Katie L

Kunogi Shiba Inu

Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Hi, I'm Katie L.

Our kennel breeding philosophy focuses on the health and happiness of our dogs. We provide a high-quality breeding environment and care, selecting healthy parent dogs and following strict breeding guidelines of ANKC and NIPPO. Our dogs are not only breeding dogs but also our beloved pets, living with us and sharing…

Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Apr 2025

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

All our puppies are raised in and live with us at our homes, get to meet a range of adults and children and exposed to other dogs and cats. Our puppies are enriched with a range of sensory play activities, and are exposed to a range of household noises and outdoor noises to build their confidence from week 2(once…

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Health

All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We provide a specific health guarantee for our puppies. The well-being of our Shiba Inus is paramount. We prioritize health testing and genetic DNA…

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Home environment

Our puppies are born and raised in our family home but also have access to outdoor play and activities. Our puppies are raised with love and early socialization to prepare them for their future homes. We are dedicated to finding loving and responsible forever homes for our Shiba Inu puppies. Kunogi Shiba catch…

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Included with our puppies

Your puppy comes with: - 1 st vaccination - Microchip - up to date worming sessions - vet puppy health check - 2 months free puppy insurance - puppy pedigree(ANKC/NIPPO) - parent health & DNA checks - take home puppy pack including a bag of puppy food your puppy has been eating, puppy proile, toys, poop bags etc -…

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/2)

Kunogi Shiba Inu conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Shiba Inu.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs…

Additional Tests

Kunogi Shiba Inu conducts 3 additional tests available for the Shiba Inu.

Transportation options

Australia States

Kunogi Shiba Inu will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

1. Complete Rightpaw application to express your interest, we will get back to you asap 2. Let us know your time frame, and when you are ready to welcome a puppy home 3. Wait for a puppy that becomes availble to offer public / or pay a $200 deposit to be on the priority list to secure a puppy from a certain litter 4…

Getting your puppy home

Kunogi Shiba Inu supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

International air travel by plane

Supportive of international air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeMDBA Registered

About the Breeder

Katie L

Katie L

Kunogi Shiba Inu

Member since Apr 2025

A little about us

Welcome to Kunogi Shiba! We are dedicated to preserving Shiba Inu, an ancient dog breed originated from Japan, ensuring the preservation of their distinctive traits and characteristics. We are dedicated to finding loving and responsible forever homes for our Shiba Inu puppies, and we provide ongoing support and…

Why we got involved in breeding

Our journey into breeding began with a profound love for the Shiba Inu and a deep appreciation for Japanese culture. When searching for our own Shiba Inu puppy in 2019, we quickly realized the challenges that many potential owners face—long waitlists, a shortage of reputable breeders, and the heartbreak of being…

Our special touch

What sets us apart is our dedication to ethical breeding, lifelong support, and community building. We don’t just place puppies in homes—we carefully match them with families who share our love for the breed. Our commitment extends beyond adoption, offering lifetime guidance, Kunogi Shiba catch-ups & parties, and…

Credentials

State registration

RB232982

Association

MDBA

Association number

24645

Prefix

Merileen

Breeding since

2022

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More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$4,500 - A$6,500
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