AKZ Shiba Inus
- Kenai, AK
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Howard
Ready now
1 year old · Male
Jerry
Ready now
1 year old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie/Zack M., the breeder behind AKZ Shiba Inus located in Kenai, AK. We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Shiba Inu is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family. Our OFA results will be available by January of 2023. This will include Eyes, patellas and hips. For our younger female and male this will include prelims for hips, but patellas and eyes. All pups will be screened for heart murmurs.
Q. & A. with Katie/Zack
Why did you start breeding?
I started very young showing dogs in 4H. I raised goldens and have always wanted to continue breeding but family life got busy. Now my kids are older, it was something close to my heart and my first shiba sparked my love of breeding again.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are family dogs. Raised in a home with 5 children, and we have 4 shibas, plus 2 rescues that are older. We socialize all our puppies from birth. All have been handled since birth, paper trained since 3 weeks old, nails and baths start at 4 weeks with desensitization so they are used to the process. We hand feed and group feed to attend to any resource guarding that may pop up. We use positive reinforcement with our pups.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, red, black and tan, and sesame. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Daphne
Went homeFemale
Josephine
Went homeFemale
Mabel
Went homeFemale
Charles
Went homeMale
Oliver
Went homeMale
Simon
Went homeMale
Mal
Went homeMale
River
Went homeFemale
Hina
Went homeFemale
Mitsuha
Went homeFemale
Sanjii
Went homeMale
Fred Flinstone
Went homeMale
Pebbles Flinstone aka Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Himawari
Went homeFemale
Ume
Went homeMale
Hasu
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Katie/Zack
Katie/Zack has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes puppy, puppy kit, 1 set of the 4 in 1 shots, worming, AKC limited registration, pedigree, spay/neuter contract. Deposit holds your puppy. If you have a puppy in mind or color preference please let us know. We do reserve the right to pick a puppy for you based on your home, other pets, children etc. . If a health issues affect said puppy you can choose another puppy if available or place towards another litter. Please see our contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie/Zack may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Katie/Zack offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie/Zack directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie/Zack.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kenai, AK
3390 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Harry Reid Airport
2059 miles away
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Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
1816 miles away
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More about Katie/Zack
Katie/Zack has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Katie/Zack was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katie/Zack is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AKZ Shiba Inus meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Yuki, dad
Shiba Inu
About Yuki
Yuki is a male Shiba Inu over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie/Zack decided to make him part of their program. Katie/Zack has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Oni, mom
Shiba Inu
About Oni
Gorgeous, petite, extremely friendly and cuddly female. She is an attentive mother. Oni has amazing recall, and a beautiful temperament.
Tinker Bell, mom
Shiba Inu
About Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell is a female Shiba Inu over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie/Zack decided to make her part of their program. Katie/Zack has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Queenie, mom
Shiba Inu
About Queenie
Queenie is a female Shiba Inu over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie/Zack decided to make her part of their program. Katie/Zack has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Clarkson, dad
Shiba Inu
About Clarkson
Clarkson is a male Shiba Inu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie/Zack decided to make him part of their program. Katie/Zack has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
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Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
AKZ Shiba Inus reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shiba Inu.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Katie/Zack to bring home their puppies.
Reyes O.
Verified owner · July 2025
+6This was the best process in adopting a dog i have ever had. KATIE AND ZACK were both amazing and very great answering all my questions and also guiding me in this process and how to care for my Shiba. I truly believe me and my new buddy Kenji were meant to find each other. He is the perfect match for me!!! Thank him so much Katie and Zack you guys are amazing.
Diamond S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Katie from the start was very helpful and quick to respond during my search for my lil guy. She handled everything so well and made getting my puppers so easy. She happened to be away from home and was at Phoenix, AZ when i completed the purchase, and was able to meet a family relative for the hand off of my new puppers where i ended up picking him up a few days later. She got everything taken care of quikly and made this experience so effortlessl. Providing any info and answering any questions i had, i am proud i made my purchase with her. My lil guy is the best! So full of energy and loving. Thank you Katie for everything!!!
Kristy B.
Verified owner · July 2024
+5From the moment I inquired about Honor, my Shiba Inu puppy, Katie and Zach were incredibly responsive and attentive. They answered all my questions promptly and provided up-to-date pictures and videos, which made me feel secure about my decision to pick up this precious baby. Katie and Zach went above and beyond in ensuring I was well-prepared for the plane ride home with Honor. Katie gave me detailed instructions on what was needed and provided essential puppy supplies. Their kindness and extensive knowledge about the breed were evident throughout the entire process. Even after bringing Honor home, Katie followed up to ensure everything was going smoothly and offered her support if I had any questions. She provided valuable information for potty training and recommended the best chewing bones, which has been a great help. Honor has been an absolute joy – sweet, intelligent, and a quick learner. I am incredibly grateful to Katie and Zach for their exceptional care and support, making the experience of bringing Honor into my home a wonderful one. Thank you, Katie and Zach, for your kindness and expertise.
Vlad M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Katie was very helpful in answering all of our questions. We were very grateful to be able to obtain one of their shiba inu puppies. Coordinating pickup of our pup was smooth and Katie even gave us a little starter kit of items. Our pup is now 2 years old and is very healthy. We definitely will come back to Katie if we do decide to grab another puppy in the future.
Addie S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
As my pup has now fully settled in, I feel like I can fully talk about my experience with AKZ. From the start, they were very communicative. Happy to send pictures of the litter, share advice for the breed, and of course, update me constantly on Lobster's (then Sanjii) health, personality, and everything. Lobster is the light of my life; he's such a silly little guy and is responding wonderfully to training and pretty much everything life throws our way. I couldn't be happier with him. I cannot speak enough about how wonderful the whole experience has been, especially with Katie and Zack still providing advice and consistently checking in on Lobster and I.
Alecia R.
Verified owner · July 2024
+4We have the most wonderful and loving puppy from Katie/Zack. We couldn't be more happy. Katie/Zack are very loving, conscientious breeders that truly care about their puppies and placing them in good homes. When we picked up Imoto, she was bathed with just trimmed nails and chipped with our information. We even got to meet our puppies parents. I would absolutely refer Kaie/Zack if you're looking for a beautiful Shiba Inu.
