We are one of the few ethical purebred, well bred Shiba Inu breeders in Ohio, conveniently located near Cincinnati. Our breeding program focuses on health, temperament, and structure to ensure the highest quality in every litter we produce.As an active member of the Ohio River Basin Shiba Inu Fanciers, Heart of Dixie Shiba Inu Fanciers and the Japanese Nihonken Hozonkai (NIPPO), we are deeply committed to the preservation and integrity of the Shiba Inu breed. To safeguard their well-being, we conduct thorough health testing on our Shibas, including evaluations for hip dysplasia, glaucoma, and luxating patellas (a condition where the kneecap dislocates).

Welcome to Timberwood Paws!Our love for the Shiba Inu breed began in 2020, inspiring us to contribute to preserving the breed standard here in the United States. Since then, we’ve been dedicated to showing our Shibas in AKC conformation events, training them, and thoughtfully breeding for health, temperament, and structure.In 2023, we were honored to welcome a Champion-titled Finnish Lapphund female into our home. Showing her in our spare time has been a rewarding experience, and we’ve enjoyed learning more about this wonderful breed.Our breeding philosophy focuses on always keeping a promising puppy from each litter to continue improving our kennel. While no dog or litter is ever perfect, we strive to select the best prospective puppy for our program, placing the remaining puppies in loving pet homes with limited AKC registration.If you’re interested in one of our puppies, we encourage you to follow our Facebook page for updates on availability. We’d love to speak with you to determine if your home is the right fit for one of our puppies. A reasonable deposit is required to secure your puppy, which will remain with us until we meet in person and finalize the remaining payment. Puppies go to their new homes at 8 weeks old. During this time, you’ll receive regular updates, including photos, videos, and live video calls. Your puppy will also benefit from Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), socialization, and initial crate and potty training. Each puppy comes with a health guarantee and a spay/neuter agreement, completed via DocuSign after the deposit is paid.All of our breeding dogs are AKC-registered, OFA-certified (or have preliminary clearances), and Embark DNA-tested. We thoroughly research the genetics and pedigrees of all our dogs to ensure the healthiest possible puppies.Feel free to explore our website and Facebook page to learn more about our dogs and meet past puppies. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!

AKC Champion
Gaylord's Timberwood Kokana PradaCall name: Prada
DOB: 04.22.2022
DNA: Ayat, long coat carrier, EE
*Bred by: Timberwood Paws and Shomaisou Shiba InuOFA:
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2479068
EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/gaylordstimberwoodkokanaprada?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

AKC pointed
Morningstar's Imagine an Everlasting UtopiaCall name: Dream
DOB: 08.17.2022
DNA: Ayay, long coat carrier, Ee
*Bred by: Joni MorningstarCHIC#201890
EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/morningstarsimagineaneverlastingutopia?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

AKC pointed
Umiko Go Sakura Kensha TKNCall name: Mika
DOB: 08.29.2023
DNA: Awat, no long coat, EE
*Bred by: Audrey BonnigalOFA:
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2608392EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/umikogosakurakensha?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

AKC pointed
Royal’s Pretty In PinkCall name: Paisley
DOB: 04.02.2020
DNA: Atat, no long coat, Ee
*Bred By: Royal KennelsCHIC#197128
EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/royalsprettyinpink?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

Royal’s Ain’t Got No WingsCall name: Angel
DOB: 03.24.2022
DNA: Ayat, long coat carrier, EE
*Bred By: Royal KennelsCHIC#197129
EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/royalsaintgotnowings?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

AKC Champion
Timberwoods Devil HunterCall name: Denji
DOB: 11.21.2022
DNA: Ayat, long coat carrier, EE
*Bred by: Timberwood PawsCHIC#208974
EMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/timberwoodsdevilhunter?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

Specialty Winning AKC Grand Champion
Whatever It Takes @ House Of TreasureCall name: Gunner
DOB: 1.7.2024
DNA: Ayat, no long coat, Ee
*Bred by: House Of TreasureEMBARK: https://my.embarkvet.com/dog/whateverittakeshouseoftreasure?utmcampaign=cnsrefdogpubprofile&utmmedium=other&utm_source=embark

AKC Champion
Sugarok Unsinkable Molly BrownCall name: Molly
DOB: 6.16.2022
*Bred By: Linda Marden
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2684107

Timberwoods Draw Me Like One Of Your French GirlsCall name: Sapphire
DOB: 9.15.2025
*Bred By: Timberwood Paws

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