Queenie the Puppy's companion, Sandy the Norwich Retriever (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

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Awwww, look at that face!  Isn't Queenie a precious puppy?  Can you believe that she was found as a stray?  Yup, her and Sandy wandered into someones yard.  We don't know if they were from the same home or if they hooked up with each other on the street.  Good thing, no matter what.  One of them was smart enough to find just the right yard to go to.  The kind person contacted us to find them homes.  Our pleasure!

Queenie looks to be a Shiba Inu puppy.  She is a real delight, very affectionate and playful.  Oh, and she loves baths!  What a doll!!!

Foster Update 7/2:  Queenie is very submissive.  I corrected her for jumping on something and it took me awhile to "make up" to her.  She is very trainable, very lovable!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Shiba Inu is an ancient Asian breed, probably with Chow Chow and Kyushu blood. It was brought to Japan from China two thousand years ago. Six distinct breeds developed from these original dogs, including the Akita and the Shiba Inu. The Shiba is the smallest of the six Japanese Spitz-type dogs. Some of the other six breeds are now extinct. Shibas were originally bred to flush birds and hunt small game. The breed may have been named for the brushwood environment where the dog hunted, because the bright red color of the autumn brushwood leaves matches the color of some Shiba's coats, or perhaps just for size, as the word "shiba" means both "brushwood" and "small." The word "Inu" means "dog." World War II was a difficult time for many dog breeds worldwide, and the Shiba was not an exception. Though the breed almost become extinct, breeding programs were established after the war, using individuals from the countryside. The Shiba is now the most popular breed in Japan and in recent years has been gaining popularity in the United States as well, primarily as a companion dog. Some of the Shiba's talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdogging, guarding, agility and performing tricks.
The Shiba is an alert, lively and bold dog. Independent, but affectionate and loving. Kind, trainable, brave and clean. Confident, fearless and courageous. A big dog in a small dog's body. The Shiba is agile, fast and playful. Charming and open. They bark little and bond closely with their handler while remaining independent. It may be a bit reserved with strangers but children do not usually cause any problems, for Shiba's make good companions for children. Socialize this breed well as a puppy. They do well with other dogs and cats if they are raised with them from puppyhood, though they tend to be aggressive with members of the same sex. Don't trust this dog around other small pets such as rodents and small birds. Big birds such as parrots may be okay. The Shiba is an easy dog to travel with. Be careful during hunting season as the dog looks like a fox and may be mistaken for one. It is not usually a reliable off-leash dog. It is easy to housebreak these dogs because they are naturally fastidious.