Welcome to SunoJo Shiba Inu & Japanese Chin...

our goal in breeding dogs is to be respectful of their heritage while being progressive in the breeds' development, and particular in placing our dogs with responsible families .

Please consider carefully all aspects of adding a dog to your life: the cost, exercise, training, time, and the emotional investment.

We hope you enjoy your visit, and that you find information here that enhances your knowledge of Shiba Inu and Japanese Chin.

November 12, 2009 - slowly making progress: new 'Breeding Program' and 'So You Want A Shiba' pages, and photo album with the new puppy pix.

Additional information:

  • We are now the proud owners of the House of Dogs Pet Resort in Comox, BC. This had been a dream of mine for years, and so pleased to be able to share our knowledge of dog health, care, and behaviour. We offer deluxe boarding for dogs and cats, and full service dog grooming.
  • Our daughter Rowan is a professional all-breed handler; you may have seen her on TSN and Animal Planet during coverage of dog shows. Visit her website to see pictures of both the SunoJo champions and the many different breeds she handles.
  • This website will be expanded and updated frequently - I invite our puppy owners to send pictures/stories to be put up for viewing!

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Shiba Inu
This small spitz breed native to Japan can be a wonderful companion, for those looking for a hardy, athletic dog that enjoys both outdoor activity and lounging on the couch. Includes information about the breed, our Shibas, and links to relevant websites.

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Japanese Chin
This toy breed is also known as the Japanese Spaniel in Canada. "Toy breed" does not mean a plaything, but rather a small dog that requires indoor living and careful handling.

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Akita
We no longer breed the Akita, but have included some basic information about the breed. We will be adding pictures and information about the Akitas we were so fortunate to have had, from 1974 to our last remaining Akita in 2009. Our last litter was in 2000, it has been a long time since we have been involved in the breed. Please do not enquire about Akita puppies; we do NOT breed.
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