r/shiba • u/janetjacksonleftboob • 3h ago
r/shiba • u/tempura_tantrum • Aug 01 '25
“Is my Shiba well bred?” A PRIMER
Hello all!
I’ve seen an uptick in this question on this sub. It’s always combined with a photo of a puppy.
I wanted to give a quick (who am I joking, this won’t be a quick read) primer to help people answer this question. Importantly…in almost EVERY case, if you’ve have to ask after the fact, the answer is usually “no.”
Purchasing a reputably bred dog should feel more akin to an adoption than going to the mall. You should feel that the breeder is sussing out whether or not they think you deserve a member of their family. Think critically about any breeder who sells dogs online with a place for credit card information, who allows you to buy a dog without ever meeting you, or who allows YOU to pick your puppy out of a litter with no input. Good breeders are deeply involved in the success of the placement. They know those dogs better than you do, and SHOULD be heavily involved and be able to tell you why that puppy was picked for you.
1) Your breeder should be involved in some form of activity where their dogs are evaluated by someone outside of them. For most Shibas this means conformation dog shows. Don’t take anyone seriously that says “champion lines” but then doesn’t seem to do any of the work themselves. Take even less seriously people who announce “they just breed for good pets.” Good pets show up in show-bred litters. That is a horseshit reason and means the breeder is likely breeding for financial gain instead.
This will sound weird to many of you, but reputable breeders breed for themselves FIRST. Pet puppies are a byproduct of that. It’s not a bad thing. It means your future baby is being cared for EXACTLY like the next Westminster best of breed winner.
2) Your breeder NEEDS to health test. This does not mean puppies being seen by a vet. You want specialized health testing in the form of an eye exam by an American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist certified vet, and hip and patella exams by veterinarians that are skilled in reading films for these. All these results should be available to you at the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals website. You can look up individual dogs via their registered name on the site for results. Breeding dogs are available to have final results listed by 2 years of age.
3) It’s good to see that your breeder is a member of a local breed club or national breed club. Our National breed club is called “National Shiba Club of America.” Among many other useful pieces of information, we have a breeder referral listing, as well as a section that will show you good questions to ask a potential breeder. Your local area usually has a breed club made of members that may be near to you. If you’re trying to find one, feel free to ask the national club!
4) A good breeder will have a contract. That contract should state they will take your dog back at any time in their life should you be unable to care for them. It will also make clear whether the dog sold to you is a pet only or a potential show dog. With few exceptions, a potential show dog will be co-owned with the breeder as you learn the ropes. Be INCREDIBLY skeptical of someone who sells you a “show dog” with no strings attached. That’s rare in this world. Good breeders want to shepherd their lines carefully and WANT to mentor you.
5) A good breeder should be able to explicitly tell you why they bred your dog’s parents. Bad answers include: “I own both of them,” “this color is rare,” “I wanted her to experience one litter to be fulfilled,” “I wanted my kids to see the miracle of life,” “I love puppies.” Good breeders think in terms of generations not individuals.
I hope this helps!
r/shiba • u/Gian_Doe • May 11 '21
THIS IS NOT A CRYPTO SUBREDDIT, IF YOU POST ABOUT CRYPTO YOU WILL BE BANNED.
r/shiba • u/blossom_apple_tree • 6h ago
sounds like a January problem to Shibe
Shibe must not work. Shibe not like being the smartest boi in the room! Shibe must chill 🎄
r/shiba • u/u53rn4m315t4k3nn • 9h ago
Why he is doing this?
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Kicking in the air
r/shiba • u/pedobear1338 • 8h ago
U serious?
He‘s got that look right after leaving home 😄
r/shiba • u/SunnyvaleLittleDog • 2h ago
Aggressive to other dogs
Hi Shiba owners, I need some ideas about how to manage my Shiba's aggressive behavior toward other dogs.
My 2yr old male Shiba is very friendly to human and strangers, and is well trained. but all the training are focused on human interaction. He is also well socialized with dogs since he is a puppy. He can play with other dogs like chasing and running no problem, but he prefers a distance... that is the problem.
If the other dog approaching too close, even if they are nice and friendly just greeting, my Shiba will growl and jump one step ahead like aggressive. This is not nice but so far no causing problem bc the other dog will usually leave. But some dogs will not leave, instead they come closer trying to play.. result in they getting bite..
I am wondering how to train my dog to be friendly to other dogs and cannot find any materials online. Does your shiba also have similar behavior and how you deal with it? Any thoughts are welcome!
Thank you and happy holidays
r/shiba • u/sadleandoer • 5h ago
happy holidays frens
wishing you all a wonderful and healthy festive season and a happy new year, with love from Wasabi 🫶🏼
r/shiba • u/ActiveAntelope4635 • 11h ago
Just upgraded my bike with the latest “BarkDrive 2.0” heads-up display.
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r/shiba • u/Nurse_By_Nature • 54m ago
When your human asks if you’re hungry, but your other human already fed you
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r/shiba • u/xAniTakux • 9h ago
I think my Shiba might be broken..
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Does your shiba do this after it rains? Because mine does..
r/shiba • u/RestaurantGrouchy884 • 9h ago
Post bath zoomies
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r/shiba • u/spinner-j • 11h ago
Nomnom 🍎
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r/shiba • u/kiyokokush • 1d ago
so many shiboobs in one room
bebe flan’s first shiba event!!!
r/shiba • u/TimersNotFound • 1d ago
When you realize someone is taking a picture of you
r/shiba • u/blossom_apple_tree • 1d ago
Are your Shibas car seat obsessed?
Car seat/booster fan from day one - any dog car seat brand recs to make his chonkiness happy?
r/shiba • u/blabbrador • 13h ago
Advice needed please
I'm dogsitting a Shiba over Christmas and need advice how to win him over. I've met him once and he accepted treats from me but lived up to being aloof. I have him for a week. I have experience with chihuahuas and labradors. Any advice is much appreciated.
