What if I have no time for a puppy but I still want a Shiba?
Buying or adopting an adult dog can be both tricky and rewarding. Find out how the dog has been raised and by whom. Some really good information has become available, and I’ve put two books in our Shiba Bookstore that address adopting an adult dog of doubtful past. I suggest looking into the Shiba Rescue organizations in your area, if you are patient and have the time and love to rehabilitate a needy Shiba. A loving, patient household will produce a dog that is a joy forever. A dog that is already trained and socialized takes a tremendous burden off the prospective owner that does not have the time to devote to a puppy. We have acquired both adults and puppies with very good results, (some required more work than others) and have letters from happy families who have adopted rescue Shibas from us. Although all Shibas share common qualities, most are very shy of people that are not in their family. Don’t be put off if a particular dog won’t warm up to you right away. That is a characteri
