ROGUE: THE FATHER OF THE SHIBA INUS FROM THE SHIBA INU PUPPY CAM -- Aki, Akoni, Ando, Autumn, Ayumi, and Amaya: aka the most famous pups on the Internet. THAT'S RIGHT. By mysterious miracles (and a few helpful eavesdroppers) we managed to find out that Rogue -- or as he is called in the ring, Ch. Jogoso's Notorious "Rogue" -- not only was showing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, but also took home last year's prize of Best in Breed! The cewebrity didn't fare too well this year, but after we stalked him (and his agent Maureen Kenton and owner Suzanne Osaza), we were able to get an exclusive photoshoot with the Internet's favorite doggy daddy.
- BONUS: Some live action shots of Rogue on the playing field:
More photos from the show:
- previously:// We LOL'd The Westminster Dog Show
- related:// 2008 Urlies - Breakout of the Year: Shiba Inu Puppy Cam
- related:// Remembering the Cam
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2.10.09
By DogsWithCones
I hate to rain on your parade, but this is too important to let the opportunity pass.
4 million dogs were killed last year in shelters because of puppy mills.
Breeding puppies for profit = puppy mill. The Shina Ibu Cam no doubt caused a tremendous run on these puppies which will grow up to be adult dogs and a percentage will be abandoned.
I love the dog show, but these are the creme de la creme. For every one of them there are 100 dirty, filthy puppy mills.
http://dogsindanger.com/
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2.11.09
By Brianna
It doesn't even sound like you looked at the puppy cam, because if you had you would know that the owners did absolutely everything they could to condemn puppy mills and provide information about both rescue opportunities as well as responsible pet ownership. If people chose to disregard that and went out and bought a dog from a puppy mill that they couldn't/didn't want to take care of, then THEY are to blame, not the owners of the puppy cam.
Anyway, cool to see their dad! I hope in a few years we see them at Westminster!
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2.11.09
By lilmoomoo
DogsWithCones...did you even watch the web cam? They were kept inside the home with time to go outside and play, much like how people would normally do with their dogs. Info was posted on their site about not buying dogs over the internet, checking out your sources, and basically what Brianna said.
However, there is much about the other dog breeders at the show we know nothing about.
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2.11.09
By tarsengreen
I don't think DogsWithCones was saying the Shiba Inu puppies lived in a puppy mill. I think the poster was, rightly, pointing out that the Shiba Inu puppies made Shiba Inu puppies in general a hot item, which has encouraged less responsible breeders to breed more of them in puppy mills. Glamorizing pure breeds fosters the growth of puppy mills I agree with.
I might disagree slightly with the poster though. The type of people who buy pure breed puppies from breeders or pet shops will still buy pure breeds and the type of people who will buy less advantaged puppies will continue to do so whether or not they watched puppy cam.
(Anyone who does want a pure breed but doesn't want to support breeders could probably hit up petfinder.com for a rescue specializing in that specific breed though.)
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2.11.09
By Shibawatcher
I don't think puppy mill puppies are sired by a Champion who won Best in Breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Show. And anyone who spent 10 minutes watching the Shiba6 and their interaction with their caretakers would know that they are about as far from puppymill dogs as one could hope to get. IT is too bad that ALL puppies could not have the start in life that the Shiba 6 had.
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2.11.09
By DogsWithCones
I admit, I was not addicted to the cam like many. When I logged on the first few times - about a half dozen total - chat was enabled and I mentioned that 4 million dogs were killed last year and was madly flamed.
At the time, the owners did not have information pointed out in the comments here. I'm glad they saw the opportunity and added this information.
Remember: 4 MILLION dogs die every year.
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2.11.09
By Bonnie (shibaboy)
The number one love in my life is animals, with dogs being my favorite animal. I have watched the SFShiba6 site almost from day one. I have spent hours watching this site because the breeders not only showed the cutest puppies I have seen, but they also educated a world full of people that were watching their site on how to properly respect and take care of your dog. The breeders have let the world invade their private home through a web cam for this purpose. They have expressed over and again not to purchase an animal over the Internet, they said ,this type of purchase would only support puppy mills. They made it perfectly clear their Shiba Inu puppies were not for sale, their puppies had loving and safe homes waiting for them when they were old enough to leave the nest. They made it clear that any respectable breeder "should" have a waiting list for their puppies before the puppies were born. They made it clear that anyone thinking about adopting a Shiba Inu(or any breed) should research the breed first, the Shiba Inu breed is not for anyone. The Shiba6 breeders personally produced products from the pictures of their Shiba6 puppies to sell with ALL the proceeds going to the Shiba Rescue association, so far, over $6000.00. I have not listed every good thing they have done here, but I think you get my picture. These breeders have done a wonderful thing for dogs, and the work they have done should be acknowledged as such. I do not know the breeders, they have stayed anonymous, I do not know their names.
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2.11.09
By ajokp
Lay off the SFShiba family. No negatrons wanted. This is a totally positive site that has helped thousands during trying times. Greed is as greed does! Puppy mills are all about money, these breeders are on a higher plane!
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2.12.09
By forvr
Dogswithcones- you're blaming anyone associated with dogs with the puppymill problem. These wonderful breeders are the highest example of what we hope for. I have learned a great deal from watching them bring along their pups to be all terrific dogs. The littermates are all wonderful family members now, and terrific with each other as a group. My father bred beagles when I was growing up, so have some experience. These pups in a most loving and positive environment were gradually led along the path to well adjusted family members, that I would be escatic to be able to have any one of the six.
Frankly,no one who watched the shiba6 would purchase a dog from a puppy mill, the pups not only have wonderful personalities, but are exquisite. So yes, it is a good cause to work against puppy mills, but lets take it to places that have something to do with the mills.
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2.12.09
By Bonnie
We were benched right next to Rogue - his owner is actually Suzanne Osaza. It was wonderful being benched next to her since I hadn't seen her since the Eukanuba Invitational in 2007 (which Rogue also won.) My boy Kai is Rogue's uncle, but the dog I had entered is Ch HiTorq At Fever Pitch RedSox (Dozer) and he is the father of the litter that is currently on my puppycam. I've done a puppycam for the new owners of my pups on every litter since 2005 (4 litters total) and the people love it because they can watch their puppy grow up.
Suzanne is a very reputable and knowledgeable breeder who breeds healthy, smart, beautiful dogs. If there weren't breeders like Suzanne (Rogue's breeder and owner) you wouldn't be able to buy well bred dogs - your only choice would be backyard breeders or puppy mills. I think people going after reputable breeders are going after the wrong targets.
Oh, and most show breeders are very active in rescue and public education.
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2.12.09
By Bonnie
Oops - forgot to say that you can see my boy in the first picture, but he's not facing the camera! Dozer dropped his coat two weeks before the hsow and I almost pulled him but decided to bring him anyway. A great time was had by all and I'm glad I left him in. Even if we didn't win :
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2.12.09
By Kelly Reeves
Wow, Bonnie! That's cool. You were way ahead of the times with the puppycams. I wonder why one didn't become so big on the internet (and news) before the cam with Rogue's litter. Will make the fix on the owner's name. Thanks!
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2.12.09
By Bonnie
I don't advertise my webcam and the service I use has a standard 15 viewers at a time set-up.
I don't know - I think I would be overwhelmed with that many people watching, LOL!
There are tens of thousands of puppycams online - I think for one to go viral, it's just a fluke or the right circumstances at the right time.
A ShibaCam going viral scares me because they are not the cute little fluffballs that they look like - they are very much like their Akita cousins and are not the right dog for a lot of people.
you can see my puppycam at kataishibas.camstreams.com if you want to take a look. Like I said though - only 15 viewers at a time, so you might not be able to get in.
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