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A hobby/preservation breeder of Shiba Inu and a dog sport enthusiast. Based out of Dallas, TX.

09/15/2026

Recently got the sheebs their own bowls. Many thanks to https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/551340644/?ref=permalink&mibextid=6ojiHh for them!

09/08/2026

Introducing Kobushi 'N Ikigai Lupinus Texensis “Bonnie”

A little bit about her name Lupinus Texensis is the scientific name for a Bluebonnet (state flower of Texas) and Bonnie is an homage to Katai Shiba Inu who laid the foundation for this litter. Many thanks to Kobushi Shiba for…well everything.

Sire: GCH CH Katai ‘N Kuro Oka I’ll Do Ya One Better CA FCAT2 RATO ATT CGC OHS
Dam: CH Kobushi's Year Of The Dragon
Bred by: Kobushi & myself
Owned by: myself & co-owned by Kobushi

08/17/2026

Wow looks like Ikigai Inu is way over due for an update, you could say I’ve been distracted (iykyk). Since October 2025 Stark has continued to strut his stuff in the show ring. See his photo for all his accolades.

Back in May we welcomed Absolute Southern Breeze at Ikigai “Zephyr” to the family. Zephyr started showing in BPup in July and is already proving she is a rockstar. She is co-owned by me, Hariko Nihonken 日本犬張子 & Absolute Shiba Inu. See her photo for all her accolades.

06/12/2026

Exciting news! This morning Kobushi Shiba and Ikigai Inu welcomed Ikigai’s first litter (and our first bred-by litter) into the world. After an early morning visit to the ER vet (thankfully not a C Section. The vet was able to ease the first puppy out) Mama Saphira gave birth to 2 red girls, 1 sesame boy, and 1 black & tan boy. Both mom and puppies are all doing well. To say we are beyond thrilled and excited about this litter is an understatement.

Many, many thanks to Kobushi for whelping the litter and making this possible. Please send all puppy inquires to Kobushi.

Sire: GCH CH Katai ‘N Kuro Oka I’ll Do Ya One Better CA FCAT2 RATO ATT CGC “Stark”
Dam: CH Kobushi's Year Of The Dragon “Saphira”

https://www.shibapedigree.com/testmating.php?dam=90623&sire=86128&hasInbreedingColors=1&gens=5

10/19/2025

Pink looks good on him 😁

10/02/2025

On 9/21/25 Stark earned a Group 4 placement, a first for us. Many thanks to Judge Amy Sorbie for the Best of Breed and group placements. Go goma go!

GCH CH Katai ‘N Kuro Oka I’ll Do Ya One Better CA FCAT2 RATO ATT

Sire: Katai’s Kurojishi
Dam: GCH CH Mayahime No Goma Go Sakura Kensha

04/28/2025

To say we had a very successful weekend in Tulsa, OK is an understatement. 3 NOHS Group placements plus Stark & I earned his NOHS Bronze title. I am forever grateful to his breeders (Bonnie Gibbons, Bill & Lynne Fletcher) for entrusting me with this amazing boy. Also many thanks to my shiba mom & mentor, Katrina Nielsen for all your words of wisdom! And I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for t Shiba sister & best friend, Stephanie Dill!

01/06/2025

Stark had a great weekend at the Nolan River Kennel Club dog show & the North Texas Non-Sporting Association speciality in Glen Rose, TX. He showed his heart out all weekend. Over the course of 3 days, with 4 shows and entries of 12-14 Shiba Inu (which is HUGE in Texas), he went SD 3 out of 4 shows for two-4 point majors & one-5 point major, all with champion defeats. He also went 4 for 4 Best of Breed Owner Handled. I am so very proud of my first show dog!

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