Tobitatsu Shiba Inu
- Marshall, MN
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Shiba Inu litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 2026
Planned Shiba Inu litter
Due Aug. 2026
Ready Oct. 2026
Planned Shiba Inu litter
Due Dec. 2026
Ready Feb. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie K., the breeder behind Tobitatsu Shiba Inu located in Marshall, MN. We first and foremost breed for sound & sweet temperaments, adhering to the AKC breed standard, strict health testing and for the AKC conformation show ring. Our dogs are AKC champions and/or come from legitimate champions — no BS! All of our dogs are fully health tested through OFA & Embark.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I got involved in Japanese dogs back in 2007 when I got my first Shiba Inu. After many years of planning, I got my first show prospects. After a few years, I finished my first AKC Champion. Since then, I have bred a few litters and finished my own bred-by Champions. I am extremely passionate about the breed and their preservation.What makes your program special?
I raise all my puppies indoors where they are monitored around the clock. They are raised with ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) & grow up being handled and loved every step of the way. My puppies are starting to potty train at 3 weeks of age and learn very quickly! Once mom is done, I take the reins & socialize them through curated public outings up until they leave around 9-10 weeks of age.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, 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.
Seiryu
Went homeFemale
Byakko
Went homeFemale
Genbu
Went homeFemale
Senzo Jr
Went homeMale
Onyxia
Went homeFemale
Nikko
Went homeFemale
Chromie
Went homeFemale
Ysera
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes a goody bag of our personal favorite toys & chews, a puppy collar & leash, bags of treats, can of wet food, a 4lb bag of their puppy food, puppy folder w/ vaccination records and more! All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of parents. Every puppy is pre-registered to the AKC & comes microchipped with AKC Reunite, the deposit covers most of these fees & vaccines.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Marshall, MN
1013 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Hutchinson, MN
955 miles away
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More about Stephanie
Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of Kai Ken Society of America (KKSA), National Shiba Club of America, and Nihonken Hozonkai (Nippo).
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tobitatsu 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
Stephanie K.
Program update on 30 Oct. •We recently added Kuma to our home recently! We’re so excited to start showing him next year.
Stephanie K.
Litter update on 11 Oct. •…Happy to share that Byakko passed all of her health testing so we are planning for our next litter! Champion Byakko will be bred to our Champion male Renton. Only red puppies will be expected. If you’re interested in this litter, please reach out to us!
CH Renton and CH Byakko's litter
Stephanie K.
Program update on 09 Sept. •…Our bred-by girl Nikko turned 1 year old on Sunday! We are planning on trying to get some health testing done this September for all of the girls. Once things are a little more squared away, we can start planning for our next litters!
Stephanie K.
Program update on 14 July •…10 month old Nikko is really showcasing her temperament here with our senior terrier. She is a lot more respectful of our older dog’s space and leaves her alone.
Stephanie K.
Program update on 11 July •Summer days are made for fun!
Parent dogs
CH Renton, dad
Shiba Inu
About CH Renton
Renton is a very sweet boy and loves his people. He comes down from San Jo lines as well as the famous sesame 'Sparrow' from France. Renton is very trainable and loves doing tons of activities. Renton finished his AKC Championship title in January of 2023. He also earned his Trick Dog Performer title the same year. He is one of only a handful of Shiba Inu that have earned that high of a Trick Dog title. He is also earned the National Shiba Club of America's Outstanding Trick Dog award for 2023! We are currently doing shows with Renton sporadically whenever he is in coat and we think he is feeling up to it! He has already earned one Best of Breed win out as a special, earning a 5 point major towards his Grand Championship!
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +4 more.Nikko, mom
Shiba Inu
About Nikko
Nikko is a sweet, laid back girl with a playful personality. She is gentle with older dogs but, plays rough with her housemates in close age. She is good with strangers and has gone through extensive puppy classes and training. Nikko is my first puppy to go through the AKC S.T.A.R. program and I am hoping to continue her education further and explore doing therapy work with her in the future if she is up to it. She has a lot of potential to be a good therapy dog but, she needs to mature and get out of the puppy stage!
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Benikuma, dad
Shiba Inu
About Benikuma
Benikuma is a male Shiba Inu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stephanie decided to make him part of their program. Stephanie 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.
CH Byakko, mom
Shiba Inu
About CH Byakko
Byakko is a bubbly and fun dog. She loves playing with toys and wags her tail at many things. She loves carrying toys around and passes on some of the traits from her mother that I really love. She has a deep maternal instinct & really loved the puppies from my 2nd litter when they were small. Byakko finished her AKC Championship title in June of 2025 with 3 majors, including a Best of Breed over multiple specials and a Best of Opposite Sex! She is currently taking a break from showing to mature but, I may bring her out again to work towards her Grand Championship title next year.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, GM1 Gangliosidosis (GLB1), Shiba Inu Type, +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Tobitatsu 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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, GM1 Gangliosidosis (HEXB), Shiba Inu Type, GM1 Gangliosidosis (GLB1), Shiba Inu Type, 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).
