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Boomlay Shiba

Located in Florida. Sharing the adventures, daily life, and my musings on the Shiba Inu. I focus on temperament, structure, and type – in that order.

Boomlay is a up-and-coming Shiba Inu kennel located in Tampa, Florida, specializing in versatile AKC and NIPPO registered Shiba Inu. I strive to produce mentally sound Shiba with balanced structure and a good work ethic. I not only show my dogs in conformation but I also participate in performance events with my dogs including Barn Hunt, Fast CAT/CAT, AKC’s Trick Dog, AKC’s Canine Good Citizen, Ra

lly as well as training for agility. Our goal is to preserve & promote the Shiba Inu as the breeders in Japan intended the Shiba to be. Our dogs are raised with other animals including other dogs, cats, rabbits & birds (budgies, pigeons, ducks). Socialization and good genetics is key. The dogs travel to wherever dogs are allowed, making them more well rounded and less likely to develop fears or phobias. Our Shiba are health tested before breeding – eyes, hips, & patellas are OFA certified. I’m a member of the Heart Of Dixie Shiba Fanciers, the National Shiba Club of America, Nihonken Hozonkai (NIPPO), and the Florida Cracker Horse Association

06/02/2026

I can't believe she turned 12 years old today 😭 Every birthday she has is bittersweet, I really cannot imagine not having her in my life & I know time is fleeting. It makes me sad & its kinda hard not to dwell on it. I'll be taking her out this weekend to celebrate (she won't know the difference).
But on a positive note happy birthday my dearest Nekora - the Shiba who started it all for me. My perfect angel baby who does no wrong, is my ride or die, & just a fantastically awesome dog. Its crazy to think that at 21 my dreams of owning a Shiba came true after 6 long years of waiting. She helped me remember you need patience & humility when it comes to dogs. She opened up adventures and chances that weren't possible before. She was the first champion & grand champion I finished all by myself. An all breed group 4th at 11 months old, 4 majors to finish her championship before 2 years old, & we finished her grand before 4 years old. She had multiple owner handler placements, was THE first Shiba to get the FCAT title, my first NSCA versatile Shiba Inu award recipient, a NSCA Fast CAT hall of fame award recipient, met the eligibility requirements for the 8th AKC Rally National Championship (2021), was 1 of 3 dogs invited to go on the local news to promote AKC’s 2022 Meet The Breed in Tampa, & is the best Shiba I could have ever asked for.
Here's to many more good, happy, loving years 💜

AKC GCH UKC CH LeSand’s Karma And Effect RN FDC FCAT CGCA TKI ATT FITB RATI

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06/01/2026

I gifted the dogs tiny soft blankets. What better way to gift them than to throw them on their heads like the viral cheese slices videos from many years ago? 😂
Nekora just accepted her fate 😅 but she looked cute
I wish the pictures weren’t blurry but c’est la vie. Still think it’s cute

In order of appearance: Brently, Astrid, Wallen, Delilah, then Nekora

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05/29/2026

I was sad because the rainbow was faded when I took Delilah for her walk. It was disappointing I couldn’t get a group shot of everyone with it. Later I came out to see that it was so bright & beautiful. So of course I grabbed the dogs. Wallen made it extra difficult because Brently is so irresistible right now 😅 who signed up for this boy dog nonsense?

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05/28/2026

🎶 Lord, make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother
She’ll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors 🎶

- If I Die Young by The Band Perry

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05/26/2026

I want to thank everyone for your kind words. I know nature can be a cruel mistress & you can’t have life without death. But I’m really struggling with how I feel, like I let Red Bean down. I wish with all my heart I could have saved him. My heart breaks for Delilah having to go through surgery as we know that runs its own risk. The plus side is she’s alive & well, plus I think she’s enjoying her princess treatment.

I’m breaking down the whelping area tonight & there’s a tinge of heartbreak with a pinch of jealousy as I see all these healthy happy puppies on Facebook. It’ll be years before I have another Shiba litter so it’s just salt to the wound at this point.
I know life isn’t fair & s**t happens but it doesn’t make it hurt any less.

BUT I wanted to include an update on Delilah.
She wants everyone to know she’s doing fine! Peeing in the backyard on leash is beneath her so she demands a short walk (vet approved) so she can take care of business & be in other’s business. This afternoon it was more of a drag but I’m letting get away with it for now 😅
She has decided that kibble is peasant food so eggs, tuna, & canned food have been on the menu because the princess gets whatever she wants.
She hates her t-shirt but it’s better than the cone. Just don’t tell the vet that - they already weren’t happy about it when I mentioned it 😬 but she’s much more comfortable in a shirt, she just won’t walk with it on, so it comes off for potty breaks.

It’ll be a long 2 weeks before she’s allowed to walk with her friends again but she’s glad to be back with them.

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05/25/2026

Unfortunately I have very sad news to share. Little Red Bean didn’t survive.
Delilah’s water broke at 4am this morning. She was having contractions but no puppy. I made the decision to go to the emergency vet after noticing green discharge & no puppy with infrequent contractions.
Delilah went in for an emergency c section & red bean was removed already passed. He died in distress & I’m the one to blame. I made it to the clinic within the 4 hour window but it wasn’t fast enough. I really feel like I failed both dogs. I’m so mad at myself.

Delilah is recovering well & I’ll be able to pick her up at 1pm. This was not how I was expecting my last Shiba litter to go. I’m heartbroken even though I know s**t happens, but I feel so responsible for his death & Delilah having to go through surgery.
Breeding dogs (or any animal) isn’t for the faint of heart & the universe has really taken its s**t on me when it comes to dogs. Delilah is fine which is all I can ask for. Keep her in you thoughts as she heals.

The only plus side is the clinic was so kind. It’s an open design so I was there when they prepped Delilah for surgery, was able to watch the surgery, & see the puppy as soon as he was removed which made me feel better even though the circumstances sucked ass.

He was too pretty not to share & I really wish I could have done more.

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05/24/2026

Wallen making a friend. Don’t worry no grasshoppers were harmed. He insisted on investigating it & when it jumped on him he freaked out 😅

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05/21/2026

Delilah is still keeping the little red bean hostage which meant I naturally had to take a maternity photo. Today was her potential due date so I figured might as well get a photo in while I (im)patiently wait for the grand reveal. She’s the only one I’ve been able to do maternity photo shoots for as she likes to keep me waiting 😅 This time I went for a Pokemon theme 😊

So what do y’all think - a boy or a girl?

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05/19/2026

Peaceful 2 mile morning walk. The pregnant princess would not be forgotten, she screamed to let me know she indeed wanted to walk 😂 also Astrid was trying to go on her own side quest… per usual 🤦🏼‍♀️

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05/17/2026

Astrid “hunting” lizards. Don’t worry, no lizards were harmed in the making. They’re too fast & she’s too slow. Looking for them is one of her favorite past times. 😅
Look at her working that nose though!

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