Our Story

Heidi Goel & Diane Murphy

Here at Frerose By Finsol Shibas, our mission is to support the development of the Shiba Inu through responsible breeding and education. We aim to promote the health and happiness of every Shiba Inu while fostering a strong community of dedicated owners who celebrate the unique qualities of this beloved breed.

Shiba Inu breeder in the United States from Georgia and South Carolina.

Heidi met Diane Murphy during a training session for shepherds. With Diane's 40 years of experience, Heidi found an inspiring mentor. Under Diane’s guidance, Heidi developed her skills, particularly with Shiba Inus, a breed she came to love. Heidi has since become the producer of Frerose by Finsol Shibas, applying Diane's teachings to create a successful breeding program. Balancing her roles as a mom and wife, she remains active in the show ring and the working dog community, embodying a deep commitment to her passion for dogs and family.

Shiba Inu show dogs continue to be the top winners in the United States.

An award ceremony at the Macon Kennel Club, featuring a woman and a young boy with a Siberian Husky, along with plants and a 'Best in Show' sign.

Two women with a Shiba Inu dog on an awards podium at a dog show. The woman on the left is wearing a black dress with orange flowers and holding a ribbon. The woman on the right is wearing a black and white polka dot jacket, holding the dog's leash. The podium has a sign that says "Best of Winners Major Southeast Alabama Kennel Club May 7 & 8, 2026" and various logos and awards. There are colorful flowers in pots around the podium.

A woman, child, and woman with a dog at a dog show, holding award ribbons and standing on a podium. The woman on the left is wearing an orange patterned dress, the woman in the middle is in a gray suit, and the woman on the right is in a black and white outfit handling a black and white dog. The background is light blue with potted plants and a red sign that says "Best Opposite" and other text.

Three people standing behind a row of three Shiba Inu dogs at an award event, with flowers and signs indicating the event's details and awards on display.

A man in a gray suit and a woman in a patterned jacket stand on either side of a Shiba Inu dog on a wooden platform. The man holds pink and purple ribbons, indicating a first-place win at a dog show. The background features a blue banner with white text and illustrations of racing cars, with green plants in black pots at the bottom.

Three people on a podium with a dog, holding ribbons and awards at a dog show. The woman on the left is wearing an orange floral dress, the boy in the middle is in a beige blazer, and the woman on the right is in a black patterned blazer. There are plants and banners, including one with the text "Best of Winners" and "Combined Specialty Clubs of Atlanta."

A woman and a young boy standing on a stage behind a black sign with white lettering, holding a ribbon. The woman is wearing glasses, a cream-colored blazer, and a pink turtleneck, holding a yellow ribbon. The boy is dressed in a light gray suit, smiling, with a Siberian Husky dog in front of him. The stage is decorated with floral arrangements and badges, with a backdrop of a cloudy sky pattern.

About Diane

Diane began in the 1960s with German Shepherd Dogs. She produced five AKC Champions and earned obedience and tracking titles, including Schutzhund. Later, we added Akitas to her kennel and became Hall of Fame Breeders. She produced and/or owned 14 ROM Akitas and owned and showed the top winning Akita of all time in the working group (before it was divided into the working and herding groups). Diane was honored to own the twice National Specialty Winner (from the Veterans Class at 10 and 11 years of age), First Am.Can.BDA Ch.Kenjiko Royal Tenji Rom-PX. Today, she is the only producer of an Akita to win two Best In Shows in one day in Canada and bred and owned the first Am/Can.Ch. Akita to win an Am & Can. CD. Diane has also won many American and Canadian National Specialties.

Diane's experiences with Shiba Inu began in the early 1980s before they were a recognized AKC breed. She bred and owned the winner of the first Shiba National Club Specialty, a black and tan dog – NSCA Ch.Mokjusei Takeshi of Mokuseiso (AKA Sam). Ch. Frerose Black-Eyed Susan was the First Shiba Inu in Canada to earn her Championship and was also the No.2 Shiba in Canada from the classes. We also bred and owned the first Male Canadian Champion Shiba Inu, Ch. Frerose Alfmeister, before AKC recognition. After AKC recognition, Diane produced the #1 American Bred Shiba for the first two years. Ch. Frerose Tika Bear, 1993 – 1994, and she bred and owned the #1 Shiba from 1995-1999, Ch. Frerose Otomi is also the No.2 top-winning Shiba of all time. When Tomi retired, Ch. Frerose Big Oliver took over as No.1 from 2000-2003. Oliver earned his international Championship with 2 Group Ones and a Group Two. When Oliver retired, Ch. Frerose Good Will Hunter carried on in Frerose tradition by earning the title of No.1 Shiba Inu from 2004-2008, when he also retired. Hunter is the top-winning Shiba Inu of all time. He finished his Canadian Championship with 5 group placements and No.3 Shiba from the class for the year in Canada. Diane also imported the producer of three No.1 dogs – Otomi, Oliver, and Rhondo, and bred and owned their Dam, NSCA Ch. Frerose Punkin Pie, top producing bitch of all time. Both are Specialty Show winners. During her time in Shibas, Diane has earned wins at Westminster K.C., the Eukanuba Invitational, and various Specialty Shows too numerous to name.

Senior woman with short gray hair, red glasses, and gold jewelry, sitting on a dark gray couch with a Shiba Inu puppy, both smiling, against a gray background.