In order to be recommended and listed on our website, you must check the following:

1. Breeding Dogs & Litters match the breed standard and focusing on the betterment of the breed.
2. Health Screening on all breeding dogs: Breed club reccomended requirements per OFA (or countries database) Eyes, Hips, Patellas and GM1 screening.
3. Must Participate in Dog Conformation and/or Sports per legitimate Kennel Club.
4. Dogs are from a reliable pedigree, and not from BYB or Puppy Mill sources.
5. Part of the main breed club or a regional club.
6. Pet Home puppies are being sold on limited registration, a Spay/Neuter and return to breeder contract.
7. Dogs are Registered with AKC (or legitimate registry for those out of country)
8. Full Transparency to buyers about any issues a puppy may have
9. Refusal to knowingly sell dogs to wholesalers, retailers, puppy mills, dog fighters or any other where there is reason to suspect that the Shiba will not receive proper care or may be used in any way detrimental to the breed or the dog itself.
10. No history of animal abuse or neglect.

• With Supplementation from NSCA Code Of Ethics

Code of Ethics

The National Shiba Club of America establishes this Code of Ethics, which states the minimum responsibilities and practices that shall be maintained by all of the members of this organization.

As a member of the National Shiba Club of America, I will:

1. Agree to follow the regulations as set forth by the American Kennel Club as they pertain to my purebred dog operations.
2. Agree to abide by and uphold the principals of the constitution and bylaws and this code of ethics of the National Shiba Club of America.
3. As a breeder, furnish with each puppy or adult Shiba, a signed registration application & 3 generation pedigree.
4. As a breeder, furnish any Shiba sold, a certificate stating that the dog in question is in good health.
5. Maintain the best possible standard of health and care in all my dogs and see that puppies are immunized and checked for parasites. I will furnish complete health records, care, feeding, and grooming instructions with each puppy sold.
6. Encourage spaying or neutering of animals not desirable for breeding.
7. Refuse to knowingly sell dogs to wholesalers, retailers, puppy mills, dog fighters or any other where there is reason to suspect that the Shiba will not receive proper care or may be used in any way detrimental to the breed or the dog itself.
8. Establish a reputation of trust and honor among my fellow club members and all interested parties.
9. Adhere to ethical breeding practices, striving to achieve the maximum ideal of the breed.
10. In my breeding program, keep alert for and work to control and/or eradicate inherited problems and conditions that are particular to my breed and breed as closely as possible to the standard of the breed.
11. Represent my dogs as honestly as possible to prospective buyers and try to assist the serious novice in his understanding of the breed.
12. Try at all times to show good sportsmanship and keep in mind that the good of the breed comes before any personal benefits.
13. Refrain from deceptive or erroneous advertising.
14. Not knowingly falsify any records, pedigrees or registrations and acknowledge that if so proven, I will have my membership privileges revoked.

https://www.shibas.org/codeth.html

A. Basic Interactions

1. Be Kind and Courteous: Try to create a welcoming environment. Treat people with respect, healthy debates are ok, kindness is required. 
2. Respect Everyones Privacy: Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What’s shared in the group should stay in the group.
3. No Political Discussion: We will keep any discussion regarding government Politics OUT of the group as that always seems to create problems. This is neutral ground. 
4. No Hate Speech or Bullying: Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
5. No Crypo Posting: This Community is about the dog BREED. Crypto spam will be deleted. 
6. No Blocking Admins: This is an auto boot. 
7. No Promotions Or Spam: Give more than you take in this group. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren’t allowed. That includes anything related to cryptocurrency.
8. No AI generated Artwork:  AI art is theft and will not be encouraged in our group. Authentic artwork done by real artists is okay!
9. No crossposting from other groups: No cross posting from other groups allowed. Pages are ok as long as it does not violate any other rules. 
10. Community Involvement: Posting only links to pages, kennels, YouTube videos, Instagram accounts should not be the only thing you share. Please participate in the group in other ways. Once things start to become spammy we will start restricting posts. 
11. Shiba Inu Only: Posting about another dog breed or mixed dogs is prohibited. We are a purebred specific group and would like it to stay that way. 

We are a group that supports ethical breeding, rescue, breed standard, health and dog sports. Any commentary offending that will be removed.

B. Breeders & Puppies

1. NO Tolerance for Irresponsible Breeding: Backyard breeders, puppy mill owners, pet brokers, and pet stores. We do not support these unethical practices. We will not support any mention of them or people who participate with such. 
2. NO Obvious Puppy Sales: Approved breeders showcasing puppies are fine. Mentioning that the puppy is open is fine. But any obvious verbiage and “market” type posts will be denied even from approved breeders. We do not want to risk groups being shut down. Avoid words such had “Available”, “Pricing”, “$”, “For Sale”, “Not For Sale”, “Sale”, “Sold”
3. No Privately Messaging Members: Unsolicited advertisement to our members via DM will have you banned if you are in violation of rule 1B. 
4. Litter Videos & Pictures:Any media content that suggests you have a litter and are a breeder will be declined unless you are an approved breeder.

C. Artists

1. Artwork Must Be Tame: no violent posts that depict harm or cruelty, no vulgar or hateful images, no politically driven images, please follow facebooks content rules and keep things G rated.
2. Participate In Other Ways: In order to list your artwork and links you must be at least activity participating with members and other posts.
3. No spam posting: please keep your ads to a minimum and do not post multiple ads in a week.
4. Authentic & Original artwork only: we do not allow AI art, or any artwork that is not authentic (ie, traced over photos, no skill utilized )
5. No stolen artwork: if we detect that you have stolen someone’s artwork, that is an automatic ban, and it is OK to take inspiration from someone else’s artwork, as long as they are credited.
6. On Topic: Posts must be Shiba themed

• Rules are subject to change