Rustic Country Shibas

Abe&Laura M.

Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Covington, OH ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Abe&Laura M., the breeder behind Rustic Country Shibas located in Covington, OH. I offer top-quality Shiba Inu puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions. I want to make the transition from my loving home to yours as seamless as possible by giving personal attention to each little pup to ensure it is well-rounded and prepared to excel in its forever home.

Q. & A. with Abe&Laura

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I am devoted to bettering this breed and ensuring there are happy and healthy Shiba Inu for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. It's an amazing feeling knowing that I made a positive contribution to these dogs and the families who love them!

  • What makes your program special?

    I treasure each puppy in my program and give them all the attention and care that I possibly can. I work hard so my puppies can leave my home with confidence, ready to take on the world with their new family! I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. I look forward to connecting you with your next beloved companion!

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Abe&Laura

Abe&Laura 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, Abe&Laura partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes 1 year guarantee, up to date vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization. A $250 Deposit is required once a puppy is selected to reserve the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Abe&Laura 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 Abe&Laura 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 Abe&Laura 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Abe&Laura.

Breeder's location

Meet in Covington, OH

4288 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport

4237 miles away

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More about Abe&Laura

  • Abe&Laura has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Abe&Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Abe&Laura’s links

Abe&Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rustic Country 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Rustic Country 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.

  • Full Embark 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 Abe&Laura to bring home their puppies.

  • Greg G.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    My experience was great! They answered all of my questions and made the process really easy. I would highly recommend

    Kirk K.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

      • +4

    Working with Abe & Laura through the Good Dog app was an incredible experience. They helped me find my perfect puppy — a Shiba Inu named Rumi — and made the entire process easy and worry‑free. They were kind, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond. I truly felt supported every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience finding my new best friend.

    PB

    Peggee B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    An excellent experience! Kiko is a joy to have and Rustic Country Shiba’s were easy to work with. Our puppy was well socialized and has a sweet personality. We would recommend them to others. Now I just need to figure out how to send them pictures. Peggee Beckham

  • Frank V.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

      • +4

    Abe and Laura were wonderful. The experience was fantastic. We had a chance to visit our new pup before making a final decision and everything went so smooth. We love our little Shiba Inu. She is so sweet and fun and playful…and does great around kids.

    Sara P.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

      • +4

    Abe and Laura were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the Shiba Inu breed, had all the paperwork and health tests done and recorded, and were extremely helpful with any and all questions about the puppy, their parents, and the process in general. Hachiko is a one in a million dog, loving and friendly, curious and bold, and an absolute cuddle bug who loves to play and snuggle. Her temperment is fantastic and she's always happy to meet new people and dogs, and go on adventures. I could not have asked for more, she's perfect!

    Gina M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Abe&Laura were very responsive. Patiently answering all my questions and even sending me pics and videos of Kona’s (formerly Urban) progress. My husband drove out to get her and he was impressed by Abe’s friendliness and willingness to accommodate last minute requests. Kona was very reserved for the first day or two, with limited interaction with our 6.5 yr old Shiba mix. But after just one week together her sassy little personality is coming out and she is playing and wrestling around with Ruby…she even has Ruby playing with toys for the first time ever! We may have accidentally gotten our dog a puppy. 😂 Kona is pretty much potty trained and already was going to the door to go out from day one (thank you Abe&Laura). Had her to the vet yesterday and all is well health wise. She isn’t much for snuggling right now as she is in the “baby shark” phase but she does give lots of kisses in between the biting. She seems to learn quickly so I’m sure we will have her only biting on toys here soon. We would definitely use RC Shibas again, if we wanted to grow our family again. They clearly love these dogs. 💕🐕

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.

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