Update

So since my last post, our potential breeder originally thought she would have a puppy to offer us, both pregnant dogs had their liters, but one had to have an emergency c-section to get her 2 last pups out, and within that time, unfortunately one of the puppies didn't make it. And that puppy was supposed to be for us. I'm pretty heartbroken, but on a semi-lighter note, there is another breeder who is expecting puppies. She's about 2 months behind the previous breeder, but if she can offer us a puppy definitely, it's worth the wait. We will be driving up to meet her tomorrow. I am hoping this ends more positively than I'm seeing it play out in my head currently.

I feel like we are ready to take this next step but am not able to actual obtain this dog we want.  What drives me the most insane is I tend to need to be in control of everything in my life, and this is not something I can control at all.

So right now, we're still hoping and wanting. And hoping the meet and greet of this new breeder will be a good and positive experience.

My first post!

Hello! My name is Amanda. My boyfriend Amos and I live in Massachusetts in a lovely town. We have been together for about a year and a half and are very much in love. It was an instant connection and are just a great fit. I have always been a dog lover since a child. I've had 4 dogs of my own in my life, and have been without a pet for quite some time due to living situations that didn't permit dogs. Amos and I finally live in a wonderful home in a wonderful town and felt we were ready to make that addition to our home that I so desperately wanted! Originally, I was worried since Amos wasn't much of a huge LOVER as I. He liked them but has never had the honor of having and loving one. Long story short, he changed his mind awfully quick =)

We were trying to find the right breed for us. I did a ton of research and asked friends about breeds they had. A good friend of mine had a Shiba Inu/Bull Dog pup whom I LOVED! I asked her about her breeder and she told me the breeder didn't really do that mix often, but did breed pure bred shibas. I immediately looked into it.

So throughout my journey of research I've come to find out a lot about this breed. There are some good and some not so good. Such as

THE GOOD:


These are some of the good, of course there's so much more...

• Small in size (avg. male gets to about 23-25 pounds)
• Good for apartments because they are very adaptable to their environment 
• Light grooming, they have large shedding sessions 2 times a year (sometimes referred to as "blowing the coat")
• Independent and clean. Shibas do not like to mess where they eat and sleep so potty training can be done quickly and efficiently 
• Smart! They love a challenge.
• If socialized correctly as a puppy, is a GREAT family dog and loyal companion

THE BAD:

• Shibas are known to be head strong. If not trained correctly, they will try to rule the house and consider them the "pack leader"
• Can be a little weary of strangers
• Although it's in the "Good" category as well: Independent. Shibas tend to be "cat like"

But with the good and the bad, Amos and I are sure this is the breed for us.

After much research and after speaking to a few breeders and meeting one we really liked, we are fairly sure we've found our breeder. When we met her a few weeks ago she had 2 pregnant females. One female has given birth and our breeder is awaiting the arrival of the second litter any day now. We are looking for a male. The first litter already on the ground was 3 females so we are hoping the next litter will bring some boys!

Our search hasn't been as smooth as I had hoped. But it seems after months and months of wanting and waiting, in the next week we should know 100% if our selected breeder will have the exact dog we so desperately want. 

If you're a dog lover and/or you're looking into the Shiba Inu, Please join me on our total shiba inu journey!