It's Been Awhile!

It's crazy how life gets ahold of you; Time to start back on updates to our blog, share stories and new on our Shiba pack and puppy families.
The last few years we have been using facebook quite a bit for our updates. 

Thank you from taking the time to read and watch our Shiba's Grow. And as some of you know, we have started raising Shikoku's too. 

So what's new?? We have downsized, retired and rehomed most of our Shibas over the last couple year. Talked about working with Shikoku's more. However, we missed our house of Shiba's, our small pack of fur babies running around, so as of 2017, we plan to restart our program, bring back some of our foundational lines, and bring new lines in. Also plan to keep our small Shikoku program intact. Our first litter was born Sept 2016. (I'll do a separate post on them.)

Not even sure where to start. Hmmm. Well 2016-17 has been a busy year for us. Family, life, health ... the good, the bad ... the year started off with a move, and that was a lot of work. Followed by a tragic event; saying goodbye to our dear boy, Hiro. Hiro was our handsome red stud. He left us too soon. He ran out of the house and was hit by a car. He was an amazing boy, gentle, loving, calm. We miss him terribly. Six years shared with him wasn't long enough. Sigh.

We had a wonderful Spring, with the birth of four Shikoku pup's.
Meet Willow and Margo, two gorgeous sesame girls.
Along with Miska and Navina, two stunning Black sesame girls.

Last but not least. We had a nice litter of five handsome boys from River.
This litter of Shibas turned out to be so tiny. Healthy little boys, but tiny. I'm curious to see what their adult size will be.
Both parents were average size. They have all found their new home.

From left to right: Ash, Steve, Gala, Luigi and Kenzo

Remington Update - past pup

I always love getting update on past puppies. Yesterday I received an update from little Remi ... well he isn't so little anymore.....

Jenn,

 

Here are some recent pictures of Remi (two are from this morning - on the patio sitting side by side). He is about 18lbs now and as tall as Kaiya. I think he might have another inch or two and some filling out to do. He's in the process of losing all his baby teeth - lost 3 yesterday and there are 2 more ready to go - almost done. He is also starting to blow his coat and is set to get neutered next month as well.

 

Thank you so much for everything. He is the absolute best. He's hilarious to have in the house - his personality is definitely one of a kind. He's beyond crazy, but in a good way. Very easy to train, listens well and he's been so good for Kaiya. She is much more tolerant with him and they play almost every day now. She has become much more playful and is even better around other dogs now too. She still growls at him, but I think she always will - it's just not as bad or as often anymore.

 

I'm so glad I found you - I couldn't imagine not having him around.

 

Thanks,

Melissa

If you missed it, here is Remi's First update .

 

 

Argo Update - past pup

Argo was from the litter of two we had end of Januray (2013). I love his sesame coat and am excited to see how he turns out when his adult coat come in. Here is an update shortly after he went to his new home. Thanks again Randell and Lael to giving this handsome boy a great home and Family.

Hey guys!

Im so excited about Argo being home! so I wanted to send you some pictures of him haha.
He's been doing so good. He knows to sit by the door when he needs to do his business, and loves to play with all his toys and the cats!
We've been calling him by his name lots and he is already starting to pick it up! which is amazing!
His favourite place is the backyard and we play out there for hours a day! Defiantly lost of naps during the day, and he sleeps very well during the night! He woke up at 530 the first night and this morning he slept till i woke him up at 7!
I have been taking so many pictures, so feel free to ask me anytime for some! theres been tones everyday!

Randell & Lael

Thanks again Randell and Lael for giving Argo a great family and home.

 

 

Callie's ear - part 2

It's been three month's since Callie's ear surgury and she is doing great! It has healed up nicely. I took some pictures the other day and wanted to share a couple. Minus her blowing coat, she is looking amazing. Check out Callie's ear (Part 1), if you missed it.

 

 

More pidder padders!

This year we are going to be having all our puppy litters in Spring and Summer. It seems we have had many requests for female pups, but the last four litters we have had (small litters of 1-3 pups), we have only had boys. I love my boys ... love the outgoing, clowns that they can be :) If only I could keep them all!

We recently had a litter of two from our girl Kitty (post - New litter). Two weeks following we had another litter from Bliss. Three beauitful boys. Bliss has always been an excelent mom and her pups are awesome during thier 8+ weeks with us. We bred Bliss to Tomi this year and had two black /tans and a red. I am excited to watch them grow (as I am with all my 'babies').

Pictures at one week old.

This past week we have had Bliss semi-fostering Kitty's two boys. Once Kitty's boys turned three week and wanted to play, Kitty started getting annoyed. She snapped at one of the boys and we didn't want to take the chance of anything bad happening as they grew. Kitty would nurse her boys but shorlty after we had to take her out of the puppy pen as she would start to growl. 

Bliss is a natural (just like her mom, Winnie) and took to the two boys like they were her own. We have slowly weaned the boys off of Kitty and onto Bliss.

Kitty's two boys (Toshi is the red pup, and the other little Mister is still available).

Picture taken at 3 weeks.

These boys are now 4 weeks old and are very playful. We have playdates in the livingroom in the evening with River and Tomi ... watching these boys run around and interacting with the older dogs is a  lot of fun. They tire out pretty quick, but the snuggles are awesome! Both boys love to give me kisses, Toshi more so, and I am hoping they continue to be friendly and outgoing over the next few week.

Hachi pic Update - past pup

Hachi is a Cincin x Takeo born 2010

Helo pic update - past pup

Helo is a Bliss x Hiro pup from 2012

Helo really is a lovable ham and he brings us a lot of happiness and endless laughs at his goofy personality and habits.  I’ve also attached a couple of updated pictures for you.  He’s our beautiful boy. - Krista