puppy Application
Thank you for your interest in a Shiba Inu from Shomaisou Shiba Inu. Our application helps us learn about your household, experience, goals, and the type of placement that may be the best fit for both your family and one of our puppies or adults.
Completing an application does not guarantee placement, but it is the first step in our review process. We place puppies thoughtfully, based on temperament, structure, household fit, long-term goals, and the needs of each individual puppy.
We prefer homes that meet the following criteria. These are guidelines, not automatic disqualifiers. We evaluate each home individually.
Home & Safety
A house with a fenced yard, or an apartment, townhouse, or condo with a safe and realistic exercise plan.
A plan for secure outdoor access, leash walking, training, and supervision.
A household prepared for the independence, intelligence, and management needs of the Shiba Inu breed.
Applicant Requirements
Applicant should be 18 years of age or older.
Applicant should be a citizen of the United States or have permanent resident status.
Applicant should be comfortable with our general $3,000 to $6,000 price range, depending on contract type and placement.
Homes We Especially Like to See
Companion homes are welcome and valued. We also enjoy working with active homes that want to do more with their dogs.
AKC or UKC conformation homes.
Dog sport homes, including CAT, Fast CAT, agility, obedience, rally, scent work, therapy work, or similar activities.
Families with children who are participating in, or may be interested in, 4-H or AKC Juniors.
Homes that want to stay engaged with puppy development, live cameras, updates, evaluations, and long-term communication.
How Our Review Process Works
Submit an application.
Good Dog is the preferred application method. The fillable PDF application is also available if that works better for you.
We review your household, goals, and experience.
We may ask follow-up questions, request additional information, or schedule a phone or Microsoft Teams consultation.
Approved homes remain under consideration for future placements.
Approval means we believe your home may be a good fit. It does not guarantee that a specific puppy, color, sex, or litter will be available.
Puppies are matched after evaluation.
We do not place puppies by color or birth order alone. Final placement decisions are based on temperament, structure, health, household fit, and long-term suitability.
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.
Co-Owned and Co-Bred Litters
Some Shomaisou litters are co-owned or co-bred and may be whelped or raised with a trusted co-breeder. In those situations, not every litter may appear on the same platform at the same time.
The best way to stay current is to follow our website updates, live cameras when available, and direct communications from us.
Our FAQ explains more about our placement process, waitlist approach, puppy evaluations, pricing, health practices, and what we look for in prospective homes.
We make an effort to respond to applications, emails, phone calls, and appointment requests. If you have not received a response within 48 hours, please follow up.