15 Minutes of Heaven on the Intarwebs...

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shiba-inu-puppy-cam

This popular shiba inu puppy cam has been the fad that swept across America during this Presidential election year... While these puppies are understandly as cute and witty as myself, a word of caution to all those who want one. Shiba Inus are not for everyone. They are very smart, intelligent, have a high prey drive (translate: run away at every opportunity), can be skittish, stubborn and are NOT lapdogs.

The shiba, just like our very own Scout has very selective hearing, especially when it comes to coming when called. Shiba puppies are the cutest little buggers you’ll ever see, but they can be a handful to raise and train. They learn how to push all your buttons, and then look at you with that cute innocent little face.

There is a very real worry among shiba owners (rightfully so) that many families will rush out to get one totally unprepared and weeks later the poor shiba will end up in shelters or as roadkill after another escape. We would like to have educated and informed buyers who eschew puppy mills in favor of responsible breeders or shiba rescues. You can find one by going to this website: http://www.shibaweb.com/

Now for more about those popular little rascals!

Fast Facts
The litter consists of three males, three females1
Names are Autumn, Ayumi, Amaya, Aki, Akoni, Ando1
Born: October 7, 20081
Live somewhere in California1
AKC recognized the Shiba Inu breed in 19922
Official size varies between 13.5-16.5 inches at the shoulder2
Weight: 17-23 pounds2
Requires obedience training and regular brushing2
There are about 40 Shiba Inu breeders in the United States registered with the National Shiba Club of America3

drama queen shibas....

I just have to get something off my chest. Why do i now have to pour water into a glass and tilt it for Scout to drink when Max can drink out of a dog bowl like a normal dog? yes, i added ice cubes to the bowl and it didn't do the trick. Got to be in a glass. I blame McDonald's water pit stops.

He has to sleep under the covers every couple of hours (crawls out when he gets hot). He has to circle in 10 different spots and change his mind when someone comes along or he hears something or.... it is so easy to interrupt him when he's got to go and it's got to be the perfect setting/mood.

Yesterday, he got stung by a bee (he's not allergic) and held his paw up whining and limping for a couple of hours and licking it. It didn't swell up. His breathing and tongue were normal, etc. This morning he was fine and forgot all about it...

Tell me do i have a drag queen shiba (those who know he's large will get the reference, ha) or is he just normal??

any other idiosyncracies out there?

I love to "swim"

I am an air swimmer who loves to run around pool and bite at the waves emanating from it.... Don't believe me, look to the right here:

and below here:











Why there's even a video of me that can be seen too -

I can haz cheeseburger

For those that don't know, my mom is deaf. I have such big ears and along with Scout, I keep my ears/eyes open for her as a watchdog.
Mom made these pictures on the website called icanhascheeseburger.com
They have funny stuff to see every day. Check it out!


And here's Scout to the right:

How to train your human.....

Everybody has seen the T-shirt for SHIBA INU - Professional Human Trainer, right?
You can get them on Ebay or Amazon...

The rules go like (parentheses are mine):

• Fetch me a treat (no, not that one... not that one either....)
• Rub my belly (ahhhhh, okay that's enough - now get away from me)
• Pick up my poop (after i've deemed the spot worthy enough for it)
• Wipe my feet (owwww, the snow/ice too's cold, hurry!)
• Speak baby talk (while I look at you like you are a moron)
• Throw the ball (and come get it from me)
• Don't hog the bed (I must have 3/4 of it minimum)
• Give me a kiss (on my ass preferably)
• Buy me a toy (and it must make the loudest possible noise)
• Fetch me a treat (again... and make it human food please)

Any you might like to add?

While we're at it, the Misanthropic Shiba website has some good rules that need to told to yours.

Things every Shiba should be informed of:

1. Nothing in life is free.

2. Children are living hot dog dispensers provided that you sit quietly.

3. Vets are actually kind people who dispense cheese (most veterinarians encourage you to bring your dog around for random treats so that they associate the vet's office with cheddar rather than shots).

4. Your food/toys/leash/collar/brushes are not your property and you will not treat them as such.

5. Your nails will be clipped. Your ears will be cleaned. Your fur and teeth will be brushed. You will sit/stand/lie quietly and not bite the brush or the hand that wields it. This is not negotiable. You may pout.

6. At no time will you ever growl/snarl/snap/bite at your owner or any person who is put in charge of you.

7. Lunging and trying to kill other animals upon sighting them is not in your best interests.