Home-raised puppies, temperament matching, and practical guidance for Australian Shiba owners.
Our most recent litter has been placed in carefully matched homes. Our next planned breeding is scheduled for late 2026, with puppies expected ready for new families in early 2027. If that timing suits your household, your application helps us understand whether our program is the right fit before the next litter arrives.
How We Raise Them
Every Yokiko puppy is raised as part of our daily routine in Melbourne, not in an outdoor kennel or a separate breeding shed. That means household sounds, regular handling, and exposure to ordinary life from the first few weeks.
We don’t place puppies on a queue. Each puppy is observed for the first eight weeks so we can match them to families based on temperament, not order of application. The wait is usually 6 to 18 months from application.
Puppies leave with age-appropriate vaccinations started, microchip details, worming history, and a written feeding and settling guide for the first weeks at home. Both parents are health tested; results available on request.
Panda and Peanut are the foundation of our current program. Their full bios, pedigree notes, and health information are on the Our Dogs page.
Meet Our DogsWe keep the program small so every litter can be raised, observed, documented, and matched with care.
Individual puppy microchip numbers are displayed when puppies are advertised as available.
From your first message to bringing a puppy home, here's the shape of it. The full timeline, what we ask in the application, and common questions all live on the process page.
Practical reading for Australian Shiba owners and people thinking about becoming one. Free, written by us, kept up to date.
Understanding Shiba Inu pricing in Australia and what defines value in a breeding program.
SeasonalKeeping your Shiba Inu comfortable and safe through the Australian summer.
Breeder InsightThe testing we perform and why it matters for the longevity of the breed.
First StepsAn honest look at the breed's unique character and the commitment required.
Explore all our resources for Australian Shiba Inu owners.
View All GuidesTell us about your home, your lifestyle, and what you're looking for in a Shiba. We read every application personally and aim to reply within a week.