I'm Tom & Sandie R., the breeder behind Rodel Shibas located in Aspers, PA. When you get a dog from us you become a part of our extended family. You might say we come with the puppy. We are here to help you with any problem you have with your new family member. We are responsible for all the dogs we produce till the day they are no longer here.
Q. & A. with Tom & Sandie
Why did you start breeding?
We are passionate about preparing our puppies to thrive in their forever homes and enjoy mentoring their new families so that they can raise their new, furry companions with confidence and joy.
What makes your program special?
We know where every dog is we have ever bred. We do a rescue fund drive of our puppy people each year and this year we collected over 10 thousand dollars for dogs less fortunate than ours.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tom & Sandie
Tom & Sandie 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
Connect with Tom & Sandie to learn more details about pricing.
“The price depends on if you are purchasing a puppy or a young adult or a retired show dog. We only take a deposit when we have a puppy available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tom & Sandie 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 Tom & Sandie 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 Tom & Sandie directly.
Rodel 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
Boris, dad
Shiba Inu
About Boris
Boris is a male Shiba Inu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tom & Sandie decided to make him part of their program. Tom & Sandie 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
Rodel 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.
Gonioscopy, 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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).