Our Dogs
The dogs who shape Takikawa
Journey
Gaylord's Great Adventure at Takikawa CGC TKN
Journey is a sweet, calm, and gentle Shiba Inu who wins hearts everywhere she goes. While she continues to make her mark in the show ring, what truly sets her apart is her exceptional temperament. Journey adores everyone she meets, and she especially shines around puppies—naturally stepping into the role of “honorary auntie” in our puppy preschool program. Her steady nature, emotional softness, and genuine love of connection make her a cornerstone of our program, and families often remark that meeting Journey helps them truly understand our vision for the breed.
Journey is a sweet, calm, and gentle Shiba Inu who wins hearts everywhere she goes. While she continues to make her mark in the show ring, what truly sets her apart is her exceptional temperament. Journey adores everyone she meets, and she especially shines around puppies—naturally stepping into the role of “honorary auntie” in our puppy preschool program. Her steady nature, emotional softness, and genuine love of connection make her a cornerstone of our program, and families often remark that meeting Journey helps them truly understand our vision for the breed.
Ivy
Takikawa Grows Where She Will
Ivy is a milestone in our program—not only our first black & tan female, but also the very first puppy placed through our guardian home model. She lives nearby with a wonderful family who cherishes her playful spirit and affectionate nature. Through this partnership, Ivy enjoys the full life of a beloved family companion while remaining an integral part of our carefully planned breeding program. Her family works closely with us, participating in regular training and check-ins that support Ivy’s development and well-being. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional home she has and for the trust and collaboration that make this model successful.
Kimiko
Gaylord's Takikawa The Quiet Note
Miko, the daughter of Addy, is a bright, engaging young Shiba Inu with an exceptional ability to learn quickly and think for herself. Highly intelligent and eager to engage, she picks up new concepts with remarkable ease and thrives on interaction and mental stimulation. Miko genuinely loves people and has a natural gift for charming everyone she meets. She lives nearby in a carefully selected guardian home, where she enjoys the structure, companionship, and enrichment of daily family life while continuing her development as part of our program. Her intelligence, responsiveness, and joyful connection with people make her a pleasure to work with and an exciting part of our future.
Miko, the daughter of Addy, is a bright, engaging young Shiba Inu with an exceptional ability to learn quickly and think for herself. Highly intelligent and eager to engage, she picks up new concepts with remarkable ease and thrives on interaction and mental stimulation. Miko genuinely loves people and has a natural gift for charming everyone she meets. She lives nearby in a carefully selected guardian home, where she enjoys the structure, companionship, and enrichment of daily family life while continuing her development as part of our program. Her intelligence, responsiveness, and joyful connection with people make her a pleasure to work with and an exciting part of our future.
Keiko
Emiko Keiko Chronicles CGC TKI
Keiko was the second Shiba Inu in our family, and from the beginning, she proved to be truly extraordinary. She went on to change our family’s life by becoming our daughter’s Autism Service Dog—a role she fulfills with quiet confidence, patience, and unwavering devotion.
Keiko was the second Shiba Inu in our family, and from the beginning, she proved to be truly extraordinary. She went on to change our family’s life by becoming our daughter’s Autism Service Dog—a role she fulfills with quiet confidence, patience, and unwavering devotion.
Gentle, loyal, and deeply intuitive, Keiko is wonderful with puppies and naturally takes on the role of an “honorary auntie” to those born here or attending our puppy preschool program. She is equally special with children, offering a calm and steady presence that builds trust and comfort. Keiko will never be a momma dog, but her impact on our dogs, our family, and the people she meets is profound and lasting.
Manami
CH Takikawa Manami of Shomaisou CGC TKN
Exceptionally intelligent and eager to learn, Manami earned both her Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick Dog titles at just 4.5 months old. She enjoys traveling to shows and truly shines during “Meet the Breed” events, where her outgoing, people-loving personality makes her a favorite with the public.
Addy
Gaylord's Addiko @ Shomaisou TKN
Addy, the mother of Miko, shares the same sweet and gentle nature as her sister Journey, paired with a bit more spark and energy. She is co-owned with Shomaisou Shiba Inu and has been excelling in the conformation ring, where she continues to impress.
Addy, the mother of Miko, shares the same sweet and gentle nature as her sister Journey, paired with a bit more spark and energy. She is co-owned with Shomaisou Shiba Inu and has been excelling in the conformation ring, where she continues to impress.
Addy is part of our breeding program, with her puppies placed through Shomaisou. With her lovely balance of gentleness and enthusiasm, Addy is a joy to work with and a wonderful representative of the breed.
Kuma
Gaylord's Kuma Lisa Shomaisou CGC FDC TKN
Kuma introduced us to the world of conformation dog shows and laid the foundation for everything that followed in our program. We are deeply grateful to Shomaisou Shiba Inu for trusting us with such a remarkable dog.
Kuma played a special role in our family as well—our daughter, who has autism, learned to handle her in the show ring, an experience later shared in an AKC article.
Now officially retired from both showing and breeding, Kuma is enjoying a well-deserved life of leisure as a cherished family companion. True to her personality, she prefers the company of people over other female dogs and thrives in a calm, attentive home where she can be the center of attention.
Kuma introduced us to the world of conformation dog shows and laid the foundation for everything that followed in our program. We are deeply grateful to Shomaisou Shiba Inu for trusting us with such a remarkable dog.
Kuma played a special role in our family as well—our daughter, who has autism, learned to handle her in the show ring, an experience later shared in an AKC article.
Now officially retired from both showing and breeding, Kuma is enjoying a well-deserved life of leisure as a cherished family companion. True to her personality, she prefers the company of people over other female dogs and thrives in a calm, attentive home where she can be the center of attention.
