Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Quick note...


I noticed how while I've been gone, Shiba Inus have been getting more and more popular! 

We are finally getting the appreciation we deserve! After all, it takes a lot of hard work and effort to be so cute and majestic at the same time.


A new shiba-centered meme, which is a general term describing internet pictures with funny captions, called "Doge" has been popping up all over the internet! 

Here are just a few previews of this growing fad where people started photoshopping shibas into several pictures and gifs... Even though its hard for my shiba brain to understand the grammar and spelling at times, I am glad we are getting recognized!

(Note: None of these pictures are mine. Credit goes to the fantastic shiba models and human owners who uploaded the pictures.)


We can all relate to these ones!


For the twinkie lovers...



Shiba or human, we all know this feeling:



And... A personal favorite! Sometimes we can be a little stubborn when going on walks ;-)



Hmmm, maybe I will start editing pictures of my own!

Happy holidays everyone,
Kura



I'm Back!

I've been a very busy shiba these past couple of months!

Besides being constantly so cute, it takes a lot of energy visiting my big brother at Stanford University... Go Cardinals!


Eating grapes, (even though I'm not allowed to!)


And cuddling with my owners! 


Happy thanksgiving everyone! I hope all you shiba lovers out there stay safe this holiday season and enjoy spoiling your shiba inus with some left over turkey ;-)

Coming soon... Updates about my new backyard playmates: bunnies!

Kura

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Don't Hate Me Because I am Beautiful

 
 It's molting season. 92 degree today in northern California
 

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Sunday, November 27, 2011

The Great Escape

Taking advantage of the backyard gate not closed all the way while we had visitors, Nikki and I escaped. Nikki went out to the front of the house and sniffed around, and was lured back to the house quickly. I bolted out to a busy street a quarter miles away in a matter of minutes and almost got hit by a car. It took five people and 2 cars to block and catch me because I was so fast. Needless to say, no one is too happy with me right now.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Loyal Dog

Loyal Dog In China Refuses To Leave Owner's Grave, Goes Week Without Food

 
Pan lived in the Chinese village of Panjiatun, but died earlier this month at the age of 68. His furry friend was found by villagers at Pan's grave safeguarding the site according to BBC News. The loyal pup refused to leave even after going seven days without food.
 

Friday, October 28, 2011

Rats end

Before it was a body-less gopher head, this time it is head-less rat's end. Hee, hee. Nothing like a disgusting dead rat to scare the heck out of my owners. Happy early Halloween. Boo!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Mine, All Mine!

Two dogs, one ball.  Hmmm...

Grrrr....

Hee, heee...Loser...

Thursday, August 4, 2011

going for a swim in the pool

I went for a swim in the pool while Nikki sat on the float and watched.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

a spot of sunshine



(1) Nikki saw a very bright patch of something on the blanket and went to investigate (2) I went over to help her out (3) Nikki went under the blanket to see what is causing the bright patch. Hmm, she still has a lot to learn.

Monday, July 18, 2011

day at the beach






Had a great day at the beach yesterday frolicking in the surf. I am no longer afraid of getting wet like I did last year. Nikki also no longer mind having her paws dirty with sand. We had a great time.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

busy morning

I was very busy this morning. Saw something by the pool pump, in a few second, the rat was a goner. Kura the Mighty Hunter strikes again.

Friday, June 10, 2011

licking the dishes

Although I would NEVER take foods from my owners, even if their plates are one inch away from my face, I love licking their dishes as they load them into the dishwasher. Everytime I hear the dishwasher opened, I run to the machine and start licking. My owners think it is gross and drives them nuts, but, hey, I lick my butt and kill rats. I am also teaching Nikki to lick the dishes, but she does not seem to be into it as much as I am.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

tale of an unbroken tail

Last evening all of the sudden Nikki yelped really loud while playing. I was so frightened that I ran away. My owner thought she broke her tail accidentally and brought her to the emergency room for dogs. After x-ray and discussions with the vet, we learned that a dog's tail is an extension of the spinal cord, and accidental injuries of the tail may have severe crippling effect. Thankfully Nikki's tail is not broken. Because Nikki's tail does not curl up like a shiba's tail, rather it dangles precariously out, plus she is so tiny and fragile, we have to be very careful with her. Last night Nikki's unbroken but injured tail was dangling down between her legs and she had to be pain killer because she was shaking. Twenty four hours later, she is wagging her tail, although most of the time her tail is still down. The vet said she should be fine by tomorrow, then I can start playing with her again.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Making progress

Nikki and I lounging around on a sheepskin rug and sheepskin pillow. Ahhh.....life is good. We still get into fights 3 to 4 times a day, either I annoy Nikki or she annoys me. I bark and growl at her, she cowards and pees on the rug from my growling. Hee, hee. But in most cases we get along.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Fireplace in May

Although it is end of May, today is overcast, damp and cold outside. So rather than frolicking in the sun, Nikki and I decided to lounge around in front of the fireplace.


Sunday, May 29, 2011

peaceful coexistance

Nikkie calms down a lot after her surgery, or perhaps because of her lampshade. We can now hang out together with minimal adult supervision. By the way, thank you for CC's owners for tips on caring for my seizure. Hopefully no more seizures.


Thursday, May 26, 2011

seizure update

Well, as expected, the vet could not figure out why I was having these episodes after a bunch of x-rays, blood test, fecal test (eeek) and lots of poking and prodding. I did learn that seizures do not always come with convulsions and lost of bladder control (another eeek). So it could still be seizure, but the vet could not tell. Let's hope I am over these catatonic screeching episodes. Thanks for commenting on what my owners should do to help.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Seizures for shibas? Please help!

http://forums.webmd.com/3/pet-health-exchange/forum/903/0

This link describes the symptoms I have been having. Three times this past month I stopped in the middle of running, walking, or just getting up from lying down, and started screeching (not the normal shiba howls when greeting owners), like I was in extreme pain. I would get into a catatonic state physically, with head contorted in a weird way, legs straight up, screaming. After 1 or 2 minutes of unbearable screeching, I would get up, walk away as if nothing happened. No limping, or any residual symptoms. My owners rubbed me all over to make sure I did not pull a muscle or broke a bone, but absolutely no reaction. I would wag my tail all happy and run around like the episode was nothing.
Anyone heard of other shibas doing this?
Please ask around. Thank you!!