If you are asking yourself what in the world a Shiba inu is then chances are good you aren’t going to care one way or another about locating a Shiba inu breeder. However, for those of you who not only know what these wonderful little dogs are but, are dying to own one of your very own then finding a good breeder may be of immense importance.
The truth is that just because Shiba inus are not one of the more popular dog breeds in the United States doesn’t mean that finding a breeder will be difficult. While finding a Shiba inu breeder in certain locales may be next to impossible, there are excellent breeders out there and almost every state has one or two.
A good place to begin your search is to contact a Shiba inu association, club or organization in your state. The people who belong to such organizations own Shibas and therefore will know of breeders in your state if not your exact area. Spend a little time talking to them and find out what breeders they recommend and why. This will at least give you some recommendations to go on.
Once you have a few recommendations or at least one go ahead and call the breeder and arrange for a visit. Don’t worry about being an imposition, breeders like to meet the potential owners of their pups and see for themselves whether or not the people who are seeking to get a pup has done their research and is prepared to care for this breed of dog. So keep in mind that even while you are determining how good a breeder he or she might be that person is also summing up whether you will make a good pet owner.
In fact, one of the main ways to tell a great breeder from one that is not so good is how in depth they question you. If they really don’t seem to care one way or another how much you know about this breed of dog then most likely they don’t have the passion and love for Shibas that will make a good breeder no matter how clean and sanitary their operation may be.
You can also expect a good breeder to go on and on about the joys of having these dogs for pets as well as talk to you about the challenges this breed poses. A good breeder wants you to know the whole story not just the joys but, the problems you will face as well. That is because they want to be sure that you understand that while Shibas make great pets they aren’t perfect anymore than any other dog breed is perfect. They know the better prepared you are, the less problems both you and The Shiba will have adjusting to one another.
Good Shiba inu breeders love their pets, love the breed and are dedicated to ensure that every puppy they place goes to a good forever home where they will be cared for happy and loved.
