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Small Preservation Kennel in Southwest Minnesota

Working to support and preserve the Shiba Inu through collaboration with other
preservation breeders.

We are proudly a member of Nihonken Hozonkai (NIPPO) and the National Shiba Club
of America (NSCA).

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 * About Us
 * About the Shiba Inu
 * Current Dogs
 * Previous Dogs
 * Available Dogs & Litter Plans
 * Resources & Contact
 * Trick Training

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Website updated: March 10th, 2024



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ABOUT US

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We are located in Southwestern Minnesota near the South Dakota border. Tobitatsu
(飛び立つ) means to 'fly away' in Japanese. I feel like in a sense, I am taking off
to begin my journey now in the preservation of Shiba Inu. It also pays homage to
my other love in the animal world, which is parrots.Tobitatsu Sou is a passion
project. I've been involved in Nihon Ken (Japanese Dogs) for over 15 years. I
got my first Shiba Inu in 2007. Showing dogs in conformation has been a dream of
mine since I was a child. I attended many local dog shows in my teenage years
and had a fascination with seeing all of the dogs in the ring. I recently began
showing my dogs in the summer of 2021 and I have been gaining so much experience
and having fun along the way!My program is currently very small. We have plans
to collaborate with other Midwest Shiba breeders in the next ~5 years.My mentors
include Marilyn Pikal of Kayobi Shiba (Minnesota) as well as Pam and Leah
Crowley of Kokuryuu Shiba (Wisconsin). Marilyn was so kind and allowed me to
co-own two Shiba she has produced for show purposes. Leah and Pam have also
allowed me to co-own a beautiful show prospect with them, as well as inviting me
to a big show and helping to teach me how to improve at showing. All of my
mentors have been a huge help in my journey and I am so appreciative of their
time and efforts.


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ABOUT THE SHIBA INU

The Shiba Inu (She-bah Ee-new) is a highly prey-driven small game hunting breed.
They were designated as a National Monument in 1936 and are treasured in their
country of origin.
They are one of six spitz breeds that originate from Japan. Shibas are the
smallest. The medium breeds are Kai, Kishu, Shikoku and Hokkaido. The largest is
Akita. All six breeds together are collectively called the 'Nihon Ken' -- which
just essentially means Japanese Dogs.The Shiba is a small dog. Generally
weighing around 16-25 pounds. They're body is compact while having a short and
dense double coat. Shiba shed all year round and typically blow their entire
undercoat 1-2 times a year, depending on the individual dog. If shedding is not
something you can deal with, I highly suggest steering clear of owning a Shiba
Inu.

Health

Shiba Inu are a fairly healthy breed overall. Reputable breeders will screen
their dogs to do they best they can to ensure your puppy will not suffer from
these issues. Always ask for health certificates! The Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals has a public database to look through that will show what testing your
breeder has done to ensure healthy breeding parents.The breed suffers from
glaucoma at an alarmingly high rate. It isn't uncommon for Shibas to develop eye
issues later in life and go blind or have so much eye pressure that the eye has
to be removed. Slipping/loose knees (luxating patella) are common among mill and
backyard bred Shibas and later stages of LP 3-4 require major knee surgery
costing thousands of dollars.The most deadly condition found in Shiba is called
Gangliosidosis. It is a hereditary condition that affects the nervous
system/brain and has no cure. It has a 100% fatality rate before the age of 2.
This condition is completely preventable with genetic testing. Both parents must
carry the gene for it to pass on to offspring. It is very uncommon but, tends to
pop up in breedings between parent dogs not tested.

Personality

There will always be some variation to individuals in the breed but, Shiba
should be confident and bold."The Japanese have three words to describe the
Shiba temperament. The first is "kan-i" which is bravery and boldness combined
with composure and mental strength. The opposite side of "kan-i" is "ryosei"
which means good nature with a gentle disposition. One cannot exist without the
other. The charming side of the Shiba is "Soboku" which is artlessness with a
refined and open spirit. They combine to make a personality that Shiba owners
can only describe as "irresistible."Information quoted from the National Shiba
Club of America information document. A link to this website can be found on my
'Resources' page.Shiba are alert by nature. They're very prey-driven and work on
instinct. They're considered a primitive breed. The breed is not typically
cuddly and will want to stay a distance away from strangers. Some Shiba lines do
have a more cuddly personality that can be passed down to offspring -- our male
Renton is one such Shiba.People will say that Shiba can be off-leash but, be
aware of their prey-driven tendencies. I personally do not recommend having your
Shiba Inu off leash at any time. My Shiba personally do not have great recall
and it takes a lot of work to get to the point where you can trust your dog.
Since all of the dogs in our program have a strong prey drive, I would highly
recommend avoiding off-leash activities.

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Shiba Inu

"Renton"

Male ♂

Puppy of Achievement
CH Kokuryuu's Seventh Swell TKP VSWB FITB

AKC #: NP74486406
Color: Sesame (awat, Ee)
Date of Birth: January 3rd, 2022
Pedigree: Link
Eyes: Clear - Feb 2023
Hips: Pending
Patellas: Normal (May 2023)
GM1 (Gangliosidosis): ClearBred by: Pam Crowley and Leah Crowley
Owned by: Stephanie Koch, Pam Crowley and Leah Crowley

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"Hana"

Female ♀

Bonsai Wolf Lotus Blossom at Tobitatsu TKN FITB
AKC Major Pointed

AKC #: NP82455001
Color: Red (AyAy, EE)
Date of Birth: February 9th, 2023
Pedigree: LinkEyes: Clear - Oct 2023
Hips: Too Young
Patellas: Too Young
GM1 (Gangliosidosis): --Bred by: Michelle Mak
Owned by: Stephanie Koch

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"Suzy"

Female ♀

Kayobi's Vermilion Sparrow TKN
AKC Pointed

AKC #: NP71204301
Color: Red (Ayat, Ee)
Date of Birth: September 16th, 2021
Pedigree: Link
Eyes: Clear - Oct 2023
Hips: Good
Elbows: Normal
Patellas: Normal
GM1 (Gangliosidosis): ClearBred by: Marilyn Pikal
Owned by: Stephanie Koch & Marilyn Pikal

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"TBA"

Male ♀

Tobitatsu Story of My Life

AKC #: n/a
Color: Red
Date of Birth: February 5th, 2024
Pedigree: Link
Eyes: n/a
Hips: n/a
Elbows: n/a
Patellas: n/a
GM1 (Gangliosidosis): n/aBred by: Stephanie Koch, Michelle Mak & Marilyn Pikal
Owned by: Stephanie Koch

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PREVIOUS DOGS

♥ Sorely missed but, never forgotten. ♥

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"Toby"

Toby was an altered pet I owned for 12 years & was loved greatly by his entire
family. He was my first introduction to not only Shiba Inu but, the other
Japanese breeds.Toby passed away in March 2020 after losing a battle against
cancer.

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"Akami"

AKC Pointed
Kayobi Tamashii AkamiAkami started developing cataracts at the age of 4 & was
swiftly retired from our program.She had a wonderful time with us for two years.
She is sorely missed! Best wishes for a happy life as a happy pet! She is now in
her forever home!

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"Tanjiro"

Puppy of Achievement
Kokuryuu's Blessed Rain After the DroughtWith a heavy heart, Tanjiro has been
retired from our program. He is now living a happy life with his new mama in the
Twin Cities, Minnesota!During his short show career, he earned Puppy of
Achievement, one Owner Handled Group 3 placement, 40 NOHS points that got him
onto the top rankings for Shiba Inu in 2021 and one point towards his
Championship.

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"Haru"

AKC Pointed
Kayobi Takaharu TKNHaru was retired from our program after growing a little too
tall for conformation shows and having a softer coat. He is now living locally
in Minnesota with his new Dad!During his show career he earned 2 AKC Champion
points, an Owner Handled Group 4 placement and 25 Owner Handled points.

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AVAILABLE

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We will have at least 1 puppy available (Red Female or Red Male) to go home the
beginning of April, the puppy that will be going to a pet home will not be
decided until 8-9 week evaluations. Most of the puppies are being kept back for
our breeding program and for our mentor's breeding program. If you're
interested, please reach out to us through our contact form.Puppies are $2850,
including tax
If you're interested, our application can be found here: Application Form

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We may be looking for a pet home for our Shikoku Ken, Maeko in the spring. She
is 2 years old. She will be getting spayed in the coming months. She would do
great as a single pet in the home and as your ONLY dog. Extremely affectionate
once she warms up to you. Not friendly with strange dogs & has a high prey drive
(no small animals the dog could get access to!). She is very active and wants to
walk daily. If you are interested in Shikoku and think you may be a good fit,
please reach out to us. I cannot emphasize this enough, PLEASE research the
breed. This is not an easy breed for new owners.If I cannot find anyone that
fits her requirements, she will be staying here. But, I would love for her to
enjoy a home without so many other dogs. :)Rehoming fee of $2000, also covers
her spay fees.

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LITTER PLANS

• Born February 5th, 2024
Suzy (Kayobi's Vermilion Sparrow TKN) x Senzo (CH Rankyu go Hidden Cascade)
Pedigree
4 Puppies born, 1 Red Male and 3 Red Females.• Tentatively Planned for Fall 2024
(Kayobi's Vermilion Sparrow TKN) x (CH Kayobi Cheshire Kat) Pedigree
Red, Black & Tan and Cream possible, depending on stud.• Tentatively Planned for
Early 2025
(Bonsai Wolf Lotus Blossom at Tobitatsu) x (TBA, potentially Renton)
Red possible.

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We do not ship puppies. If you would like a puppy from us then you will need to
pick up your puppy in Minnesota. It is a great way for us to meet you in person.
For multiple safety reasons, we may not allow you into our personal home or to
view our parent dogs. We will do our best to provide the best experience to
watch the puppies grow online. If you are ever interested in meeting us, please
let us know and try to stop by at a local dog show! We frequent the upper
Midwest (ND, SD, MN, IA, WI) show area.We are ~3 hours from Minneapolis−Saint
Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, MN and a little under 2 hours away
from Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD.

What do you get for choosing Tobitatsu Sou?
- A lifetime of support -- we want to know how your puppy is growing and
developing every step of the way. Through the good and the bad.
- Limited AKC Registration, your puppy cannot be shown in conformation but, they
can participate in any other AKC event like agility and other sports. Later down
the road, we may offer co-ownerships for those who want to show. At the current
moment, that is not available.
- Entered into the Shiba Inu and Nihon Ken pedigree databases, all our dogs are
logged through these pedigree databases so you can see every dog we've produced
as well as what testing has been done for each dog.
- More to come soon, I am still compiling this list! Thank you.

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RESOURCES

National Shiba Club of America - Link - The main parent club for Shiba Inu for
the American Kennel Club, has a host of useful information and a breeder
directory of members of the club.Kayobi Shibas - Link - One of my mentors & the
breeder I am currently working with on a co-own for Suzy, our little red Shiba
girl. So very thankful for being given a chance to own her dogs and include her
lines in my program!Kokuryuu Shibas - Link - Another fantastic kennel to check
out, I am working with them on our co-owned sesame Shiba boy — Renton. Both Pam
& Leah have been an amazing support team for me as mentors & friends. So
thankful for their advice in showing and other aspects of Shiba Inu.Bonsai Wolf
Japanese Dogs - Link - A newer breeder that we closely collaborate with. They
are located in central California. We co-own our Shikoku Ken, Maeko with them.
And we also have a Shiba puppy from one of their breedings -- Hana. If you are
looking for a breeder in California and the west coast area, I high recommend
checking out their program!Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - Link - The main
body for health testing in the United States and beyond. You can check dogs by
their registered name or number to find out if they're listed on OFA. Dogs above
2 years of age should have all of their health testing credentials listed on
this website prior to breeding OR be able to provide you with proof.

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Contact Form

Please use this contact form to get in contact with me. It goes directly to my
email!
If you see a dog you're interested in on my 'Available' page, please use this to
let me know!At this time, my waitlist is not yet available. But, I am happy to
answer any questions you may have about my dogs, breeds or program. I am not
able to give a price on puppies at the moment, due to not having any litters
until the beginning of 2024.

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TRICK DOG

During 2022, we decided to step up our game and try to learn a new skill. We
started off with AKC Trick Dog! Here is just a small selection of some of our
training sessions throughout the past year! If you want to see more of our
training content, there is a link to our TikTok on the home page.

All of the AKC Trick Titles we have worked on from July 2022 to January 2023!



A short showcase of training segments for a number of our dogs.



Introducing Renton to the Jump Bar.



Basic trick training with Akami.


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