Bears By Me

Red And Hoshi

are Japanese Shiba Inus. This breed is possibly Japans oldest known breed and dates back around 6000 years. The breed has faced extinction twice in it's long history, once just after WWII when all japanese breeds were decimated and then again in 1959 due to an out break of distemper. Todays Shiba is a result of careful breeding from dogs throughout the various regions of Japan.

Shibas are a hardy breed that originate from the mountainous regions of Japan they are a focused hunting and guarding breed who despite their small stature are a big dog at heart. Willful and difficult to train they are not a breed for everyone. But once met they are never forgotten.

Red and Hoshi

Red

Hoshi

Red is now 15 and Hoshi is 8