Don't know any other Shiba Inu owners.Anyone know of any reliable Shiba Inu breeders?

Question

I want another Shiba. I bought my Shiba Inu from a "reputable" breeder, whose dogs are
shown in a lot of dog shows- saw on the internet. I got a puppy who was so nervous and not socialized. He's better now, but still so fearful.

Answer 1

Start looking here:
http://www.shibas.org/breeders.html

Note the section on "How to Choose a Breeder." :)

If you are concerned about your Shiba's temperament, this is something you should discuss with his breeder. Any reputable breeder will step up and discuss this with you honestly, and probably have suggestions on how to help him.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You have already had better answers that I, from the UK, can give you about the legalities of this situation. I can just concur that the AKC, or any other official Kennel Club of the country where this puppy was registered would indeed only be interested from a registration basis, and unlike to take any action against this breeder. These kind of transactions are always a buyer-beware situation, and everything should be in writing. So unless you have it in the sale contract that this puppy would be 'signed off' (presumably this means you would be able to register her with the AKC in your sole name, not as a co-ownership) once full payment for her has been made, you are basically stuffed and your only recourse would be to try to get a ruling in your favour in the Courts. I'm just wondering WHY she's refusing to have her transferred into your sole name, especially if you have paid for her in full. Maybe, despite her Championship title(s) (what 2 titles?) she still feels this b itch isn't good enough to be bred? You are entitled to know why, if this is the case! I don't understand about her owing YOU money? Finally, you should be very careful about naming names, especially in public like this. YOU could find yourself in Court, not her!! ps If you were 'in' the breed, (reputable breeder for years?) would you not have been a member of the Breed Club years ago? Despite the money you have paid out, freely?, you still have the nice animal you've always had. Puppies are not the be-all and end-all. Add - This is why I don't enter into co-ownerships or any other apparently sweetheart deal. Too much can, and does, go wrong.

Answer 3

if you bought your dog off the internet you did not go to a reputable breeder....... go to shiba Inu club of america website and get a list of breeders in your area...... (remember,, you will need to decide for yourself if they are indeed reputable) you will want them to offer a guarantee of genetic health for the life of the dog,,, you want to see both parents ( temperament is genetic) you will want to go to the breeders home and have her show you what she has done for socializing,, health screenings etc.... also try AKC.ORG and get breeder referrals from there tooo. also,,, go to dog shows!!! YOU CAN MEET MANY PEOPLE IN YOUR BREED THERE.

Answer 4

Where do you live? I work at a shelter in Chicago and we have a female available for adoption.