A few years ago one of my pet humans saw Basho for the first time and told everybody that he was the most beautiful dog she had ever seen. The other pet human was sent "on a mission" to learn what kind of dog it was. So, they learned about the Shiba-Inu...

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After reading all of that, talking to many breeders and other people owned by Shibas, my humans took the plunge and here I am.

That's why I want to thank you Basho: you got all this started.

Seriously, I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you!

The downside though is that now you are the second most beautiful dog...

Oh, don't get so insulted!!!