Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
That isn't a glare in Bolt's eye. That is sectoral heterochromia. It isn't anything bad, it's simply that the top half of his iris is blue and the bottom half is brown. It's just a neat feature Bolt has that makes him even more unique.
Bolt is a wonderful young Shiba (or possibly Shiba with some distant husky or eskie) boy currently in our care. Be sure to keep swiping and watch the two posted videos. One shows how well he walks on a leash, the other is how he sucks on and kneads a blanket like a kitty. Yes, he comes with his very own blanket to suck on!
We estimate he is approximately a year to a year and three months old. He is a neutered male and had his full vet workup on 2/27 with Dr. Lozada.
Neutered male
Great on a leash
Crate trained
Appears potty trained
Non-reactive to dogs and cats (currently separated by baby gate pending vet clearance)
Important Safety Requirement
Bolt is a runner, which is common for the Shiba Inu breed. He must always be secured using an escape-proof harness clipped to a martingale collar when outside of a fully contained area. We will provide both at adoption. We strongly prefer a fully fenced (not chain link) 6 ft backyard fence.
precautions must be taken at entries/exits so he does not dart outside.
He will tolerate a crate, but will let you know he does not like it. If he is crated at night in a room alone, he barks for about 10 minutes. This may not be suitable for apartment living, his bark is quite loud. He prefers to be near people and is pretty cuddly. He welcomes hugs and I can curl him up intop a ball across my lap and he is happy there. He gives kisses, and gets excited at playtime. He is A LOT more loveable than the average Shiba, that's for sure! He would probably be quite happy sleeping with his person. But keep in mind, he is young and has the natural urge to chew. He doesn't much, and if you keep plenty of toys, and keep important items put away if he is left unmonitored.
This good boy is 100% a lover and a lap dog. He loves cuddle time. He listens to the word 'no' if he is doing something objectionable. We did introduce him to our dogs one at a time. He wants to get pawsy playful and did try to mount the side but listened to 'no.' I wouldnt call his play 'rough' compared to other dogs, because he has been gentle but he gets overly excited and it may upset playmates. He will need some guidance/training on how to properly manage playtime. Even still, I can easily pull him toward me on the floor and have him lay down and stay calm while his playmate was still bouncing around nearby. In other words, he has been easily managed so training will likely be easy if handled appropriately. That is a dream for a Shiba/Shiba Mix.
He was great at the vet. No fear at all. He even tried to follow Dr. Lozada into the back. He loved meeting everyone there and did not act nervous or timid at all. We love everyone at our vet, they are all fantastic, but even our girls get a little nervous there. Bolt didn't. He is one of those rare bullet-proof Shib-types. We want to get this beautiful boy into a FANTASTIC home, and since he is still quite young, he will bond wonderfully. My dream home for him would be someone with experience with slippery breeds. (dogs that are always a flight risk) and fully understand the steps necessary to keep them safe. Someone who wants to focus their love on this boy, obendience training for him will be a breeze. Also, we have had him for 4 days as of today (2/27) and no potty accidents. We do crate him at night and when we leave, but other than that he spends time out of his crate and no issues. He has not indicated when he needs to go out though, but seems to do fine with our normal cadence of walks. (in the AM, at lunch, In eve and before bed)
Bolt enjoys pup cups and will happily jump right up into the car to go along and get one. Dog seatbelts are mandatory! He will try to escape out of the window even if the vehicle is moving. Typical Shiba. The point here is, with all things do not let your guard down. Shibas are planners and they are ALL runners. They are not trying to run away from you, they are trying to run toward their next adventure. As long as he is in an appropriate harness and collar configuration, you should be fine, he does not pull on his leash.
He is a picky eater! He is currently on Science Diet for sensitive stomach and skin - Haddock. Its what my girls are on so we stuck with it. Many Shibas have allergies and this food works. He prefers it with the Science Diet sensitive stomach and skin wet food mixed in.
For more photos and updates on Bolt, visit our Facebook or Instagram pages.
GPS Requirement
All dogs adopted through Shiba Saviors are required to maintain an active GPS tracking service. Each adopter will receive a code for a free FI Mini device and six months of service (adopter responsible for $20 activation fee). Continued GPS subscription is required under our adoption agreement.
Applicants will be reviewed and an interview and meet and greet may be scheduled and adoption fees discussed.
