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8/19/2015

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David, New York

9/22/2015 12:19:40 am

If you are thinking of getting a Shiba, you should buy from these people! They are GREAT! And their puppies are 100% as described, friendly, loving, AND SOCIAL. I had been looking for a Shiba puppy for at least six months and talked to a couple of different people but it just didn't feel right. But then I talked to Marcia about one of her puppies. She was so nice and very knowledgeable about the Shiba breed and her puppies,. She answered all of my questions, and sent me a video of her and the puppy I was interested in (beware of scams!) I have never purchased a puppy this way and had LOTS of questions and reservations. After talking to Marcia a couple of times I knew I had found the right person and the right puppy. I received pictures and/or a video every week until she was 8 weeks old and able to fly to me and her new home in New York. Flight arrangements were handled by Marcia and picking her up at the Airport was a breeze. Teeka is absolutely AMAZING! She is just over a year old and is the best dog I have every owned. She is SMART!!, very easy to potty train, loving, very playful. She loves going for walks and runs with me. She was very trainable and knows several commands, she thinks it's a great game that we play. She is NOT aggressive, like I have read they can be and she has never been afraid of visitors or strangers. I can't say enough about Cedar Ridge Shibas and I will most definitely be buying another puppy as a playmate for Teeka within the next year or so.Thank you Marcia for all of your help and PATIENCE with me!

Marcia

9/23/2015 03:49:10 pm

Hi David!
Thank you for all of your kind words. We try to make sure people are well informed before making the decision to adopt a Shiba puppy. And thank you for sending pics of Teeka! I love seeing how much they have grown and changed since leaving our home. I look forward to talking to you when you are ready for a playmate for Teeka! :) We have puppies due mid October!

Faye

9/22/2015 09:53:03 am

I bought a female Sheba Inu from this seller and it was the best experience I could hope for. Marcia was so helpful and kind, I couldn't ask for anything better. The seller drove about 30 minutes to meet me because I was driving several hours to see my new puppy. This puppy is beautiful and healthy! I spoke to several sellers while looking for the perfect puppy and Marcia was by far the nicest, and most willing to respond! She sent additional pictures and even offered helpful hints for acclimation with our other Shiba. She treats these animals as pets. I recommend Marcia to anyone! If she has a puppy, it is well worth the money. Sometimes you can find a puppy a little cheaper but you will get what you pay for and the price is well worth the quality. I would definitely use this seller again!

Marcia

9/23/2015 04:15:22 pm

Thank you Faye! I was happy to help you out. We sell most of our puppies on line, so I am always happy when I get to meet the family that is adopting one of our puppies. We believe in quality, not quantity, which allows us plenty of time to spend with each puppy and to know their different personalities. I hope your other Shiba is happy with her new playmate!

Darla, San Diego

9/22/2015 03:20:15 pm

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Tara has been a part of our family for 10 weeks now and she is such a delight. Our two children, ages 5 & 8 absolutely LOVE her. She is very smart. She was extremely easy to potty train and we have begun teaching her basic commands. Marcia was great to work with, she knows a lot about Shibas. We loved getting videos of Tara and her litter mates playing together. We have never purchased a puppy on line but everything went so smoothly; from paying the deposit to picking her up at the airport. Marcia took care of everything! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a Shiba puppy. Thanks again!

Carrie

10/14/2015 09:18:11 pm

We welcomed a sweet apricot Shiba Inu into our family from Cedar Ridge Shibas. Roxy is our sweet girl. She was shipped to us in Colorado Springs CO. Marcia had never shipped before but was wonderful to work with and we would highly recommend for anyone to buy through them.

Marcia Mayo link

10/15/2015 02:31:35 pm

Hi Carrie,
Thank you so much for the pictures! She is such a pretty girl! It is hard to believe that she is 3 1/2 years old. I like your black and tan male, he is a good looking dog :) It was nice hearing from you Carrie, and we loved the pictures, thanks again!

Brady

10/20/2015 07:47:15 pm

I purchased a male pup from Cedar Ridge and he is perfect! Everything about the transaction was smooth and painless. Marcia put my mind at ease and made me feel good about the pet I was buying. I don't hesitate to recommend these folks for the best puppy buying experience you could hope for. You will not be disappointed!

Alan

10/24/2015 03:53:30 am

My Shiba is by far the best addition I could ever ask for to my family. I grew up as a kid and never wanted a dog, I grew up in a cat house. When I became 18, I decided, I need a dog in my life, yet I never had the living situation to have one. Fast forward... I'm 32 years old and this is the first dog that I can ever call my own. I've always found Shiba's to be a fascinating breed. Honestly I didn't shop around much. I saw 2 beautiful white and tan shiba girls from Marcia and I was torn. I wanted them both! I eventually turned to my other half and told her "we've already made the deposit, you need to choose". Against my choice, she chose the heart of my life, and that is why she is my soulmate. Sakora is a big female Shiba, weighing in at 24 lbs, but she is the 3rd love of my life (behind my wife and daughter most of the time, sometimes she is first however). I'm choosing not to post pictures of my Shiba because of how absolutely gorgeous she truly is. There is no dog prettier. When she is at the dog park, she is the topic of conversation, I don't mean sometimes, I mean EVERY TIME. I am 32 years old with a wife and daughter of 7. I must admit yes, my Sakora does love me most, but that is simply because I took 2 months off work when we got her. Shiba's are high maintenance yes. Are they worth the effort? A resounding yes!!! I've read so many articles about Shiba's, and I must say Martha is the woman I will buy Sakora's relative. Our family absolutely adores Sakora. My significant other hated dogs before she met her, now? she couldn't imagine life without her... Marcia... I know you don't wanna send another puppy to Alaska, but next year, I will book the flight!

Marcia

10/25/2015 02:07:26 pm

I'm sure Sakora is a gorgeous girl! I loved the color of her coat, such a beautiful apricot tint to it. Aspen is her Dam and Reno is her Sire, both are at the upper end of the size chart for the breed. Shibas are unique and cause quite a stir where ever they go. I'm so happy one of our puppies found a home with you and your family. It was an awfully long flight to Alaska but she seemed to make it just fine. When you are ready for a playmate for Sakora...we can talk about it :) Marcia

Kristi, Illinois

1/6/2016 02:52:34 pm

I found Marcia and her Shiba puppies on puppy find when I was searching for a puppy to add to our family. Marcia was very sweet and professional through the entire experience. She was quick to answer any questions I had at the time and was very helpful in helping me decide if a Shiba would be a good fit with our family. We already had a 3 year old Siberian Husky at the time and welcomed Meika a little over a year ago for Christmas. Meika is the sweetest puppy and so very smart although she can be very stubborn but it's what gives her such a unique personality. Meika practically potty-trained herself. To this date, she has only had one accident in the house. I've potty-trained a handful of puppies in my life and have never seen a puppy train themselves with no accidents. She is great with other dogs and any visitors that come to the house. She can sometimes act a bit like a cat and likes to spend time by herself but is the world's biggest snuggle bug at the end of the night. I highly suggest going through Marcia if you are looking for the right Shiba to add to your family. :)

Yve W.

1/31/2016 07:49:16 pm

We got a shiba inu puppy this January, he was born in last October. When I was going to move to my current townhouse, I had decided to have a puppy like I always wanted. I knew the story about Hachi, and saw that movie, shiba inu and Akita are so like each other, and I searched shiba's information found that lovely breed is exactly what I like! They are loyal, brave and energetic! I checked some of AKC shiba inu breeders and finally contacted Marcia( of course I read the reviews first) she is very nice to give us many information, what impressed me most was they have to take care of the puppies but they care about people's opinions, look at their website, you can find out every adults and puppies birthday, personalities and pictures. Actually I asked many breeders, Marcia emailed me many pictures and videos of my puppy, he and his families were so happy to play together. three weeks later we picked him up at the airport. Marcia was so thoughtful that she gave me all the shipping information before his arrival and documents with him. When I met Hachi, he was sitting in the kennel with foods and water. Now he is with us more than half a month, our kitten is about 14 weeks playing around with Hachi(his name) everyday. They stick together everywhere. Everybody loves Hachi, our neighbors, the vet, petco staff...Marcia gave me directions like foods, treats, toys...I'm totally green to raise a puppy, thanks to Marcia, everything becomes clear, and also thanks to Marcia, we can have this precious family member.

Gabriel Torres

2/20/2016 12:52:16 pm

I did extensive research on Shiba breeders before I found Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shibas - let me tell you I couldn't be more thankful that I did! You can tell just from a phone conversation with Marcia that she genuinely and wholeheartedly loves her puppies. Sometimes sketchy breeders give off this artificial compassion in their attitude, but with Marcia her sincerity for both her pups and her customers is 100% authentic. Not only did my boy Kane (now Ryu) come looking as cute as ever, but his temperament has made training him so fun and enjoyable. I'm a first time dog owner so although I knew what to expect from doing research on Shibas, Ryu came so well-socialized and sweet that it truly has made a world of a difference on his development into the sweet young fella he is now (now 4 months old). I HIGHLY recommend Marcia as a breeder to anyone potentially looking for a great Shiba to join your life.

Hien

5/28/2016 07:45:36 pm

I rarely review for anything, so I will make it short, Marcia I want to thank you for new family member both of my parent love him, he's so sweet and adorable, If you like 1 of the puppy, I highly recommended make a call and ask for more information, Marcia is very understandable and I couldn't be happier.
Thank you Marcia

Madonna

6/6/2016 01:06:26 pm

I cannot be any happier with my decision to adopt a pure breed dog and the Shiba was at the top of my most wanted list. Ari (renamed Prince) has such a sweet and goofy personality. Very well behaved too for such a young pup. I've never adopted a dog through the internet but Marcia made the entire process so simple and easy. If or when Prince needs another Shiba buddy, I know exactly who to go to. I highly recommend Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shibas to anyone looking to bring a wonderful Shiba into their home.

Aaron and Mackenzie

8/7/2016 04:13:30 pm

We are in love with our 10 week old Shiba Inu puppy! Athena loves to play outside and chew on her toys inside. She was fantastic with our 6 and 3 year old niece and nephew. They loved playing with her!

We looked for a Shiba Inu puppy for almost a year before finding Cedar Ridge. I highly recommend you call about one of their puppies! They are very friendly, great with young children, and are amazing with other dogs. Athena is everything we wanted in a dog and more!

Michelle

8/9/2016 07:40:11 am

We could not be more thrilled with our puppy Marley (renamed Wasabi). She has been a delight from the moment we got her. Marcia and Randy clearly care about their dogs and as stated on their website have socialized them well. Most important to us was finding a breeder that had socialized the dogs with children since we have 2 and the video and pictures that Marcia dutifully sent us showed her grandchildren having a ball with the puppies. Marcia helped us pull off a big surprise for our daughter on her 9th birthday when we presented her with the new puppy at the Mayo house. A moment none of us will ever forget! If you're looking for an honest, quality, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable breeder that is more concerned with breeding well socialized puppies than quantity (I visited the kennel personally and it was clean, well air-conditioned and had inspection certificates on display) then this is the breeder you want to deal with. Thank you Marcia and Randy for a great puppy buying experience. Our girl is doing so well and has integrated right into our family perfectly. We could not be happier with our little Wasabi.

Hi Michelle

8/10/2016 03:58:46 pm

Thank you Michelle! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Our puppy could not have gone to a more wonderful, caring family than yours. Not many people would drive an hour and a half each way on their daughters 9th birthday to surprise her with a puppy that couldn't actually go home with her for three more days. It was a very special evening and we all had a good time. The video you and your husband took of Coco's surprise at receiving a Shiba puppy was so cute. (The video went viral and was even on TV's "Inside Edition". How cool is that!) Thank you for choosing one of our puppies and letting us be a part of the surprise.

Brian Glur

11/1/2016 10:55:37 pm

We adopted Jedi (renamed "Zuko") in August 2016 and have absolutely fallen in love with him. He loves people and is a very quick learner. We live in a large urban area and get stopped frequently on walks by people telling us how cute our dog is. Zuko breaks the mold of a "typical" Shiba Inu and is very loving and loves snuggling with his adoptive parents. We couldn't have imagined a more amazing addition to our family and thank Marcia from the bottom of our hearts. If you're thinking about one of their puppies, don't hesitate, the only regret you're going to have is if you miss out on one.

Siyu Hou

1/15/2017 12:39:29 am

Marcia is really a good breeder. I got a good puppy from Marcia. She is friendly, always answer my questions very quick before, during, after my purchase. I take the puppy to take wellness exam, he is a health boy! He also playful and cute. He also smart. And he never bark. I will recommend Marcia to my ALL friends if they want get a good shiba puppy!

Jubal & Kimberly

2/7/2017 09:34:27 am

Luna aka Neva we got Luna a few days ago and she as been a big ball of energy and love we couldn't of asked for a better breeder Marcia ansewed all our questions made us feel welcomed in her home showed us around where puppies and dogs are kept she really loves her fur babys :) thanks Marcia

Alethia Sada

2/21/2017 01:25:21 pm

Marcia is the best breeder ever. Excellent service and response. Few hours ago I got Josiah, they sent him to Laredo and I picked him on the airport. He's a healthy and happy puppy!!! I love him!! Thank's!! :)

Pholla Long

2/26/2017 07:20:23 pm

Hi,
Our family adopted "Nori" which we later renamed "Yuki" because of the day we picked him up from the airport. It was snowing and "Yuki" in Japanese means "Snow". Even though our new puppy is black & tan, lol. We had initially searched and called different breeders about Shiba Inu's puppies. Some either had puppies already adopted or wouldn't work with us in flying our puppy to their new home. Until I stumbled across Cedar Ridge Shibas doing a google search. I've read all their comments on website and checked out any others on the web and only found good things. So I thought why not give them a shot. And the rest is history. Yuki is a bundle of joy in our household. After his Veterinary checked him and gave him a good bill of health. We were happy that we picked a good place to adopt our new fur brother. Marcia answered all our questions about Yuki and helped in preparing our home for his arrival. Thank you again for giving us a healthy & happy shiba inu puppy into our family!!!

Christina

6/5/2017 04:26:14 pm

What a wonderful experance it was to adopt my beautiful little Shiba Inu from Cedar Ridge! They were knowledgeable, helpful and very much love their pups! from the 1st email to picking my pup up Marcia was excellent! She answered all my question, spent time showing us around the pup area and went though all the paperwork and instruction on how to take care of my little guy. He has brought me so much joy and there isn't a day that goes by I'm not rolling on the floor laughing because of how silly his is! I know if I'm in need of help or have a question Marcia is just a phone call away.

Shay Maddukuri

10/28/2017 01:34:27 pm

Anybody who is looking to purchase a Shiba Inu should buy one from Cedar Ridge Shiba's. Marcia was the nicest, most knowledgable dog breeder I have come across and she sent videos of the puppy until I was able to go pick her up at 8 weeks. Storm is adorable and she loves to play with other puppies and people, which I know can sometimes be an issue with this breed. It took her ONE NIGHT before she knew to go to the bathroom outside and she is generally intelligent. She loves to play and cuddle at night. She doesn't bark either. Storm is a little bundle of joy that exceeded my expectations. Thank you Marcia for being such a great breeder. I highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shiba's to anyone looking to buy a Shiba Inu.

Joe and Sandy Prchal link

11/14/2017 09:19:53 am

“It’s with great pleasure I clearly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas, Rolla, MO. Marcia Mayo is friendly, honest and tremendously informative. The facility was pristine. The parents are located on-site and they are sociable with superb dispositions and extraordinary temperaments. I had the best experience and went home with the perfect puppy of my dreams. Marcia is a trustworthy Breeder and she is extremely passionate about her Shiba Inu puppies. The puppies are of exceptional quality, well socialized, tremendously healthy and enjoyably loving. I strongly advise her to anyone who wants to purchase a Shiba Inu. Marcia’s years of experience, extensive knowledge and superior professionalism demonstrates how incredible her Shiba Inu puppies are. There is no comparison, Cedar Ridge Shiba Inu puppies are THE finest!”

Cathy Meeder link

11/22/2017 08:21:08 pm

My husband and I adopted a female mini Shiba Inu on November 28,2017. We couldn't be happier! She stole our hearts very quickly!! Marcia is absolutely amazing. She sent us pictures and videos of our baby weekly so we could watch her grow. You won't find a nicer or more professional person to deal with. She's the greatest! If you ever want to adopt a wonderful baby then you've come to the right place. This is a wonderful breed and Cedar Ridge Shibas is the place to make your purchase. Thank you again Marcia! We love the newest addition to our family!!
Cathy and Kenny

Sierra Boisen

12/30/2017 07:16:00 am

I purchased a shiba inu last summer amd she is the greatest joy to ever have! She is the life of the party along with having the sweetest temperament. After having her for a year and a half, she is perfectly healthy with no problems. She was well socialized when we got her. She was perfect with small children, other dogs, and my cat.
The purchasing process was easy as well. We had our shiba inu flown to us and the process was a breeze. Marcia answered all my questions and gave me all the information I needed. I highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas.

Whitney Hoffman

1/5/2018 08:56:49 pm

We are so happy we found Cedar Ridge Shibas and our little boy Koji (formerly Neeko). He is a bundle of energy and love. It is so clear from the way he acts that he was well socialized with small children, which was very important to us. Marcia was fantastic to work with and extremely responsive. She answered any and all questions we had and she made the adoption process simple and smooth. From the moment we expressed interest in our boy we received numerous photos and videos that we will forever treasure. We all had already fallen in love with him when we finally got to meet him. Our vet checked him out and found him to be perfect. We couldn’t be happier, and would highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas.

Kaitlynn Allen

1/12/2018 11:22:04 am

I think it would be impossible to be happier than we are with Cedar Ridge Shibas! Marcia is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Once my husband and I got in touch with her, she was always keeping us up to date with pictures and videos of our girl! Our Shiba was not available to come home until January 8th, but Marcia let us stop by to see her on New Years Day so we could meet our girl before we got to take her home! When we picked her up Marcia had just given her a bath, and gave us a BIG bag of food for her, she was so helpful giving us tips and telling us what to expect when we took our puppy home! Our shiba, Hermione, is doing great with us! She is very healthy, and is VERY socialized! I was very skeptical of adopting a dog online but I can GUARANTEE that we will be adopting again from Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shibas.

Brian and Ester

1/13/2018 08:14:12 pm

I LOVE CEDAR RIDGE SHIBAS! My wife and I found Cedar Ridge Shibas on the website PuppyFind.com and they stuck out because of their great reviews! I immediately contacted Marcia and she was extremely nice, patient, and was very very prompt in responses! She immediately sent videos and photos of the little female Shiba that my wife and I were interested in. The payment process was very easy, quick and painless. Marcia had all of the paperwork in-line and was very organized. I was sooooo happy with my experience with Cedar Ridge Shibas that I advised my sister-in-law and they bought a female Shiba as well! My goal was to have my little Shibas before the new year, so as opposed to having them shipped to California, I spent a day flying out to Missouri, picking up the Shibas, and flying back later in the evening. It was great! Life's an adventure so why not, right? Marcia was even kind enough to provide a couple of bags of food for the pups in addition to a piece of blanket that had their mother's scent on it. How thoughtful! It was very easy, quick, and the little pups are home now in sunny California! I would suggest that anyone looking to purchase a Shiba go through Cedar Ridge Shibas and just do it. They're awesome and you won't regret it!

Allie & Miguel

5/31/2018 03:47:04 pm

3 words: Marcia is awesome!!!

I found MJ on puppyfind.com and sent Marcia a text. She was extremely responsive and went above and beyond by sending me photos and videos weekly! I really didn't know what to expect when ordering a puppy-- but Marcia always accepted my phone calls to tell me more about MJ and his parents, what to expect being a Shiba mom. Picking MJ up at the airport was just as painless! What I didn't expect, was my guy to be a little shy as he warmed up to me. Marcia really means it when she says she is a resource even after he leaves Cedar Ridge. I called Marcia, and she reassured me that he's getting used to his new home, she suggest food brands, and other items to grab him to ease his fears. Now, MJ is thriving. I am so glad in my puppy hunt I stumbled upon Cedar Ridge Shibas. I highly recommend them!!!

Stan link

6/8/2018 12:41:59 pm

My dog is awesome. He's also huge but that's OK. I've never spoken to anyone from Cedar Ridge personally, but my mom dealt with them and had only good things to say.

Kuma (formerly Apollo) is awesome. He came happy and healthy. And he's almost 35lbs! I've got things to think about with Aspen and Keiji's next litter coming up. Thanks again!

Michelle

8/27/2018 01:53:07 pm

I can't say enough good things about my experience with cedar ridge shibas!

I was able to see their kennels first hand when I picked up Cub (my black and tan mini) and they're in perfect condition, with plenty of outdoor space for the puppies to run around and play. Marcia's grandchildren were also so sweet and have socialized their dogs so well that Cub always runs over to give kids kisses on the street!

He's become my world and I'm so thankful to Marcia and her family every day.

Here's a pic of Cubbie at 6 months, handsome and healthy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_ceQ_nk7E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=195wps474l7jv

Sarah Reynolds

3/6/2019 09:18:40 pm

We love our shiba puppy from Marcia !!! She arrived very healthy, just as described, and so sweet. Marcia was fantastic to respond to all of my questions, every text and every email. Very easy to work with. My family of 3 kids would look forward to "puppy pictures" once a week. Our vet even remarked at how impressed they were with the good-natured puppy, and also the paperwork/ health records sent with her. I had never had a pet flown to us before, but the whole process went even better than I expected. Sachi is a wonderful addition to our family. I am so glad we found Cedar Ridge Shibas.

Brock & Anita

10/27/2019 12:35:55 am

We highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas! Marcia was so kind and answered any questions we had. She sent weekly photos and videos of our sweet boy which we absolutely loved and looked forward to! The whole process was so easy! When we picked our boy up we got to see the property, kennels, mama and littermates and even met the grandchildren who help solcialize the pups! Everyone at our vet loves our boy! He’s so smart, happy and healthy! I really can’t say enough about how great our experience was! So thank you Marcia and family!

Carla and Greg Longacre

12/22/2019 01:27:32 pm

Love love Marcia! From the moment we contacted her to let her know we wanted one of her pups, she sent us videos and pics. We love our little bundle of joy so much. He is perfect! This is our fourth Shiba and we couldn't be happier!! Thank you Marcia!

Tom Bossaller

12/28/2019 12:38:23 pm

Great experience form first contact to picking up the puppy. We got a tour and to look at mom and dad in picking Momo up. Our little girl has the best temperament and from day one has been an absolute joy to have in our house. I would return when we are looking again for another fur baby to add to our family.

Thank You Marcia

Evelina Yulianova link

5/18/2020 11:30:50 am

Thank you Marcia for raising such a wonderful pup and just being amazing and supportive to me in this journey!!! That was my very first experience with having a Shiba Inu pup and also with a breeder, the very first dog I had was from a shelter and it was a much different experience. My girl is perfectly healthy, smart, happy, loving and noting but joy. Thank you for sharing her videos and photos with me while she was growing that's was so precious to me!

Jen Soto

6/7/2020 09:03:04 pm

We are so happy with our puppy and the entire adoption process with Marcia! Marcia was extremely responsive to all of our questions and we so appreciated the weekly pics and videos. Our female puppy was so well adjusted and socialized, and was in top health when we received her. We picked up our puppy on location where they are bred and it is the happiest and prettiest setting, The dogs are so well cared for and you can tell they are all happy to be there, Our puppy is now 3 months old and continues to thrive. Thank you Marcia!

Robin Hensley

8/8/2020 05:06:58 pm

My whole experience has been great. I called and let Marcia that I was looking for my second Shiba my 1st one is 11. She let me know when she expected puppies and when they were born she sent pictures
I picked out my puppy and she sent videos and pictures frequently as he grew. I picked my puppy up today. I got to see the kennels and grounds and they are beautiful. My little guy slept all the way home.
He is so well socialized that he acts like he’s always been here. He’s a very happy playful puppy. Thank you so much Marcia! I would highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas to anyone looking for a healthy happy and well socialized Shiba Puppy

Zoe Stalnaker

8/31/2020 09:04:24 am

Marcia was amazing! Very helpful and informative, we’re very happy we decided to get a shiba from her. We love our puppy and will definitely come back to Marcia when we want another Shiba!

David Foster

9/12/2020 12:12:49 pm

Such an exciting process. We’ve had our little boy for a little over a month now and he’s everything you can expect out of a Shiba. Very smart, curious, and vocal with no shame haha. I was worried about the adoption process due to being from the Seattle area, Marcia made it a very smooth and painless process and kept up with continuous updates to how our little boy has progressed. After several itinerary changes Marcia was very flexible and understanding with pick up arrangements. Thank you for everything.

Alicia Ernst link

9/29/2020 04:03:51 pm

Our puppy is amazing, smart and heathly! We got her in Aug of 2020. Marcia does a wonderful job taking care of her shibas. It was a easy wonderful experience. Updates were awesome with pictures and video. Our puppy is very friendly and she is great with our 3yr. old. Our dog was very socialized and loves to play. Lots of energy and great for walks. This place is the real deal. I am so happy that I found a honest dog breeder! Thank you Marcia. Asta is a wonderful addition to our family!

Sean

12/3/2020 05:21:38 pm

We adopted our Shiba a little over a year ago and couldn’t be happier! She is such a sweet and loving dog and whenever we take her for a walk we always get compliments on what a a beautiful dog she is. Marcia was very kind and helpful, as well. She even went above and beyond and purchased a blanket for our puppy when I asked about getting one that would smell like her litter to ease Saki’s transition to her new home. I would highly recommend this breeder to anyone who wants to adopt a Shiba Inu puppy, or a dog in general.

Greg and Carla Longacre

12/8/2020 11:59:25 am

Got our little boy just over a year ago and we are still so in love with him. He makes us laugh everyday. PS- He still has the little heart on his head. 😁

Mikaela Smith link

12/18/2020 06:57:14 pm

I found Cedar Ridge Shibas through a vigorous search for a shiba inu puppy. When I stumbled upon CRS, I read the reviews and could not believe my eyes with all of the adorable puppy pictures. I reached out to Marcia and she was kind and put my name down on the list. A few months later, she called to tell me that a litter of puppies were born on September 16th and a little-cream female puppy could be mine if I was still interested.

Karma has just turned 3 months old. She was great in the car ride back home (almost 8 hours a day for 2 days). She has bonded quickly with me and my household, including, a cat, a bunny, and a smooth coat collie. Karma has a strong personality already but is very sweet and gives so many kisses. The vet said she is extremely healthy (and could not stop complimenting Karma's eyelashes and coat). I would recommend CRS to anyone seriously looking for a great adoption process and believe that all puppies from Cedar Ridge Shibas will be similar to Karma.

Thanks Marcia!

Feel free to see photos of Karma but following her IG @KarmaThatFemaleDog

Brock & Anita Boyer

4/10/2021 08:32:09 am

After our first adoption we said we’d be back and here we are!
We recently adopted our second shiba from Marcia and we couldn’t be happier!
Just like the first adoption, we received frequent photo updates and amazing communication!
I highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas!
If anyone would like to see our pups you can check us out on Instagram @twoshibas.onepotato

Catherine Winslow

5/1/2021 07:31:07 pm

We received our little mini female shiba, Hana, in November of 2019 from Marcia to be a mate for our full size shiba. This puppy was far easier to train and has an easier temperament than our full size pet store shiba. Marcia was great from start to finish and arranged flying our little girl to San Antonio, TX as I couldn't make it to MO. All went without a hitch and every part of the transaction was perfect from beginning to end. Our little girl is so sweet, smart and quickly potty trained. She was and is extremely healthy 2.5 years later. We couldn't be happier with our little girl and with dealing with Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shibas. I just realized I had never left a review and wanted to make sure to reassure anyone that Marcia and her animals are top notch. Don't hesitate to get your little shiba from her. Great communication and pics from start to finish. I highly recommend Cedar Ridge Shibas 2+ years later!

Rebecca

7/26/2021 11:25:06 am

My little Joon will turn 2yo in Dec 2021. I just want to say she is the happiest, cuddliest puppy. She is so sweet and social and makes the most hilarious sounds. I think Marcia and the love she gives this breed is the reason my Joon started off so happy. She is still a very happy puppy. I got really lucky - Joon makes airplane ears and squinty eyes whenever she feels happy, a lot.

I live in Missouri, and was able to visit the property when picking Joon up. Let's just say it is a very fond memory picking up my dog. Those are some happy pups.

Thank you Marcia!

Travis Denham

9/5/2021 12:49:08 am

After doing a lot of research our family decided on Cedar Ridge Shibas. We were on a waiting list and once the pups were born Marcia kept us up to date on the growth with photos and videos. We had to make special arrangements for pickup and Marcia was so kind throughout the entire process. We’ve had our red male almost a year and he’s amazing! Healthy, soft coat, and his features and coloring are exactly what we were looking for. When we decide to get a buddy for our guy we will be returning to Cedar Ridge!!!

Cheryl S link

12/8/2021 09:02:11 am

I bought a Shiba from Marcia about 4 months ago. I have owned two Shibas before and this guy is a totally different dog than my previous experiences. I have been able to train the previous dogs to be great dogs but this Shiba is friendly with all people and dogs and if you have owned a Shiba before you know this isn’t common. The experience was amazing Marcia contacted me as soon as I was up on the waitlist and was willing to send pictures and take videos so that I could make the best decision for me. I had asked her if I could bring a blanket
To put with the litter mates so he felt comfy the first night at home and she bought a baby blanket for him to do this. Great experience! Would buy from this breeder agin no question.

Shervin

12/30/2021 06:13:53 pm

We love our pup, Junji Ito. He arrived safe and sound after a long journey, and has been a healthy, happy, and curious little Shiba pup! Marcia and the airline transport company crated him safely and comfortably for his trip, with his AKC papers, health records, pedigree, and a considerate letter attached to the crate. He took to his first vet visit like a champ and has been a very smart, good-tempered little guy for the week we've known him. We're totally in love. Thanks Marcia & Cedar Ridge!

james c riley

1/1/2022 12:46:06 pm

We picked up our puppy Sinbad (now named Horus) and we traveled back to Texas dame day. Horus was so well behaved the entire 16 hour drive. We would stop roughly every 3 hours and he would go no problems. And when we were driving he slept. He had one accident in the hotel and that was it since. We is such a smart puppy and at 8 weeks he already knows to alert us if he has to go. And he knows no strangers, just so much love in his little body. We love him and he loves us and our other pets. Marcia and the Cedar Ridge Shiba kennel are great people who actually love this breed.

Sean Brasfield

2/3/2022 05:38:20 pm

We made the trip to pick up Levi (Meiko now) a few days before Christmas, 12/23/21 and he was so tiny and cute and was so much smaller than in the videos. Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shiba Kennel made our first puppy experience so smooth and easy. She answered all questions, even unto this day, such a sweetheart.

Doing my research and reading up on Shibas and watching videos are one thing.. but actually having one in your home is totally different. lol He was great on the trip home and has thus adapted very well with the family and the kiddos. And you would think that he was potty trained the way he'd alert us when he had to go. Only a few lil accidents in the house which was to be expected. He's getting better. We're now shedding our coat and he's still coming along nicely. Loved the experience and love the lil guy. Thank you Mrs. Marcia and Cedar Ridge Shibas.

Deb-B Kamisato

5/1/2022 09:03:01 pm

Aloha Marcia! Words alone cannot say how happy we were when you contacted us to let us know you had a puppy for us. Mika is perfect! Everything you said, all the time you spent helping us ensure we got the puppy of our dreams. It's only been two days since we got her and she is adjusting well to her new big sister, Maya. No separation anxiety and no issues with the transporter. Everything worked out exactly as you described. Thank you again for all your love and commitment to raising healthy and adorable Shibas!

Sean and Dayana

9/10/2022 03:22:06 pm

We were so excited when we found out that Luca was going to join our family. Luca is a happy puppy and these few months with him have been wonderful. Thank you for raising such sweet beautiful dogs. And for taking such good care of the puppies.

Jack Simpson

4/16/2023 04:37:52 am

I got Lucas a few months ago, he’s a wonderful dog and he’s grown so much. he loves to play and watch the birds, he’s extremely smart. I love him very much and I named him Tim

Kristi link

4/26/2023 08:47:47 am

Picked up our Shiba a few days ago and couldn't be happier. The care they put into their Shibas really shows. He is super smart, affectionate, nearly already house trained at 8 weeks, and just a joy. Marcia even provided me with a baby blanket with his brothers and sister and momma's scent when I asked if I could bring one. Will definitely be back for our next Shiba.

Taryn Harner

4/30/2023 03:42:51 pm

We have been so happy to have a little shiba of our own. She just turned six months old this week. She is so げんき (lively) and absolutely beautiful. People have stopped us on walks to comment on her beautiful foxy face and curly tail. She's been a champ at the vet, lets me trim her nails at home and is so happy to play with both human and dog friends. We're so grateful for the good shiba family she came from and want to raise her to be the best she can be. Thank you!

John Arnold

8/1/2023 02:08:23 pm

I initially picked up my Shiba puppy from Marcia and her family in June. The ten hour drive was more than worth it. Marcia is very welcoming on the phone and is more than willing to discuss or answer any questions or concerns you might have. Part of the reason I was so impressed initially with Cedar Ridge was when I was gently told "no" I couldn't have my puppy shipped because of how bad the heatwaves had been where I live in La. and also in MO. Rather than discourage me this impressed me that Cedar Ridge isn't just out to make a buck but actually cares and loves the animals they raise. Marcia gladly encouraged me to come visit them and pick up my puppy if I was willing to make the drive there. Side note: Their kennels are immaculate as is the yard and play area the pups get to play and run around in. Long story short: I am more than pleased with my puppy and Cedar Ridge. Thanks Marcia and family! Btw I'sho(formally Samson on the site) is growing like a weed! Thanks again/

Judy Whitton

2/25/2024 10:57:40 pm

Marcia really made my dreams come true. I had two Shiba sisters and had to say goodbye to them in 2021 and 2022 at the ages of 14 and 15. I was completely devastated. After a lot of thought I decided I needed another cream female like my Sami who was my heart dog. Cream Shibas can be hard to get because a lot of breeders try not to have creams only because they are not a standard color for showing. When I found the website for Cedar Ridge Shibas, not only did I see a lot of previous cream puppies, but they also bred a cream female named Sofie! I had a feeling they were my best chance to get one. When I felt I was ready, I started watching their website every day. Finally in November, the litter I was waiting for arrived. 2 cream females along with 2 red males and 1 cream male. I quickly contacted them and talked to Marcia. It was very clear how passionate and knowledgeable she was about the Shiba Inu. She said she had a couple people ahead of me in the line, but she would do what she could to get me a cream puppy.

When she posted new photos at 2 1/2 weeks old, the most unexpected thing happened, I noticed the cream male. He was just so adorable. So, after thinking about it for a couple days, I let her know I would also be interested in the male. When it was time to choose our puppy, Sinbad, now Kazumi, was my number 1 pick and was ecstatic when I found out he was mine. The whole process went so smoothly and we decided to have him flown to us. Marcia sent several videos so we could see him and how much he was changing. Those videos got watched over and over…….

Finally the day arrived to pick him up at the airport which went off without a hitch. We tracked his flight and we were actually leaving the airport with him before his plane was originally supposed to land. He was understandably a little scared from his experience, but that was soon a distant memory after we arrived home to a bunch of new toys and lots of love. Kazumi has just been the best puppy. The first two nights were rough, which I expected them to be. But after that he quickly fell into a routine. The first few nights he woke me up for a potty break, but he soon started sleeping through the whole night. We had a polar vortex come through a few days after we got him and I was kind of hoping we could get him to use pee pads, but nope, he wanted to go outside. He comes to me and whines when he wants to go outside. He is so incredibly smart and knows several commands already and his favorite thing to do is play fetch with one of his favorite toys. He has also started doing the Shiba 500, we call them the Ka-Zoomies! He has such a playful, sometimes goofy personality. Watching him grow brings back so many fond memories of Sami and Miko when they were puppies. I am so in love with this boy and I hope we have many, many happy years together!!

April

9/9/2024 06:24:07 am

We have had our precious princess now for two years and I couldn't love her more. I am actually considering a companion for Freyja. I will only get another Shiba from this wonderful breeder if I end up adopting another princess. Marcia and her husband are very reputable breeders and kept up great communication while I was waiting to bring my Freyja home. I cannot brag enough about cedar ridge. I tell everyone were my princess came from. Freyja socialized perfectly and has the best personality one could hope for. I give Cedar Ridge a thousand star review.

Donnie Barbiea

1/5/2025 02:26:40 pm

We just got our first Shiba puppy from Marcia and hes is the just sweetest little guy. He immediately took to our other animals and loved to snuggle and play the moment we got home. He is not shy around new people at all. Our friends came by an he played and cuddled with everyone. If we get another shiba down the road we will definitely come here first.

JoAnna and TJ Will

1/4/2026 09:11:21 am

Me and my husband picked up our sweet girl who we named Nymeria right before Christmas 2025. Marcia was amazing with answering all of our questions and we throughly enjoyed getting pictures and videos of our girl prior to pick up.
Nymeria has been a joy sense bringing her home. Easily does her kennel at night and does well with going potty outside. We have enjoyed taking her with us and getting her socialized. She adores playing and is spoiled beyond belief with toys and bones. Our cats are getting use to her still because all Nymeria wishes to do is play. She is a true joy! We have appreciated Marcia during this process and will always keep her updated on our sweet girl

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