# Finally met a Shiba Inu Well, I have seen a lot of dogs around the area, but never Nihon Ken - until yesterday! I was getting bored with my normal parks, so I decided to try the walking trail outside of town. On my way back to the car, there was a girl walking a little shiba inu!! She let me pet him and seemed surprised I… ## Thread In Shiba Inu · started by asia · 17 replies - **Category:** [Shiba Inu](https://nihonken.org/community/c/shiba-inu) - **Forum:** [Nihon Ken Forum](https://nihonken.org/community/) ## asia · 2009-03-21T22:02:22.000Z Well, I have seen a lot of dogs around the area, but never Nihon Ken - until yesterday! I was getting bored with my normal parks, so I decided to try the walking trail outside of town. On my way back to the car, there was a girl walking a little shiba inu!! She let me pet him and seemed surprised I knew what it was (and how to pronounce it), but I think she was disappointed I did not have my own and knew of no others in the area. Anyway, the lil shiba was quite soft and friendly and well-behaved. I was just so excited to FINALLY get to meet one! ## animatorshiba · 2009-03-21T22:08:55.000Z that is exciting! two people on campus have shibas (one is a teacher) and they are very friendly, both are puppies (sadly from puppiespuppiespuppies! (a store) ) Strange since we only have about 1000 or so on campus. : ) I really want one of my own. Might get one this summer if things work out with my house. : ) ## asia · 2009-03-21T22:20:41.000Z I am hoping for a Kai or Shikoku... Best wishes for a Shiba filled summer!! ## animatorshiba · 2009-03-21T22:25:16.000Z thanks! good luck in getting a kai/shikoku : ) ## Sangmort (moderator) · 2009-03-21T22:54:05.000Z Isn't it awesome when you finally see one for the first time? :D Now imagine how we'll be when we finally see a Kai or Shika! lol Why are there none in Florida?! grrr. ~ ## animatorshiba · 2009-03-21T22:57:48.000Z i live in florida atm, our campus is in sarasota : ) though i've only seen shibas here. I'd love to see kai and shika, and any other Nihon Ken for that matter, but alas, they are rare here. -shrug- ## Sangmort (moderator) · 2009-03-22T00:36:37.000Z Oh! I didn't know you're in Fl! :) I'm in Kissimmee / Orlando. Living here all my life, & only seen 2 shibas locally, tons of Akita [ american ] But Really really REALLY want to meet a Shikoku or Kai :( ~ ## takumi · 2009-03-22T15:19:08.000Z I am in Miami, FL. It is also rare to see shiba here. Wish my dog had some shiba friends.....really :-( ## asia · 2009-03-22T21:47:52.000Z I guess I feel a bit better about the lack of Nihon-Ken here in Kansas then! Yes, Osy, I will probably barely be able to contain my joy when I get to meet a Kai or Shikoku for the first time!! ## Zinja · 2009-03-23T09:58:09.000Z I always go to sarasota. I just took Ninja to st. Armands Circle. I would love a Shika in a year or two! I live in Gainesville but my parents are in Tampa, where I frequently vist. We should all meet up! Or go on a massive hike one day :) ## animatorshiba · 2009-03-23T10:06:53.000Z Oh awesome! St. Armands is so nice : ) That sounds so fun : ) should def have a FL meetup. I don't have a shiba yet, but I might be able to get one this summer, or maybe an akita. My parents and I are talking about possibly getting me a dog since I'm living off campus and would feel safer/less lonely that way. : ) I head for ATL around early May im pretty sure, but I'm in FL during the school year : ) ## animatorshiba · 2009-03-23T10:07:59.000Z sorry for hijacking btw asia n_n; ## Leonberger (admin) · 2009-03-23T13:08:25.000Z A few days ago we saw our first "civilian" Shiba, meaning the first outside a breeder's house or dog show. I wasn't believing my eyes, so I asked the woman holding the leash if it was actually a Shiba. Her reply was: "Yes, yes. And what a pretty Chow Chow you have there!" lol ## ljowen123 (moderator) · 2009-03-23T13:09:35.000Z LOL! ## sunyata · 2009-03-23T13:11:30.000Z HAHA!!! 'chow chow' Well, I suppose you just can not win them all. :-P ## okiron · 2009-03-23T13:11:41.000Z Errik met his first full grown shiba, second shiba ever this weekend. Romi, if Ninja ever disappears, Errik does not have him lol. ## asia · 2009-03-24T23:23:07.000Z "Yes, yes. And what a pretty Chow Chow you have there!" - still laughing at that one! --- **Navigate:** [Forum home](https://nihonken.org/community/?format=md) · [Sitemap](https://nihonken.org/community/sitemap.xml)