Chong
Gaylord's Up in Smoke @ Shomaisou
Born 4/20. Built for laughs. Raised with purpose.
About Chong
Chong is part of the Shomaisou Shiba Inu program and is AKC registered as Gaylord's Up in Smoke @ Shomaisou.
Please Mr. Musk, send me to Mars!
His page started as a joke between friends and quickly became a whole little campaign: a preservation-bred Shiba Inu puppy born on 4/20, call name Chong, registered as Up in Smoke, ready for a Mars-sized amount of personality. Keep an eye out for this sister, Chichi.
Bred by: Lisa & James "Truett" Harris and Rex & Tanya Gaylord of Shomaisou Shiba Inu.
Chief Trainer: Brooke Steinbach of K9 Level Up.
Professional Handler: TBA
The Name Story
Some registered names are a stretch. Chong's is not. The theme came together because the real details lined up almost too well.
- Actual birthdate: April 20, 2026.
- Call name: Chong, a nod to the classic pop-culture reference.
- Registered name: Gaylord's Up in Smoke @ Shomaisou.
- The result: a name with humor, timing, and enough polish to still look good on a pedigree.
Mission: First Shiba Inu on Mars
Chong's Personal Goals: Chong as a live mascot, event model, asteroid ambassador, photo-op professional, and tiny Shiba representative for anything that needs a little more charm.
The fun pitch is simple: Born 4/20. Call name Chong. Registered name Up in Smoke. First Shiba Inu on Mars.
The serious part is just as important. Chong is not just an internet joke in a puppy suit. He comes from a preservation-minded program focused on health, structure, temperament, evaluation, and responsible placement.
Excellence and Rarity
Chong's story is funny because the theme is so memorable, but the foundation underneath it is the real point. Shomaisou puppies are raised with attention to development, temperament, structure, and long-term fit.
The goal is not just a cute puppy with a clever name. The goal is a sound, thoughtfully bred Shiba Inu with a story people remember and the quality to back it up.
Future updates can include photos, short videos, training notes, evaluation details, and Chong's official milestones as he grows.