Takikawa Shiba Inu

Brooke S.

Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Brooke S., the breeder behind Takikawa Shiba Inu located in Grand Rapids, MI. I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, homeschooling mom, author, and AKC evaluator. I love the intelligence and problem solving skills of Shiba Inus. I strive to train my puppies to love people, love learning, and love adventure. Through Puppy Culture, I instill a strong learning foundation.

Q. & A. with Brooke

  • Why did you start breeding?

    A consistent love for the Shiba Inu breed and dog training encouraged the beginning of Takikawa Shiba Inus. I have always loved dogs and was excited to establish my breeding program. I have loved the journey and I am a proud breeder with a huge focus on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my puppies. I love placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.

  • What makes your program special?

    I take great care in making sure my puppies are ready for their new homes with lots of training and socialization. My puppies make great companions! If you are local, you can visit the puppies. Read more about our family, and our service dog Shiba inu, in this article on the AKC website: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/16-year-old-girl-with-autism-gains-confidence-from-showing-shiba-inus/

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

    Our puppies include 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Brooke

Brooke 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, Brooke partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes socialization & training in my specialized Puppy Preschool program, AKC registration, microchip, health guarantee, 1st shots, a copy of my puppy training book, clicker, blanket, toy, etc. A $500 deposit is due when you fill out the puppy contract for a puppy in a specific litter. The deposit is only refundable if a puppy meeting your color/gender preference becomes unavailable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Brooke 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 Brooke 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 Brooke 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Grand Rapids, MI

501 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ford Airport

497 miles away

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More about Brooke

  • Club memberships

    Brooke is a member of National Shiba Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).

  • Brooke has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Brooke was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Brooke’s links

Brooke is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Takikawa 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Takikawa 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.

  • 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 Brooke to bring home their puppies.

  • Danielle A.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Brooke is truly the best! If you are looking to adopt a Shiba Inu, look no further. Our Shiba, "Koa" is a beautiful, healthy and happy puppy! After hearing horror stories about scams and unethical breeders, we were hesitant to adopt a purebred. However, we were thrilled when we found Takikawa Shiba Inus. From the beginning, Brooke was professional and caring. We were included in the entire journey of our puppy's birth and life up to the day we brought him home. Because of Brooke's expertise, our Koa came home well socialized and acclimated to many sights and sounds. He adjusted immediately to our house and was already potty trained! Brooke was also a wealth of knowledge when it came to training and provided us with valuable resources about raising a good puppy. Koa continues to amaze and delight us with his charm and intelligence ❤️ and we are so fortunate to have found Brooke.

    Deb D.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2024

      • +8

    Thanks to the Breeder’s use of the Puppy Culture techniques from day one of Izumi’s life until I picked her up at 9 weeks, I now have a Show Puppy who received 3 Titles, took 4 Best in Breed Ribbons, 4 Silver Medals for Non-Sporting Group in the International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) dog show at just under 5 months old! Each Judge commented on her sweet temperament (for a Shiba Inu, that’s rare!) and just adored her! Izumi was easy to work with, learns fast and has already graduated achieving her AKC S.T.A.R Puppy, AKC CGC Title, and AKC Novice Trick Dog ribbons! She is so easy to work with, loves everybody, and will soon become a Therapy Service Dog. This next weekend, Izumi will be shown in the ACK Superstition Dog Show at just over 5 months old and I expect Izumi to add more Ribbons and Medals and Titles to her existing ones! Once she hits 6 months old, she will be well on her way to becoming a Grand Champion with aspirations of going to Westminster!

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    Amanda I.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    Brooke was amazing since day one. From our first interview until the very end Brooke was informative and cooperative and extremely helpful. She kept me informed of every doctor appointment and throughout the whole birth of the litter. It was amazing to see our puppy grow through the constant photos and notes we received. We could not have asked for a better experience.

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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.

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