Mika Japanese Spitz

Lisa & Michael S.

Breeder of Japanese Spitzs

  • Pickerington, OH
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Meet the breeder

I'm Lisa & Michael S., the breeder behind Mika Japanese Spitz located in Pickerington, OH. With over 14 years of experience, we have been raising rare purebred Japanese Spitz. All of our dogs are pets first and foremost. They are raised in our home as part of our family. They experience normal daily household activity, socialization with adults, children and other dogs that reside in our home. My babies come pre-spoiled from my home to yours!

Q. & A. with Lisa & Michael

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. 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 Lisa & Michael

Lisa & Michael 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.

Lisa & Michael partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies go home with their first round of vaccines, health certificate & are seen by my local vet. They will be fully de-wormed and also will have had their first heart guard and flea and tick medication. We provide your pup with one of his/her favorite toys and also a blanket with mom Mika's and litter mates scent on it to help ease the transition to their new home. Our reservation system is on a first serve basis. Puppies are chosen in the order of deposits received. Should a owner desire a sex that is not available, their name would be moved to the next available litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lisa & Michael 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 Lisa & Michael 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 Lisa & Michael 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lisa & Michael.

Breeder's location

Meet in Pickerington, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport


Meet in Detroit, MI

More about Lisa & Michael

  • Certifications & recognitions

    US National Representative World Japanese Day .

  • Lisa & Michael has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Lisa & Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Lisa & Michael’s links

Lisa & Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Mika Japanese Spitz 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

Mika Japanese Spitz 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 Japanese Spitzs.

  • 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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Lisa & Michael to bring home their puppies.

  • Tyrena S.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Lisa and Michael! From the very beginning, they was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient with all of our questions. As first-time Japanese Spitz owners, we appreciated how responsive they was and how much time they took to explain the process and keep us informed. One of our favorite parts was receiving regular “pupdates” with pictures and videos as the puppies grew. It was so special to watch Casper develop before he even came home, and it gave us so much confidence knowing he was being raised in such a loving environment. It was clear that Yumi and her puppies received exceptional care and attention every single day. When we picked up Casper, he was healthy, happy, well-socialized, and clearly loved. You can truly tell that Lisa and Michael treats every puppy like family and wants each one to go to the perfect home. We are so grateful for everything Lisa and Michael did throughout this journey and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a Japanese Spitz. Thank you for giving us the sweetest little boy, we are already completely in love with Casper! 🤍🐾

    Kendra M.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    My husband and I had a japanese spitz that sadly passed away a year and a half ago and we knew this is the breed we want to always have. We took time to grieve first, then started researching breeders. We talked to another breeder and it just was not working out then we found Lisa and Michael. From the get go, they were very knowledgeable and you could just tell they TRULY take care of their dogs and the puppies from breeding. Now we have our beautiful sweetie pie Snowflake and could not be happier. They were always responsive and we got to see tons of pics and videos while waiting to meet her. You can tell our pup came from a great place because she is already mostly potty trained and was as soon as we got her on day 1. She is so smart, loving, and a light to our lives. We are so thankful for Lisa and Michael and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a JS!!!

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    Victoria M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We consider ourselves very lucky 🍀 to have found Lisa and Michael as breeders. They have been so wonderful to work with. From the beginning, Lisa always got back to me in a timely manner and answered all my questions. She informed me quickly once the litter was born, even though she had her hands full with little ones, and kept me updated throughout! I loved ❤️ getting pictures and videos, as he changed so much during those first few weeks. She was extremely helpful in recommending lots of useful products too. But most importantly, they did a fabulous job raising Koda! He is so well adjusted and friendly!! 😊 They did a great job with the introduction to potty training as well. He totally understood the concept of going potty outside from the moment we drove him home and he goes as soon as we bring him out because of this! We were also fortunate to be able to pick him up at their house, meet Mika and Kenji (and Yumi too!) and see the wonderful set up that they use to raise their puppies. And what a set up they have!! It’s no wonder the pups are so well adjusted because they are raised right in the middle of their own home and have so many items that teach the puppies all sorts of varied and valuable experiences. Not only were we impressed but so was my vet when we showed him their unique play-space! Their introduction to the crate has also been beneficial as Koda has no problem being put in his crate at night and sleeps very well during the night right from the day we brought him home! We couldn’t be happier with Koda and highly recommend Mika Japanese Spitz!!!

  • Geralynn and Bill W.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    We just can’t say enough good things about Lisa and Michael as breeders! There are “breeders” and then there are even fewer breeders like “Mika Japanese Spitz” where every pup is obviously so loved and amazingly cared for by Lisa and Michael! Simply phenomenal by comparison in every way! As our little Japanese Spitz pup “Koda” is our 4th in 45 years of marriage, so we are honored to share more of our “breeder and puppy experience” Koda isn’t just another “Spitz” for us, he’s a whole different breed of Spitz Our long-time Vet “strongly” encouraged us to think about a different breed other than our previous “Eskies”, so we decided to look further (Suffice to say “ Eskie’s” have a somewhat “”tarnished reputation” as being a bit more difficult to train and extra-temperamental” and yes, sometimes they can be…) So after much research and a lot of wondering, we fortunately came across “Mika Japanese Spitz” We candidly talked to Lisa (at length…) about how this very similar looking Japanese Spitz tended to differ from our nearly 30+ year experience as “assumed ambassadors” to the American Eskimo Dog (Eskie’s). We had cherished the time traveling with our highly noticed Eskie “stars” meeting their many “admirers” and answering lots of questions about this lesser known breed… And now our little Japanese Spitz is even lesser known so we are both grateful and excited to proudly be this breeds’ newest ambassadors! From our first phone call explaining the “gentler personality” (of this let’s face it, nearly identical looking dog) until the that rainy day we went to “Pickerington, Ohio” from Metro Detroit, we got to know Lisa and trusted her as we both learned more about the more easy-going personality of the Japanese Spitz… We are thrilled to let you know how are newest family member, Koda, is doing, already! Koda is not only settling in nicely…but his last couple weeks in his new home, has proven (to us at least) this breed of “Spitz” is the most easy going, already trained spitz pup we could have wished to bring home! He’s remarkable…it’s not just that potty training is a breeze, his acclimation to his new world is even BETTER than we dreamed possible! And needless to say, we have our vet’s seal of approval after our first visit and introduction…and as expected, tests and his 1st vet exam prove this “Good Dog” pup is also in perfect health What you can expect from a “Mika Japanese Spitz” pup (if you are fortunate enough to adopt) is a well-adjusted, highly adaptable, beautiful, smart and absolutely ready-for-more love new little Japanese Spitz buddy. We love him so and are truthfully feeling blessed he is such a “Good Dog”

    Sarah S.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    My daughter researched this breed and convinced us it would be perfect for her first dog. We agreed, but she had to save the money. So for 2yrs she asked for nothing but puppy money for birthdays and Christmases and did extra chores around the house. In the meantime, my husband and I researched breeders. Lisa and Michael stood out immediately. And we can now say that our baby is absolutely perfect. Her temperament is sweet and curious, so intelligent that she's learned several commands in just a matter of days, and she's incredibly affectionate. I know this is because of Lisa and Michael's hard work. They even sent us home with some toys and puppy essentials that have been crucial in helping our little girl adjust. Thank you, Lisa and Michael!

    Sabrina P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We are overjoyed with our puppy Ahri and so grateful for her amazing breeders! From the start, they were professional, kind, and responsive, always putting their puppies’ well-being first. Ahri came to us happy, healthy, and perfectly adjusted. They even went above and beyond to meet us at a convenient spot and followed up afterward to ensure she was settling in. Truly compassionate, responsible breeders, we couldn’t recommend them more! 🩷

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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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