Our Dogs
The Dogs Who Compose Takikawa
We believe thoughtfully raised dogs can live harmoniously with humans while still retaining the intelligence, awareness, and individuality that make the breed so special.
Gaylord's Great Adventure at Takikawa CGC TKN
Journey
Journey is a socially thoughtful and deeply people-oriented Shiba Inu whose calm, connected nature has strongly shaped the direction of our program. While she continues to succeed in the show ring, what stands out most about Journey is how naturally she builds trust and connection with the people around her.
She is exceptionally gentle with puppies and often takes on the role of a steady “honorary auntie” in our puppy preschool program, helping young puppies feel safe and socially confident. Journey approaches new environments and experiences with quiet optimism and emotional steadiness, traits we value highly in family companions.
Her affectionate temperament, resilience, and intuitive social nature make her a cornerstone of Takikawa and a beautiful representation of the qualities we hope to preserve in future generations.
Her affectionate temperament, resilience, and intuitive social nature make her a cornerstone of Takikawa and a beautiful representation of the qualities we hope to preserve in future generations.
Health Testing
- OFA Hips (Preliminary): Good
- OFA Patellas: Normal
- OFA Eyes: Normal
- Embark Genetic Testing Completed
Ivy
Takikawa Grows Where She Will TKN
Ivy is an affectionate, intelligent, and socially engaged young Shiba Inu who represents several meaningful milestones within our program. Not only is she our first black & tan female, but she was also the very first puppy placed through our guardian home model.
Living nearby with a wonderful family, Ivy enjoys a life filled with daily walks, training activities, and close connection with her people. As she approaches her first birthday, she is beginning to participate in 4-H conformation, rally, obedience, and agility—activities that suit her thoughtful nature, trainability, and calm confidence.
Because Ivy lives locally, we remain actively involved in her life and development through ongoing training, mentorship, outings, and weekly 4-H activities. This close collaboration allows Ivy to enjoy the full life of a deeply loved family companion while remaining an important part of our carefully planned breeding program. We are deeply grateful for the trust, communication, and shared commitment that make this partnership so meaningful and successful.
Health Testing
Ivy is an affectionate, intelligent, and socially engaged young Shiba Inu who represents several meaningful milestones within our program. Not only is she our first black & tan female, but she was also the very first puppy placed through our guardian home model.
Living nearby with a wonderful family, Ivy enjoys a life filled with daily walks, training activities, and close connection with her people. As she approaches her first birthday, she is beginning to participate in 4-H conformation, rally, obedience, and agility—activities that suit her thoughtful nature, trainability, and calm confidence.
Because Ivy lives locally, we remain actively involved in her life and development through ongoing training, mentorship, outings, and weekly 4-H activities. This close collaboration allows Ivy to enjoy the full life of a deeply loved family companion while remaining an important part of our carefully planned breeding program. We are deeply grateful for the trust, communication, and shared commitment that make this partnership so meaningful and successful.
Health Testing
- Embark Genetic Testing Completed
- OFA Testing Planned at Appropriate Age
Miko
Gaylord's Takikawa The Quiet Note
Miko is a socially intuitive and deeply people-oriented young Shiba Inu whose warmth, responsiveness, and emotional connection with humans stand out everywhere she goes. She is exceptionally affectionate for the breed, naturally seeking interaction and engagement while remaining thoughtful and observant in new situations.
Highly intelligent and quick to learn, Miko approaches training with enthusiasm and curiosity. She processes new concepts rapidly, enjoys problem solving, and shows an unusual ability to balance independence with cooperation. Her expressive nature and genuine enjoyment of people make her both delightful to live with and especially rewarding to train.
Living nearby in a carefully selected guardian home, Miko is being raised within the rhythms of daily family life while continuing to grow and develop as part of our program. Through ongoing involvement, training, outings, and regular interaction, we have been able to watch her mature into a confident, emotionally connected young dog who reflects many of the qualities we value most in the breed.
Miko’s joyful temperament, trainability, and natural harmony with humans make her an exciting part of Takikawa’s future and a beautiful representation of the direction we hope to continue building within our program.
Health Testing
- Embark Genetic Testing Completed
- OFA Testing Planned at Appropriate Age
Aurora "Rora"
Takikawa Aurora Victory
Aurora (“Rora”) is a thoughtful and environmentally confident Shiba Inu puppy who, like her mother Journey, approaches the world with steady curiosity and quiet self-assurance. Even at a young age, she has shown a natural ability to process new environments, surfaces, and experiences without becoming overwhelmed, making her especially enjoyable to explore and train with.
Aurora (“Rora”) is a thoughtful and environmentally confident Shiba Inu puppy who, like her mother Journey, approaches the world with steady curiosity and quiet self-assurance. Even at a young age, she has shown a natural ability to process new environments, surfaces, and experiences without becoming overwhelmed, making her especially enjoyable to explore and train with.
Rora is already beginning to learn basic obedience skills and genuinely enjoys engaging with people and participating in daily life. Rather than rushing impulsively into new situations, she tends to pause, observe, and thoughtfully interact with the world around her. This balance of confidence, awareness, and emotional steadiness is something we value deeply within our program.
Raised within a carefully selected guardian home, Rora is growing up immersed in daily family life, enrichment, socialization, and regular real-world experiences. Through ongoing outings and continued involvement in her development, we are excited to watch her mature and continue growing into herself.
Rora’s resilience, intelligence, and natural harmony with humans make her a meaningful part of Takikawa’s future and a beautiful reflection of the kind of Shibas we strive to raise.
Health Testing
Health Testing
- Embark Genetic Testing Completed
- OFA Testing Planned at Appropriate Age
Rivi
Takikawa Rivulet
Rivi is a warm, people-oriented Shiba Inu puppy and one of Journey’s promising daughters. While her sister Aurora often shows her confidence through thoughtful observation, Rivi has always been more openly social—quick to notice people, approach with curiosity, and invite connection.
From an early age, Rivi stood out for her natural interest in people. She was often one of the first puppies to approach, engage, and connect, showing a sweet confidence and social openness that made her especially memorable to visitors. She has a cheerful, affectionate nature and an easy way of drawing people in without losing the independence and awareness that make her fully Shiba.
Rivi is growing up within a carefully selected guardian home where she is loved as part of daily family life while continuing to develop as part of our program. We are excited to watch her mature, continue building confidence, and show us more of who she is as she grows.
As a daughter of Journey, Rivi represents an important next step for Takikawa. Her social warmth, confidence, and natural connection with humans reflect many of the qualities we hope to preserve in future generations.
Health Testing
Health Testing
- Embark Genetic Testing Completed
- OFA Testing Planned at Appropriate Age