Inclusion on this page is open to Members of one year standing or more. 

The Member must agree to abide by the Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain’s Rules & Regulations and Code of Ethics, must complete full health testing, agree to register all surviving puppies and be committed to the lifetime responsibility of the dogs they breed. 

​As a preservation breeder included on this list you agree to the below:

• You have been a member of the Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain for more than 12 months.

• You are resident in the United Kingdom

• You have participated in dog showing for at least five years or more.

• You have an Affix currently registered with the Royal Kennel Club.

• You will register all puppies in a litter with the Royal Kennel Club. Registration documents should be provided to the new owners.

• You have bred or owned three dogs listed in the Royal Kennel Club Stud Book.

• You will complete health testing for all breeding animals including but not limited to:

  • GM1 / GM2 DNA Test (Genetically Clear by Parentage also accepted)

  • BVA Eye screening scheme

  • Primary Glaucoma/PLA (gonioscopy)

• You have a minimum of three dogs fully health scored (GM1/GM2 DNA tested, BVA Eye screening scheme and Primary Glaucoma/PLA (gonioscopy) that were bred by you with breed suitable results. Evidence of results to be provided on application.

• You will only allow your stud dog males to be used on fully health tested females including GM1/GM2 DNA Test (genetically clear by parentage accepted), BVA Eye screening scheme and Primary Glaucoma/PLA (gonioscopy).

• You will endorse all registrations for puppies sold as pet as ‘not for breeding’ with the Royal Kennel Club.

• You have attended a breed club seminar organised by The Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain.

• You are an active breeder and have intention to breed a litter of Japanese Shiba Inu in the next 2 years.

• You do not participate in the breeding of cross breeds.

• You will ensure all puppies bred are placed into well vetted homes.

• You will provide a lifetime of support to all puppy buyers and assist with rehoming where necessary.

• You agree to always take back any puppies bred by you should the owner no longer be able to care for the dog, at any stage of life.

• You will ensure all puppies leave with a puppy pack with relevant information on parentage, the breed, health, feeding, socialisation, grooming and future care.

• You agree to pay an annual fee of £50 for listing on the Japanese Shiba Inu Club of Great Britain’s Preservation Breeder list. Listing will be from 1st July to 30th June. Renewals are due by June 30th.