Des-Mar is a small Shiba Inu and Siberian kennel located in Northern California.  We breed selectively, always striving to improve in every generation, and to reach that unattainable goal of perfection.  All of our dogs are a part of our family first, whether they live in our home or out in their kennels. We keep it small so we have time for each and every one of them.  Our goal in our breeding program is to produce a dog as it was originally meant to be.  Although the Shiba Inu is a fairly new breed to AKC, they are a very old breed in Japan.  The Japanese have a passion to preserve the breed as it was historically.

We are very proud to have been raising and showing Shibas prior to when they were AKC recognized in June of 1993!  Being awarded Winner's Bitch and Best of Opposite sex at the first AKC pointed Shiba Inu National Specialty in Tumwater, Wa. 1993, with "NSCA/Am Ch San Jo's Carrot Top", was very speciial.

To date, Des-Mar has produced over 50 Siberian Husky American Champions, several Canadian Champions, two Best In Show dogs, a Best In Show Brace, and awarded the Best Bred By Exhibitor with Des-Mar's Moonlight Madness "Maddie"at the 1999 National Siberian Husky Club of America in Portland, Oregon.  

 Best In Show Ch. Maridel's El Cid of Innisfree 

 El Cid at a very young age (early 80's)

Mary's first home bred Champion and Best In Show winner! Ch Maridel's El Cid Of Innisfree.  Additionally, he was the sire of BISS Ch. Sierra's Traveler.  You will see El Cid's name in many pedigrees across the country.

                          We are proud to be an AKC Breeder of Merit for both Siberians & Shibas! 

  Updated May 10, 2012

Shiba litter due end of June, 2012 

New picture of Black Magic, Oubi & GCH Buddy