Apply for a Shiba Inu Puppy

Shomaisou Shiba Inu

An Accountable, Heritage and Preservation Breeder of Purposefully Bred Purebred Dogs

Puppy Application Process

Thank you for your interest in a Shiba Inu from Shomaisou Shiba Inu. Our application process helps us learn about your household, experience, goals, timing, and expectations so we can determine whether one of our puppies or adult dogs may be a good fit.

The guided worksheet below is our primary application. Alternatively, applicants may use either the Good Dog application or our downloadable PDF application. Each option requests the same Shomaisou-specific information we need before discussing a possible placement.

Prefer another application method? Jump to the alternatives.

How Review Works

Initial application.
Submit one of the available Shomaisou puppy applications.
Household and experience review.
We review lifestyle, home setup, dog experience, training plans, veterinary care, Shiba Inu readiness, and long-term goals.
Conversation and follow-up.
We may ask follow-up questions, request clarification, or schedule a phone or Microsoft Teams consultation.
Approved home consideration.
Approval means a household may be a good fit. It does not reserve a puppy, color, sex, litter, or place in a queue.
Puppy evaluation and matching.
Final placement decisions are made after puppy development and evaluation, with decisions generally made between six and eight weeks of age.

We do not accept deposits to hold a place in line. Payment is handled only after a formal placement offer is made, and the contract process is complete.

Guided Application Worksheet

Complete the nine steps below, review your answers, and submit the worksheet online. Required questions are marked with an asterisk. Both you and Shomaisou will receive a copy by email.

We look for safe, realistic care plans; preparation for an intelligent and independent breed; and a long-term commitment to training, veterinary care, enrichment, and ongoing communication.

Some Shomaisou dogs are co-owned, and a litter may be whelped or raised with a co-breeder. Some puppies may participate in Puppy Preschool in Michigan from five to eight weeks of age. These litters may appear on our website, Petnax, or live cameras even when they are not listed on Good Dog.

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Applicant Information

Full name

Phone

Occupation(s)

Optional. This helps us understand typical schedules and care arrangements; you may leave it blank.

Street address

City

State or province

ZIP or postal code

Citizenship or residency status

Optional. This is used only to discuss long-term residence and international placement or transport needs; choose “Prefer to discuss” if appropriate.

If a foreign national, do you plan to remain in the U.S. or return to your home country?

Do you speak any languages other than English?

Optional. This helps us offer clear communication and resources in your household’s preferred language.

Applicant age confirmation

Household and Living Situation

Do you rent or own your home?

If renting, do you have written landlord approval for a Shiba Inu?

How long have you lived at your current address?

Children in the home or frequent visitors?

Who else lives with you? Include ages of any children.

Children ages 9-18 potentially interested in AKC Juniors?

Describe your surrounding environment.

What noises, sights, or activity levels is your home exposed to?

Do you have a fenced yard? If no, describe safe outdoor access.

How much time would the puppy be left alone?

Current and Past Dog Ownership

Do you currently have any pets? List species, breed, and age.

Have you previously owned a Shiba Inu?

Have you ever rehomed or surrendered a dog? If yes, explain.

Tell us about your favorite dog you have ever owned, if applicable.

Daily Routine and Care Plans

What does a typical weekday and weekend look like in your household?

Who will be the puppy's primary caretaker?

Are you prepared for a 12-16 year commitment?

How do you plan to handle travel or vacations with your dog?

How would you handle stubbornness, reactivity, or a dog who does not come when called?

If something unexpected happens, how would you ensure continued care?

Do you understand the dog must be returned to us or we must be consulted before rehoming?

Health and Veterinary

Do you have a veterinarian? Provide name and contact information.

May we contact your veterinarian as a reference?

Do you intend to spay/neuter? If so, at what age?

Do you agree to follow delayed spay/neuter protocols and keep the dog intact until 12+ months?

Are you willing to follow the Shomaisou Shiba-specific vaccination protocol?

Training, Temperament, and Socialization

How do you plan to socialize your puppy in the first 16 weeks?

Have you completed a formal training class with a previous dog?

What training methods do you prefer?

Are you comfortable trimming nails, cleaning ears, and grooming a double-coated breed?

Are you interested in conformation showing or breeding? If so, explain.

If you intend to breed, will you follow the National Shiba Club of America Code of Ethics?

Are you interested in dog sports such as obedience, agility, CAT/Fast CAT, scent work, therapy, or rally?

Registration, Pricing, and Preferences

Do you understand the difference between limited and full AKC registration?

Are you comfortable with the $4,500 companion puppy price and related policies?

Preferred timing

Sex preference

Color preference

Primary purpose

What ages would you consider?

Pickup, Logistics, and Permissions

How do you plan to pick up your puppy?

Are you willing to travel to Ohio or cover transportation costs if needed?

May we visit your home by appointment or virtually?

Do we have your consent for a background check?

A check would be considered only during final approval to confirm identity or address and screen for placement-related risks. Submission alone does not initiate a check; additional notice and authorization would be provided first.

May we refer you to other reputable breeders if needed?

Have you also submitted an application through Good Dog?

Extended Puppy Preschool interest

Motivation and Final Questions

What drew you to the Shiba Inu breed specifically?

Do you have long-term goals with this dog?

How did you hear about Shomaisou Shiba Inu?

Questions for Shomaisou

Privacy and delivery. We use this information only to evaluate a possible Shomaisou placement, communicate with you, and verify references or permissions you provide. FormSubmit processes and emails the submission to Shomaisou and sends your copy; its service states that submissions are retained for 30 days. We do not sell application information. We share it only with service providers needed to deliver the application, with references you authorize us to contact, or when required by law. To request correction or deletion of Shomaisou’s copy, email rex@shibas.dog. See the application privacy notice.

After a successful submission, you will see a confirmation page and receive a copy at the email address entered above. Do not include Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other unrelated sensitive data.

Co-Owned and Co-Bred Litters

Some Shomaisou dogs are co-owned with other breeders, and those arrangements may determine where litters are whelped. We work with co-breeders in West Virginia and Michigan, and some puppies move to Michigan at five weeks for Puppy Preschool until eight weeks of age.

Because not every litter is eligible to be listed on Good Dog, our website, Petnax listings, live cameras, and direct communication may show puppy information that does not appear on Good Dog.

Current Litters Live Cams Petnax Listings

Apply on Good Dog View Our Good Dog Profile Download PDF Application

Questions Before Applying?

Our FAQ explains more about our placement process, puppy evaluations, pricing, health practices, and what we look for in prospective homes. If you have not received a response within 48 hours, please follow up.

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