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PUPPIES & BREEDING PLANS

PUPPIES & BREEDING PLANS
We are now accepting reservations for puppies from our upcoming litter, see below for details of these.
International Export is possible in most cases. 
More information about what to expect from a Lacsar puppy can be found below. 
​​​Please get in touch with us for more information. Genuine enquiries only please.

Page Updated: 12/01/2025
LITTER PLANNED - MID 2025

WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LITTER.
Details of the parents will be shared soon.
We expect Red and/or Black & Tan puppies to be born.
We expect that puppies will be ready to leave us from May/June 2025.
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​These puppies will be IKC Registered, Microchipped,  Vaccinated, Vet Checked, Wormed and will leave with a 3 Generation Pedigree and Personalised Puppy Pack. Please get in touch with us if you would like more information.​
ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE FULLY REGISTERED WITH THE IRISH KENNEL CLUB AND THE FCI.
​We are proud members of the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). We abide entirely by the Code of Ethics and the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Kennel Club which relate to Responsible Dog Ownership and Breeding. As we are not Resident in the UK, we are unable to join the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeder's Scheme, we do however abide by all of the recommendations and guidelines which they set out for their Members. All of our dogs are Registered with the UK Kennel Club for Competition.

ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE HEALTH AND DNA TESTED CLEAR FOR DISEASES/CONDITIONS KNOWN TO AFFECT THE BREEDS.
All of our dogs are tested for all genetic diseases that are known to affect their breed. We follow all breeding guidelines as set out by both the Irish Kennel Club and the Kennel Club in the UK. We spend hundreds of euro on health tests for each of our dogs to ensure we can do everything in our power to prevent breeding puppies with avoidable genetic health problems, we advise that you never buy a puppy from a breeder who doesn't health test their dogs, there is no excuse for not wanting to produce the healthiest puppies possible. All of our dog's health test results can be found on their pages on this website.

BEFORE BEING BRED FROM, ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE:
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  • DNA TESTED CLEAR / UNAFFECTED FOR GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM1 AND GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM2.
All of our Japanese Shiba Inu are DNA Tested with Laboklin Lab in the UK for Gangliosidosis GM1 and Gangliosidosis GM2 prior to being bred from. Gangliosidosis is a disease that affects an animal's lysosomal storage. Dogs affected with the disease are unable to break down specific carbohydrates which  causes damage to the central nervous system. Gangliosidosis eventually proves fatal to affected dogs by about 15 months of age. This is why it is vital that Shiba Inus are tested for the disease before being bred from. We strongly recommend only buying Shiba Inu puppies from Breeders who DNA test their dogs for these diseases. Always ask a Breeder to show you a copy of the parent's of your puppy's Health Test Results.
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  • ​SCREENED FOR GLAUCOMA AND HAVE RECIEVED THE RESULTS APPROVED FOR BREEDING.
​Before breeding from our Japanese Shiba Inus they are brought to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist where they have Gonioscopy examinations carried out. A gonioscopy is the test which is performed in order to establish if a dog is affected by a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is an inherited condition that causes severe pain, and in severe cases, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Gonioscopy results are classified as Grade 0 (unaffected), Grade 1 (mildly affected), Grade 2 (moderately affected) or Grade 3 (severely affected). We will only breed from dogs who attain the Gonioscopy results desired by the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeders Scheme. All of our current dog's Glaucoma results are either Grade 0 or Grade 1; something which we are very pleased about.
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  • EYE TESTED CLEAR / UNAFFECTED UNDER THE BVA'S CANINE EYE SCREENING SCHEME.
Every one of our dogs undergoes a full BVA Eye Screening before they are bred from (i.e. females having a litter of puppies, or males siring one). The BVA (British Veterinary Association) eye screening is carried out by a highly qualified Veterinary Ophthalmologist (of which there is only two in the country).  There are many types of hereditary eye disease that can affect dogs, the most common include cataracts, multifocal retinal dysplasia (MRD) and Pectinate ligament abnormality, most frequently referred to as PRA. These conditions can have serious effects on a dog's health and welfare, causing pain, blindness, or the need for lifelong medication. ​Thankfully, each of our dogs here at Lacsar have been successfully BVA Eye Screened and have each been issued a CHS Eye Examination Certificate which states that they are Clinically Unaffected for each of the conditions that have been checked for. 

  • HIP SCORED WITH APPROPRIATE RESULTS WITHIN THE MARGAINS ADVISED FOR BREEDING.
In recent years, it has become more common place for reputable breeders to "hip test" their dogs before planning a litter.

  • PATELLA TESTED TO BE HIGHLY UNLIKELY TO DEVELOP/PRODUCE PATELLAR LUXATION




​By carrying out these tests, we can ensure that the dogs that we breed here at Lacsar are as healthy and happy as possible, and also prevent their owners potentially hefty veterinary bills and unnecessary heartache in the future.
WHAT YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AQUIRING A LACSAR PUPPY
If you are interested in becoming an owner of a Lacsar puppy, you can find relevant information by clicking on the tabs below. Should you require any further information, or if you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A LACSAR PUPPY
We spare no expense when rearing our puppies. Puppies we breed are all well socialised, having been handled by adults and children from a young age and introduced to other dogs and cats prior to finding their new homes. Each puppy bred by us is Irish Kennel Club Registered, Micro-chipped, Worm Dosed and will have received their primary set of vaccines prior to leaving us. Under no circumstances will puppies be allowed to leave for their new homes before 8 weeks of age. 
PERSONALISED pUPPY PACKS
Every puppy we sell will leave for it's new home with a unique, personalised puppy pack. This puppy pack will include a folder of important documents (including Irish Kennel Club registration papers, a 3 generation pedigree, a records of the puppy's microchip, vaccinations and worm doses) along with leaflets created by ourselves in relation to grooming and training. A puppy's new owner will also get a 2kg sample bag of Gain Small Dog Puppy Food (which the puppy will have been reared on since weaning) and a blanket and toys which the puppy will be familiar with the scent of, this helps them to adapt and settle into their new homes. Most importantly, we offer all new puppy owner's a lifetime of support, we are always just a phone call away with regard any dog we have bred, no matter how long ago it may have been. We love to receive regular updates to see how dogs we have bred are getting on and take any opportunity to meet the dogs during their lives.
pUPPY WAITING LIST
As mentioned above, if you wish for us to consider you as a potential future owner of a Lacsar puppy, we can add you to a non-commitment waiting list. Ideally, we like to meet all potential puppy owners before adding them to our waiting list, however this is not always possible. We are always more than happy for future puppy owners to come visit us at home, alternatively, we can arrange to meet at a dog show to get to chat to you.
​Please be aware that we are not a 'business', we do not have a constant supply of puppies. Generally we will breed a litter around  twice a year, only when we want a puppy to keep for ourselves. Many people wait a long time to get a puppy from us. Each litter we breed takes much time and consideration.
vIEWINGS & dEPOSITS
​Viewings of puppies and their dam are normally possible when pups are over 5 weeks old. If we have used our own stud dog on the litter concerned, he will be available for viewing too. Despite Covid-19 making this more difficult, we are hoping to be able to continue allowing viewings, however, if necessary we can make alternate arrangements. Deposits will not be taken until puppies have been born.
ENDORSEMENTS AND BREEDING RESTRICTIONS
All pet puppies bred by us will be registered with the Irish Kennel Club on their Limited Register. This means that their registration will be endorsed with the Irish Kennel Club as 'Not for Breeding' and 'Not for Export'. The result of this being that the Irish Kennel Club will never register progeny from these dogs, nor will any other country's Kennel Club accept an application to register the dog with that Kennel Club.
Alongside these Irish Kennel Club endorsements, all pet puppies which we breed are sold on "Pet Only Contracts". This means that when buying a pet puppy, the new owner will be required to sign a legally binding contract in which they will agree that their new puppy will not be bred from at any time. The purpose of these contracts is to protect the future of the breed and to ensure that our dogs never end up in the wrong hands. Please contact us for more information regarding endorsements. 
EXPORTING (INCLUDING UK)
We have previously exported puppies to countries such as Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and South Africa, to name a few. Export of puppies is possible, however under EU law, a puppy can not leave Ireland until 21 days after a rabies vaccine has been administered and a Pet Passport has been issued, this means that the youngest a puppy can leave us at is 15 weeks of age. Since Brexit, the same rules now also apply to exporting dogs and puppies to the United Kingdom.
AVAILABLE ADULTS / REHOMING
We do very occasionally have older retired show dogs available to loving pet homes. Retired show dogs will be spayed/castrated, provided they are old enough, prior to leaving us.
​Please contact us for more information.
HOW TO SOURCE A REPUTABLE BREEDER
​The most important things to ensure when looking for a puppy is that the puppy is registered with the Irish Kennel Club and that the parents of the puppy have been tested for genetic health conditions that may affect the breed concerned. The link below is to the Irish Kennel Club's website, here you will find detailed advise on how to find a reputable breeder and what to look out for when sourcing a puppy.
- Irish Kennel Club's Guide to Buying a Puppy
A Reputable Breeder should be breeding with the appropriate breed standard in mind. See below for more information on Breed Standards.
THE COLOURS OF THE JAPANESE SHIBA INU
THE BREED STANDARD OF THE JAPANESE SHIBA INU
​A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed. In essence, a Breed Standard is a blueprint for the ideal animal, with the main aim being that the animal is fit for the function for which it was bred; whether it be herding, tracking, etc. Breed Standards may vary slightly between from countries and organisations. The Irish Kennel Club is a member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), meaning that dog shows held in Ireland are done so through the rules of the FCI and under the Breed Standards set out by them. The links below will direct you to the different Breed Standards that have been issued by various Kennel Clubs. 
​​Japanese Shiba Inu - Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive Breeds)  -  FCI Japanese Shiba Inu FCI Breed Standard
Japanese Shiba Inu - Utility Group  -  Royal Kennel Club UK Japanese Shiba Inu Breed Standard
 Shiba Inu - Non-Sporting Group  -   American Kennel Club Shiba Inu Breed Standard
Shiba Inu - Japanese Dog Preservation Society (Published 1934)  -  NIPPO Shiba Breed Standard