I'm Betty R., the breeder behind K-Bar Shibas located in Muskogee, OK. We are a small kennel dedicated to the Shiba Inu. We strive to breed the "Total Shiba". In our words this consists of type, beauty, intelligence and above all temperament.
Q. & A. with Betty
Why did you start breeding?
Love the Shiba Breed so started showing my first Shiba to his AKC Championship. I then got a female, showed her to AKC Championship and bred my first litter.
What makes your program special?
Our foundation has been selected from some of the top bloodlines and we strive to improve our lines with each and every breeding. To our credit we have bred multiple Best of Breed Winners, Group Winners and a Regional Specialty Winner.
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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Betty
Betty 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“I offer a full Health Guarantee on all my puppies. All puppies are the same price. They come with 2 sets of shots, 2 worming’s and a complete vet check up before they leave my home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Betty 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 Betty 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 Betty directly.
K-Bar Shibas 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
Midas, dad
Shiba Inu
About Midas
Midas is a male Shiba Inu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Betty decided to make him part of their program. Betty 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.
Midas, mom
Shiba Inu
About Midas
Midas is a female Shiba Inu. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Betty decided to make her part of their program. Betty 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
K-Bar Shibas 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
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Betty to bring home their puppies.