Sapphire Shiba Inu

Kierstin C.

Breeder of Shiba Inu

Meet the breeder

I'm Kierstin C., the breeder behind Sapphire Shiba Inu located in Pittsburgh, PA. My shibas are truly my best companions in life and we love to share parts of them through their puppies with exceptional families.

Q. & A. with Kierstin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We originally fell inlove with the breed after buying our first shiba inu. Since then we have researched the breed and the standard and fell inlove with the whole world of dogs including showing, sports and learning how to improve the next generation through breeding to not only better my future shibas but the breed as a whole.

  • What makes your program special?

    We raise our puppies right along side of our shibas in our home with children and cats. We work on socialization, basic commands, potty and crate training. We have been following the puppy culture program to ensure every puppy has a solid foundation. All of our shibas are apart of of family.

  • 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 Kierstin

Kierstin 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 $500 deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the AKC registration, first veterinarian visit and shots, some food, toys and goodies to go home with. The deposit will be put towards the full purchase price of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kierstin 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 Kierstin 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 Kierstin 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kierstin.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Pittsburgh, PA

165 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pittsburgh Airport

178 miles away

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More about Kierstin

  • Kierstin has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Kierstin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Kierstin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sapphire Shiba Inu 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sapphire Shiba Inu 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.

  • 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).

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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