Press Releases
Dragon House Shibas has been recognized around the world for the quality of its dogs. Although showing isn’t the focus of our passion, we are proud of the dogs that we occasionally bring into the ring.
Mr. Jones makes it to top 10 at World Dog Show 2014 Helsinki
Mr. Jones was featured in Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Stevens County dog wins best of breed at Westminster Dog Show
February 10, 2014 | The Spokesman-Review
“Mr. Jones, a 6-year-old shiba inu from Stevens County, won best of breed this morning at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. His kennel mate, Sexy Sadie, won best of opposite sex. Another shiba inu, Invictus, bred and formerly owned by Sandi Smith, received an award of merit from the judge. Invictus lives in Finland….”
Dogged Beauty: Local shiba inu competes at Westminster Kennel show
February 10, 2014 | The Spokesman-Review
“VALLEY, Wash. – Mr. Jones leaps through the snow like a jackrabbit, hopping through drifts in a race for the orange ball. He crashes into his playmate and rolls down the hill before popping up with a trademark smile, perfectly highlighted by his black lips…”
Langley Shiba Inu Takes “Best of Breed” at Westminster Dog Show
February 16, 2010 | South Whidbey Record
“Fresh from a “best of breed” victory at a prestigious dog show in California, the 22-pound Langley champion Shiba Inus, a Japanese hunting breed, collected another coup at the world-famous Westminster Dog Show in New York City this week. “He did wonderfully,” said his owner-handler Sandi Smith…”
Langley show dog Mr. Jones scores another major win
February 6, 2010 | Seattle PI
“In fine four-footed fashion, Mr. Jones keeps on keepin’ on in the wonderful world of dog shows.
Fresh from a whirlwind trip to Europe this past fall, the 22-pound Langley champion Shiba Inus, a Japanese breed originally raised for hunting in the mountains, has wowed them in sunny California, too… ”
Langley dog Mr. Jones still riding high on show circuit
December 25, 2010 | South Whidbey Record
“Langley’s celebrity pooch has another plaudit for his pocket, if he only had a pocket. “We finally beat the poodle,” Sandi Smith of Possession Point said this week. “I can’t believe it. It was the highlight of all the shows I’ve been to…”
Langley Show Dog a Big Hit on the European Canine Circuit
November 4, 2009 | South Whidbey Record
“Mr. Jones may be just another fur ball around the house. But in Europe, he’s 22 pounds of pure celebrity. “He did a lot of winning when he was over there,” said Sandi Smith of Langley, with understatement. ….”