BonsaiShibas

Stefan & Jetta C.

Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Minnesota ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

AKIRA

Ready Nov. 1

3 weeks old · Male

TAIGA

Ready Nov. 1

3 weeks old · Male

WONTON

Ready now

2 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Stefan & Jetta C., the breeder behind BonsaiShibas located in Minnesota. My family and I nurture our Shibas with love and dedication, fostering their unique and remarkable breed. Our passion is sharing the pure joy of our puppies with families like yours. We aim to forge lasting, positive connections with you and your beloved pets. Visit our lnstagram for more content.

Q. & A. with Stefan & Jetta

  • What makes your program special?

    Our Shiba Inu breeding program shines through our dedication to ensuring our puppies thrive in your home. Prioritizing socialization, health, and confidence, they're nurtured in a family environment, uniquely prepared to seamlessly join your family. Let us know in our application how we can help prepare your new family member for success!

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Stefan & Jetta

Stefan & Jetta has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Stefan & Jetta partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $2,300 - $3,000 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
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“Deworming Socialization Potty Training Early Neurological Stimulation. Deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another puppy :).”

Contract & health guarantee

Stefan & Jetta 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 Stefan & Jetta 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 Stefan & Jetta directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stefan & Jetta.

Breeder's location

Meet in Minnesota

4380 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport

4380 miles away

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Meet in Minneapolis, MN

4377 miles away

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More about Stefan & Jetta

  • Stefan & Jetta has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Stefan & Jetta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Stefan & Jetta’s links

Stefan & Jetta is a trusted Good Dog breeder

BonsaiShibas 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

BonsaiShibas 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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.

  • 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), GM1 Gangliosidosis (GLB1), Shiba Inu Type, Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel

    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 Stefan & Jetta to bring home their puppies.

  • Brandon L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +7

    Everything from start to finish with Stefan and Jetta was such a smooth, easy, and re-assuring process. From the moment I chose Kenzo from his litter Jetta kept me up to date on his progress. Always sent pictures and videos so I felt like I was with him every step of the way from a far. Communication was always quick and responsive. You could tell right away they have a love and passion for all their animals. Their property is like a playground for all the dogs, a lot of space to roam, play, and interact with each other. It made me even more comfortable with my decision choosing them, being able to see how their earliest moments consisted of. Each and every adult dog and puppy are individually cared for and attended to. No neglect which was amazing. When it came down to finally receive Kenzo, Stefan took a flight to meet me at my local airport. He was such a nice guy and I could tell everything I assumed about them was a genuine assessment. Stefan even provided me a little care package, that included dog food, toys, waste bags, and even a blanket with Kenzo’s name embroidered! I thought that was so cool and thoughtful! So yea if you’ve been looking for a caring ethical Shiba breeder, look no further than BonsaiShiba’s. Stefan & Jetta were amazing and I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed with your experience!

    Penny G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    Stefen & Jetta were great to work with. They were very patient and helpful with my changing my flights to pickup (FIMI) Rosie in Minneapolis.

    Christian S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Stefan and Jetta, I just want to say thank you so much. You both really helped ease all the nervousness I had about bringing Maru into my life. Looking back now, I honestly can’t imagine our home without him. Maru is doing so well! He’s super active, eats A LOT 😂, and has officially turned into our little monster at home. He keeps us busy and definitely knows how to cause a little chaos, but somehow, the moment I come home tired and see him, all that exhaustion just disappears. He brings so much happiness and energy into our home. Thank you, Stefan and Jetta, for being part of our journey and, most importantly, for bringing Maru into our lives. He’s not just our little monster anymore—he’s truly family. ❤️🐕

  • Jacob S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Bonsai Shibas was amazing from beginning to "end", which doesn't even feel like an end since they have been so great about staying in touch over email and Instagram since we picked up our baby Niko back in March. Communication was always so fast and helpful and put as at ease as we worked through the process of bringing our first dog (Together) into our home. Niko is amazing and clearly was well cared for by the team there in Minnesota!

    Lisa Marie K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    I have waited and been ‘looking’ for a Shiba for three years now. Needed some time to go by after my last Shiba companion. I have contacted several breeders and spoke with several over the phone. But I did not feel a connection. When I took contact with Stefan and Jetta there was an immediate feeling of this was the right place. I watched closely all the media and have determined that they are really genuine in what they offer to us as hopeful companion seekers. And my puppy has confirmed all of this. She is really perfect for me and Jetta knew this from very early even though I took so long to choose. A really good combination of genetics and bringing them into this world as Jetta and Stefan have done could not be better.

    Ellie L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    Stefan and Jetta were very easy to work with, they sent almost daily updates and pictures and once we got our puppy he was very healthy and happy!

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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