shibamistress
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I have four dogs: Two American Akita, a Shiba Inu, and Kai Ken. I've been managing my dogs through separation for many, many years. It may not be ideal, but it works, and at some point in my journey, I realized that while it is a pain, it is how…
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Thanks for the information and background, Gen! I'm rather disturbed by this too: it's one thing to express a color preference, another to spread misinformation. And it does disturb me that a breeder would claim not to be able to tell the differe…
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Good point Chrystal! Yes, I'd agree....think about how much you're committed to SAR, too, and that will help you decide on the likely breed. But if you want an NK (and SAR trials are something to try out, but not the be all and end all goal) then…
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Kai Ken. They really get along with other dogs well, read other dogs well, are great in the woods, but also great in the house--well, pretty much everything Brad said! I have two AAs, a Shiba and a Kai Ken, and the Kai gets along with everyone r…
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Wow, this is scary. Glad you got word of it, but what a nightmare!
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My boy (Akashi x Ayu) can be chill in the house now, as is an adult, but he has been pretty active even indoors (which means getting into things, including stealing things, and climbing furniture, etc). I'd say he was slightly less active indoors t…
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Yep. Leash is the answer. And the lack of recall isn't about "loyalty," it's about two things: not being trained to a good recall, and more importantly, prey drive. The prey drive is stronger than his recall. Letting him off leash is…
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Wow, that's an awful dog park experience! I don't have much to add because others have already said it, except that I don't think Nihon Ken are dog park dogs, for the most part. I have a great loathing of dog parks because you never know what you'…
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Poor Meiko! But glad he has a new loving home!
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Mysterious, I know. I hate that Fedex smart post because it is always slower than regular USPS. But yes, somewhere in KY is my NK calendar..... :(
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My calendar has gone missing, sadly. Cafepress sent it, and it got to KY, but suddenly has no arrival date (it was supposed to come yesterday). :(
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That post made me sad, @Sunyata. Even sadder to think that those of us who were dealing with dogs with health issues, only Nola is still around. :( But I'm glad she is! And then seeing Brad's post about the Kai, well, that did in Leo's chance…
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Do a search on the forum for this topic, too, because we've discussed it several times before....Basically, take it very slow, slower than you even think you need to. It's best if they can see each other some though, so gates and crates could help …
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I kind of want one too! My Kai Ken LOVES lure coursing! We only got to try it once, but he was hooked. He kept trying to leap in when other dogs were going. He likes agility, but gets bored easily, but I could see the lure coursing would never b…
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When I say independent, I'm thinking of some things people have mentioned. sometimes independent dogs have to be convinced to do things, and certainly wanting to please is not going to be enough. Independent dogs are problem solvers, and that prob…
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I didn't actually see much bashing of rescues here, so I'm kind of puzzled by that comment, Snf. What anti-rescue fervor? I don't see it. People were discussing their experiences, but not saying all rescues are bad (I very much doubt anyone here be…
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I think the thing about how many irresponsible people get Shibas, and to a lesser but still large extent, American Akitas, is what always colors my opinions on these kinds of discussions. I tend to emphasize the negative, because I want people to b…
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Not going to add much except I also thought of fostering! It might be a good way for you, @Roshaad, to help a dog in need, and also have a chance to see what you like in a dog. Obviously this wouldn't get you the more uncommon NKs, but you might t…
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@shibamistress I think most of Zora's black face is caused by the same genes that give other AAs their black mask, and that if she didn't have that mask she probably would have a face pattern similar to Titan. I would consider her a high white like…
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I guess Zora is also piebald, falling somewhere between Titan and the normal piebald that is 25% ? She has the black hood, and a small black patch on her back but is otherwise white. Enough black to not be an extreme piebald, perhaps, but still …
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It's been cool to get to learn more about TRDs, too. I didn't know much about them, though I've seen a few in Thailand (my only experience with them, and the ones I saw were very much feral dogs). Glad you're on the forum!
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It depends, especially with breeders who get a lot of inquiries. You might check out the "what to look for in a breeder" on the Shiba forum too, because it will help you know what you're looking for if you decide to go for a more popular …