A Shiba Inu dog standing outdoors on a grassy path with green bushes and trees in the background, on a leash, with a fluffy curled tail and a happy expression.

Frerose Shibas

Founded in 1983 by Diane Murphy and Fred Duane, Frerose Shibas is one of the pioneering kennels that helped establish and advance the Shiba Inu in the United States. Already respected exhibitors and breeders of American Akitas, Diane and Fred brought the same dedication to preservation, structure, temperament, and breed type to the Shiba Inu at a time when the breed was still largely unknown in North America. Over more than four decades, Frerose has produced countless champions, top-winning dogs, and influential bloodlines that continue to shape the breed today. Among the kennel’s most legendary producers are Smiley and the incomparable Punkin Pie, whose impact on the breed remains unmatched. Punkin Pie holds the distinction of being the top-producing champion-producing Shiba of all time, a Hall of Fame producer, and the dam of three Number One Shibas, including Otomi, Rondo, and Oliver. Her influence extends through generations of group-winning and group-placing descendants, including her daughter, CH Frerose Flame of J Booth, the first American-bred bitch to win Best of Breed from the classes and earn back-to-back Group Firsts—an achievement that stood unmatched for eighteen years. Through dogs such as these, Frerose has left an enduring mark on the history and development of the Shiba Inu in America.

A man in a light-colored suit and striped tie holding a ribbon next to a woman in sunglasses and a plaid shirt, standing behind a large, furry, brown and white dog at an outdoor dog show with yellow and blue tents in the background. A sign in front reads 'Best of Opposite, Newton Kennel Club, May 1989, John Nasrey'.
A man in a light gray pinstripe suit and a woman in a colorful jacket handling a Shiba Inu dog outdoors during a dog show. The man is kneeling with a blue ribbon, and the woman is petting the dog. A sign reads "Western N.Y. Rare Breeds, Assc. 5-24-87, Best of Winners, New Champion, Photo by Foxtrot." There are houses and trees in the background.
A group of three adults and a dog outdoors near a body of water, with trophies displayed on a table, celebrating a dog show.
An elderly woman wearing sunglasses, a yellow shirt, and patterned vest and pants walks a dog on a leash in a park. The dog is a fluffy, tan and white breed, standing on green grass with a large tent and trees in the background.
Two men with dogs outdoors on a grassy field with trees, one holding a rosette ribbon, the other with a sitting dog.
A woman and a man standing behind a dog on a winning dog show platform, with a palm tree and American flag in the background. The platform displays a sign for the Beaufont Kennel Club, Inc., with a ribbon graphic.
A young man in a tan suit and a woman in a pink blazer are standing on a platform with a dog. The woman is looking down at a ribbon award, and the young man is looking at the camera with a smile. The platform has a sign that reads: 'Greater Kingsport
Dog and handler at a dog show, with a ribbon and group placings sign, on a grassy field during daytime.
A man with glasses, wearing a cowboy hat and denim shirt, is holding a puppy at an indoor event with blue, white, and gold balloons in the background.
A woman and a dog at an outdoor dog show. The woman is wearing a cowboy hat and a beige vest, holding the dog on a platform. The woman beside her is dressed in a black suit and holding a yellow ribbon, standing next to a sign that reads 'Group Third,
A woman wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a denim shirt holding a tan and black dog outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A Shiba Inu dog standing on grass in a yard, with a curled tail and a smile.
A happy Shiba Inu dog with a red leash, standing on grass in a yard during twilight, with a house and trees in the background.
A ginger cat and a Shiba Inu dog sitting close together outdoors, with a black fence and green plants in the background.
A man presenting a brown and white dog at a dog show, with a judge holding a ribbon. The event is organized by Moore County Kennel Club, held in June 2002, with a sign indicating the "Variety Group Placement." The background features tents and trees,
An elderly woman and man stand on a field at a dog show. The woman holds a ribbon and has a display of flowers at her side. The man is holding a leash attached to a medium-sized, brown and white dog. There is a sign indicating they are in the third g
A man in a gray suit holding a certificate and wearing a hat and glasses, standing next to another man in a dark suit with a white beard and glasses, at a dog show with a Shiba Inu dog in front of them, on a stage with floral arrangements and signs f
A man in a light gray plaid suit with glasses and a woman in a pink jacket holding a Shiba Inu dog at a dog show, with a sign indicating winners from Maryland at the Maryland Kennel Club in 1994.
Three people in formal attire and a Shiba Inu dog pose on a stage at a dog show with flowers and a sign. The man on the left is holding a certificate, the man in the center is looking down at the dog, and the woman on the right is smiling with a ribb
A woman in a checkered blazer holding a ribbon stands next to a woman with a short hairstyle wearing a denim jacket. Two Shiba Inu dogs are in the foreground, one with a thick, fluffy coat. The scene appears to be at a dog show, with a sign reading "
A Shiba Inu dog with a curled tail standing on a grassy field, with people nearby and a person in a floral shirt behind the dog.
Two dogs lying on a blue patterned couch, one black and tan and the other light-colored, with their tongues out in a playful pose.
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OTOMI

A group of three elderly people, two women and one man, standing behind a golden retriever dog on a platform at a dog show. The women are wearing purple and red jackets, both with sunglasses, and the man is dressed in a blue jacket with a plaid shirt underneath. They are smiling and looking down at the dog, which is standing on the platform. There are flowers and a sign indicating the dog won first place in the group, with details about the event and date.
Two men in suits and glasses standing next to a Shiba Inu dog and a banner at a dog show. One man holds a ribbon, and there is a sign that reads 'Best of Breed' with details about the event.
A dog with a reddish-brown coat and a fluffy tail standing on a green surface, likely at a dog show or training event, with some blurred objects and people in the background.
Three people standing outdoors at a dog show, with flowers in a basket in the foreground and a sign that reads 'Wallkill K.C.' in the background. One woman wears a blue dress and holds a blue ribbon, a man in the middle with white hair, glasses, and a beige suit, and another woman in a yellow dress holding a silver bowl. The dog, a Shiba Inu, is standing on the platform in front of them.
A dog show competition taking place indoors with a Shiba Inu dog being presented by a man in a light blue blazer. The dog is standing on green grass, facing the man, who is holding a leash attached to the dog's collar. The backdrop includes a table with several men in tuxedos, some wearing medals, and an audience seated in the background. There are yellow banners with red text reading "SHIBA INU" and "WKC" and a purple drape with gold lettering. The dog and the man are near a floral arrangement in a vase.

Ch. Frerose Otomi stands as one of the most influential and successful Shibas in American breed history. Bred and owned by Diane Murphy and Fred Duane of Frerose Shibas, Otomi dominated the breed rankings as the #1 Shiba Inu in the United States for five consecutive years from 1995 through 1999, an achievement rarely matched in any breed. Widely recognized as one of the top-winning Shibas of all time, Otomi embodied the type, presence, and soundness that helped establish the Frerose name as a cornerstone of the breed in North America. More than just a show dog, Otomi represented the culmination of decades of dedication to preserving the Shiba Inu’s character and quality, helping pave the way for future Frerose greats such as Oliver, Rondo, and Good Will Hunter. His legacy remains deeply woven into the breed's history and continues to influence our Shiba pedigrees and enthusiasts today.

A woman and a man at a dog show, with the woman holding a purple ribbon and a bouquet of flowers, and a large dog standing in front of them. The woman is wearing glasses, earrings, and a blue outfit, while the man has white hair and beard, glasses, and is wearing a dark plaid jacket. There is a sign that reads "Best of Breed" and a smaller sign with the Westminister Kennel Club logo.
A woman holding a ribbon and a man standing next to a Shiba Inu dog at a dog show, with a sign indicating the group placing and event details.