I'm the breeder behind AKZ Shiba Inus located in Las Vegas, NV. We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning a Shiba Inu is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family. Our OFA results will be available by January of 2023. This will include Eyes, patellas and hips. For our younger female and male this will include prelims for hips, but patellas and eyes. All pups will be screened for heart murmurs.
About Katie/Zack
We are 22 year Vegas residents. I have shown and owned many dogs since I was 7 years old. We typically rescue dogs, but after falling in love with our Shiba we decided that we would start showing and breeding again.
What makes Katie/Zack’s program special
Our dogs are family dogs. Raised in a home with 5 children, and we have 4 shibas, plus 2 rescues that are older. We socialize all our puppies from birth. All have been handled since birth, paper trained since 3 weeks old, nails and baths start at 4 weeks with desensitization so they are used to the process. We hand feed and group feed to attend to any resource guarding that may pop up. We use positive reinforcement with our pups.
Daphne
Female • Ready May 24, 2024
Shiba Inu
Jerry
Male • Ready May 24, 2024
Shiba Inu
Hasu
Male • Ready Nov. 18, 2024
Shiba Inu
Ume
Male • Ready Nov. 18, 2024
Shiba Inu
Himawari
Female • Ready Nov. 18, 2024
Shiba Inu
Pebbles Flinstone
Female • Went Home Nov. 4, 2024
Shiba Inu
Fred Flinstone
Male • Went Home Nov. 4, 2024
Shiba Inu
Mitsuha
Female • Went Home July 8, 2024
Shiba Inu
Hina
Female • Went Home July 8, 2024
Shiba Inu
Sanjii
Male • Went Home July 8, 2024
Shiba Inu
Josephine
Female • Went Home May 24, 2024
Shiba Inu
Simon
Male • Went Home Mar. 26, 2024
Shiba Inu
Mal
Male • Went Home Mar. 26, 2024
Shiba Inu
River
Female • Went Home Mar. 26, 2024
Shiba Inu
Katie/Zack 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $3,000 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Includes puppy, puppy kit, 1 set of the 4 in 1 shots, worming, AKC limited registration, pedigree, spay/neuter contract. Deposit holds your puppy. If you have a puppy in mind or color preference please let us know. We do reserve the right to pick a puppy for you based on your home, other pets, children etc. . If a health issues affect said puppy you can choose another puppy if available or place towards another litter. Please see our contract.”
Katie/Zack 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 Katie/Zack 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 Katie/Zack directly.
Socialized with 5 kids in home, plus other dogs. (No cats have been introduced) we do daily puppy time where we play with them as a group and individually. Lots of snuggles and petting and of course light play. Puppies are brought up with lots of activity, vacuums, blow dryers, nail clipping, bathing and regular handling for desensitization. We also work hard to stop any resource guarding with food as it is a common trait with Shibas. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Puppies are handled from birth. As they age, they will be introduced to cats, other dogs, children, other adults, and other sights and sounds. We also work with them on basic manners and commands. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Basic Obedience Commands, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Other Animals, Potty training, crate training, Crate Training, Potty pads,, Basic manners, We introduce collar and leash training., Our puppies are exposed to a variety of surfaces, toys, and novelty items to help them with their fear/recovery response and increase their enrichment., Socialized with dogs, Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Crate Training, Potty Training, and Paper trained.
Puppies will be vaccinated and microchipped with lifetime registrations. All puppies will have a general vet check for common issues like cleft palates, hearing and eye conditions. All teeth will be checked as well. Puppies will go home with a minimum of 2 sets of the 4 in 1 shot, and some times 3 sets. Bordatella and rabies will be done at the buyer’s expense at 14 weeks.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Vaccinations, pedigree , Microchipped , Puppy Starter Kit, and AKC Registration.
Katie/Zack offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We dont ship. We want to welcome you to our home to meet puppies. All puppies raised with kids, handfed for 2-3 weeks, paper trained. We want you to meet mom and dad as well. ”
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Katie/Zack started breeding
I started very young showing dogs in 4H. I raised goldens and have always wanted to continue breeding but family life got busy. Now my kids are older, it was something close to my heart and my first shiba sparked my love of breeding again.
Katie/Zack is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Katie/Zack has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Katie/Zack was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katie/Zack’s program includes four colors
Katie/Zack’s Shiba Inu puppies include cream, black and tan, sesame, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
AKZ Shiba Inus meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas: