Summer seems to have now collapsed into Autumn. The leaves are starting to dance in the wind and Yuki for one is delighted as she seems...

So this entry is dedicated to Shibas, but more specifically our Yuki. Several months ago Kathrin and I hatched a plan to spend a month...

A very nice article about Japanese breeds with Rumi and Sugu representing the Shikoku - written by Mrs Jeanne-Rose Therre-Ohlig for the...

If you are reading this, chances are you are curious about the Shikoku or Shiba breed of dogs. They are both the best family members...

"Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this son of York; And all the clouds that low'r'd upon our house In the deep...

There comes a time for many of us that we must embrace the life we never imagined. This is not to say we are not living a good (or even...

We can't wait! This year was full of ups, downs and lockdowns. We learned a lot, met awesome people, have been given great opportunities...

Marriage is a constant and delicate negotiation. It is the grand compromise. When Kathrin suggested I forsake the sunless hills of Taunus...

In our last update, we noted that Rumi had a successful trip to Poland last month when "meeting" with her male suitor, Oshi. In the...

Kathrin and I eagerly committed to the idea of breeding Shikokus less than a year ago. We were certain of little at that time other than...

Having spent my formative years growing up in the Midwest, first NorthEast Ohio and later Chicago, the advent of Autumn and October...

In the last blog, I extolled the virtues of Solda (Sulden), Italy. Kathrin and I planned a return trip to Solda for her Birthday in mid...

One of the many joys of living in central Europe is the accessibility to so many great countries and destinations. As an ex-pat from...

As a disclaimer, I am a stolid neophyte when it comes to most things "dog" related, in particular show competitions (and moreover...

You may find yourself in another part of the world... and you may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife (and two...