My friend Julian named my cute boy Dai Kokoro which means 'big heart'. As a tiny pup he had an eye injury and lost the sight on his right side. His injury never slowed him down and never changed his loving temperament. This just goes to show the indomitable nature of a Shiba.

Despite my trepidation, his co-owner Sherri Davidson still showed him easily to his championship with him winning Best of Breed over already champion dogs.

We are so proud that he won Best in Sweeps over many excellent dogs at the 2010 Shiba Inu National Specialty. Not only is he stunningly handsome but he has a big heart to match.