Description:
Casey is a beautiful Shiba Inu. And I mean beautiful!

According to his foster, "Casey came from a lady who had acquired him from someone else who couldn't take care of him only to find out that she didn't have the ability to keep up with him because of some health problems she has. When I saw the trouble she was having I just had to offer to help find this sweet guy a good home.
He is very active so he needs an active family to keep him busy. He loves doing anything as long as you're doing it with him. Casey is incrediblely intelligent but has never received any training so he will definitely need someone to work with him.
He gets along wonderfully with other dogs and is more then willing to wrestle and play with any willing participants. His previous owners also said that he's great with cats and loves kids.
Here's what his previous owner has to say about him.
"He truly tends to entertain himself, unless he wants to be petted, this can be quite often if he doesnt have others to play with. But when he drops to rest... he can literally drop at your feet!!!...loll!! He's a wonderful loving puppy, (born the last week in Feb/2008). He loves the sun, I would put him by the lake, and he would just sit out there for a couple of hours, and study his surroundings; ducks etc. A little skiddish if approached with too much excitement from strangers, but then comes around pretty quickly. He's an 'electrically energized' dog'."

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Shiba Inu is an ancient Asian breed, probably with Chow Chow and Kyushu blood. It was brought to Japan from China two thousand years ago. Six distinct breeds developed from these original dogs, including the Akita and the Shiba Inu. The Shiba is the smallest of the six Japanese Spitz-type dogs. Some of the other six breeds are now extinct. Shibas were originally bred to flush birds and hunt small game. The breed may have been named for the brushwood environment where the dog hunted, because the bright red color of the autumn brushwood leaves matches the color of some Shiba's coats, or perhaps just for size, as the word "shiba" means both "brushwood" and "small." The word "Inu" means "dog." World War II was a difficult time for many dog breeds worldwide, and the Shiba was not an exception. Though the breed almost become extinct, breeding programs were established after the war, using individuals from the countryside. The Shiba is now the most popular breed in Japan and in recent years has been gaining popularity in the United States as well, primarily as a companion dog. Some of the Shiba's talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdogging, guarding, agility and performing tricks.
The Shiba is an alert, lively and bold dog. Independent, but affectionate and loving. Kind, trainable, brave and clean. Confident, fearless and courageous. A big dog in a small dog's body. The Shiba is agile, fast and playful. Charming and open. They bark little and bond closely with their handler while remaining independent. It may be a bit reserved with strangers but children do not usually cause any problems, for Shiba's make good companions for children. Socialize this breed well as a puppy. They do well with other dogs and cats if they are raised with them from puppyhood, though they tend to be aggressive with members of the same sex. Don't trust this dog around other small pets such as rodents and small birds. Big birds such as parrots may be okay. The Shiba is an easy dog to travel with. Be careful during hunting season as the dog looks like a fox and may be mistaken for one. It is not usually a reliable off-leash dog. It is easy to housebreak these dogs because they are naturally fastidious.