For many breeders, attending a Grand National competition is a dream, often unrealizable. Imagine participating with a dog born and raised in your own kennel: an unrepeatable privilege and honor that only a few chosen ones can experience. Being admitted to the competition is the highest recognition that a non-Japanese breeder can ever hope to receive, the recognition of the work and achievements made in the selection of the Shiba and the absolute excellence of the bred subjects. Experiencing that atmosphere, returning to the origin, to the source of a breed so loved… there are no words to describe such an emotion. Immersing yourself deeply in the spirit of Japan and being able to see firsthand the beauty and perfection of hundreds of Shiba specimens all together at once, being welcomed by the best Japanese breeders as their peers and being able to compare yourself with the fruit of their efforts, with years of meticulous selection and care, fills your heart with joy and enthusiasm. It was a surge of energy that made the passion for this wonderful breed burn with an even greater force. For us, experiencing these days represented a mix of sensations that will remain etched in our memory forever, as an inspiration to continue with even greater commitment to pursue perfection and beauty.