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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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Copper Toxicosis in Dogs: What Shiba Inu Owners Should Know

by Rex Gaylord on 07/19/25

Copper toxicosis is a genetic and metabolic condition where a dog’s liver accumulates excess copper over time, potentially leading to inflammation, fibrosis, and liver failure. While most research has focused on breeds like Labrador Retrievers and Bedlington Terriers, growing genetic screening efforts have identified carriers in other breeds, including Shiba Inu.