Minegami Sou
We are a member of the DCNH e.V. (Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V.), which is a member of the Verband für Deutsches Hundewesen (VDH) and thus affiliated with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (F.C.I.).
Our kennel meets the strict criteria of the breeding regulations of the DCNH (Zuchtordnung) and the minimum requirements regulation (Mindestanforderungs-Ordnung (MAO)) and has been inspected and approved as of July 18th, 2020. By passing the kennel inspection and fulfilling all further requirements, our application for an F.C.I. protected kennel name has been signed off and made. Our kennel name is:
Minegami Sou 峰神荘
"King of the Peak"
The two kanji characters are Mi-ne (the peak of a mountain, the pinnacle of something), and kami (read as gami in this case, which means god), although Kami does not necessarily denote a formal religious characteristic, it does have a rich mythological etymology. We believe the name Minegami accurately describes the nature and spirit of our dogs. .
Having bred Shibas and Shikokus for the past 5 years, it is time to reflect a little on what we have achieved so far.
Not having had more than one litter per year, we are proud to still be able to consider ourselves as the "artisan, bespoke, limited edition breeder" that we aim to be. The well being of all of our dogs - Sugu, Yuki and Fumi - throughout puppy time and beyond is of utmost priority and therefore we take our "time outs" to make up to them.
But I think we have also done very well raising equally beautiful and confident puppies that have found their places in life. One of the most beautiful thing of breeding is to send the puppies off to their new lifes with a big smile, well knowing that the stars aligned and they found the family, that they were meant to be with. And it is even more beautiful to still be part of these puppies lifes and not just develop friendships with their owners, but also witness friendships amongst puppy owners blossom.
Minegami Sou puppies are spread out all over Europe, they conquer mountains, are city slickers or live the life of hippie-nomads. Whereas some of them have achieved incredible success at dog show and here I need to point out to "Azuki Go Minegami Sou" of course aka "the King of Sigunta and Playboy of Stockholm's land", who finished with an incredible excellent 2I9 and 2nd place in open class at the World Dog Show 2025 in Helsinki, others are a little more under "kept under the radar" - what they have in common though is that they are loved family members that tend to dominate their humans lifes. And that is all that really matters to us!
It is a waiting game, but it slowly feels like the countdown is on
With a little bit of luck we are hoping for a very special - to us - Shikoku litter with as beautiful as smart
Azumi Go Minegami Sou
Please reach out and get in touch for a little more information about this planned litter, if you're seriously interested.
Interested in a Shiba or Shikoku puppy? We need to warn you!
Our puppies happiness is our main priority and we aim to find them their perfect matches, based upon their character and individual needs.
Therefore we do not work with a first-come-first-serve waitlist or take reservations before the puppies are born, but try to get to know applicants as good as possible, in order to see, if we might have a provider for a bed and a couch, who is also willing to guarantee them a 'worry free' life, no matter, which mischief they are up to. And yes, mischief and up-no-good behavior is in their nature!
Hoping, that one can rely on a dog trainer as soon as the first little challenges that naturally come with Japanese breeds arise, is looking at the wrong puppy. Empathy and the ability "to see", what is really going on, paired with a good sense of humor, occasional self-control, lots of energy and a "will-to-please" are, what is required, what is required to give your Shiba or Shikoku the perfect basis.
Happy dog, happy life!
If you believe that you are this person, we are looking forward very much to your email/message, with a short introduction of yourself, your living/life situation, your experience with dogs and other animals in general as well as your expectation.
