Tobitatsu Shiba Inu

Stephanie K.

Breeder of Shiba Inu

  • Marshall, MN
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Benikuma
Nikko

Shiba Inu litter

Planned Feb. 2027

Ready Apr. 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.

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, 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.

Stephanie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“Puppies are matched around 7-8 weeks after evaluation for show potential. We always try to match puppies with families based on their needs and temperament. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $2,500 - $3,000 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and 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
    • 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
      • 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

4489 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Joe Foss Field

4565 miles away

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Meet in Hutchinson, MN

4419 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 almost 5 years

    Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Stephanie’s links

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

Parent dogs

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.

  • Dentition

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

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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.

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.

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.