Missetsu Shiro Hato, Import Australia

    Holly came to me from Australia at 9 months of age.  She was a bit skiddish from the start but we hoped she would come out of it.  She did to some degree, however she was never real fond of children.  Holly and I were pals, she didn't like the leash too well but we worked on it and she has come around well.  Holly came to me while we lived in Hawaii.  I imported her after Nani had to be fixed due to ovarian cysts.  Holly was brought over to be my broad bitch, which she did very well.  

Holly was never a big toy player but she was finally coming around and liked the frisbee, it was a trip to get it back sometimes but she did oh so love to chase it!   She was the domant female in all aspects and wasn't too pleased when I brought in the newer additions of Mia and Jasna but she dealt with it.  She and Warry had a great bond and did play well together.

I was able to show Holly at a few ARBA and International Dog shows and she did okay.  She wasn't too keen on being on the table, she didn't mind the ring though.  I wish I could have trained her in agility as she would have been great!

Holly had her first litter in Hawaii in October 2005 whelpming 5 puppies, 4 boys and 1 girl.  She was a great mom!  Her second litter was here in Texas and she whelped  6 puppies in August 2006, of which I lost one, Koda Bear at 6 weeks of age.  She was much more protective of her pups this time around and did not respond well to anyone but me being around her puppies.  Because my children help me rear the puppies I could not afford any risks.  She was usually out of the room when the girls helped me weigh the puppies and play with them each day.   I found Holly a wonderful new home in the Dallas area with a great lady, Doris, who's children have all grown.  She had been praying for a Japanese Spitz and just knew she couldn't do a puppy, so when Holly came available, she was thrilled.  Holly gave Doris quite the run around when she first arrived, a good few months of some serious testings, but she has finally settled into her new life.  She has been spayed and this has helped her.  We think she was having a hormonal imbalance.  She goes for daily walks and and plays outside often, she sits at Doris' feet when she is working on her childrens literature or other projects and has her own bed right next to Doris.  They are quite the pair these two!  I am so pleased that it has all worked out for both of them!  

Missetsu Shiro Hato   March 9, 2006   Import Australia