Does the Club Shiba Inu de España publish a list of recommended breeders?

Not a fixed public list. The club provides a breeder directory of members bound by its code of ethics and can connect you with a breed advisor (asesor de raza). You must contact CSIE directly to receive the current names.

How much does a Shiba Inu puppy from a CSIE-affiliated breeder cost?

Approximately €1,800–€2,500 for pet quality and €2,800–€3,500 for breeding/show quality, with imported or champion lines reaching €4,000–€5,000. Prices significantly below €1,400 are a red flag.

What paperwork should a CSIE-affiliated breeder provide?

A LOE (Libro de Orígenes Español) pedigree from the RSCE, microchip, vaccination card, deworming record, a written sale contract with a health guarantee and return clause, and copies of the parents' health test results (hips, patellas, eyes).

Can I import a Shiba Inu from another country through CSIE?

Yes. CSIE and the RSCE recognize pedigrees from FCI member countries. Imported dogs must be registered with the RSCE, and the breeder abroad should still follow equivalent health screening (hips, eyes, patella) and ethical practices.

Club Shiba Inu de España: Recommended Breeders Guide

The Club Shiba Inu de España (CSIE) does not publish an official public list of recommended breeders on its website. Instead, the club acts as a breed reference point in Spain, directing prospective owners to its breeder directory, breed advisors (asesores de raza), and events where ethical breeders can be contacted directly. Always verify any breeder through CSIE before committing.

If you are searching for a Shiba Inu puppy in Spain, the Club Shiba Inu de España (CSIE) is the natural starting point — but you should know upfront that the club does not endorse a fixed, public "top breeders" list the way some national kennel clubs do. Its role is more nuanced: it maintains the breed in Spain, manages the Libro de Orígenes Español (LOE) registrations, and connects buyers with breeders who follow its code of ethics.

Below is exactly how the CSIE system works, what to ask any breeder claiming CSIE affiliation, and how to verify them before you pay.

How CSIE actually helps you find a breeder

The club does three things that matter to a buyer:

Maintains a breeder directory of members who have signed its code of ethics (afijo registered with the RSCE).
Provides breed advisors (asesores de raza) — experienced breeders and judges who can answer questions and, in some cases, point you toward a planned litter.
Organizes breed-specific events (monográficas, matches, and specialty shows) where you can meet breeders face-to-face and see their dogs in real life.

Contact the club directly through its official channels (website contact form, email, or social media) and request the current breeder list or a breed advisor in your autonomous community. This is the single most reliable route.

The CSIE code of ethics — what it requires

Breeders listed by the club must agree to:

Register all litters in the LOE (Real Sociedad Canina de España) — never just with a private or alternative registry.
Perform health screening on breeding stock: at minimum hips (OFA or equivalent), patellas, and CER/ECVO eye examination. CHIC-equivalent screening is the benchmark.
Not breed dogs before the recommended minimum age (typically 18–24 months, after final health results).
Place puppies after 8–10 weeks, microchipped, vaccinated, and dewormed, with a written contract and health guarantee.
Take responsibility for the puppy for life (return clause).
Limit the number of litters per female and avoid overbreeding.

If a breeder in Spain claims CSIE affiliation but cannot show you their LOE registration numbers for the parents, walk away.

Red flags that override any "club recommendation"

Even within Spain, beware of:

Prices significantly below €1,400 — current market range for a responsibly bred Shiba Inu in Spain is roughly €1,800–€3,500, with show-quality or imported lines reaching €4,000–€5,000.
No LOE paperwork ("con pedigree RSCE" is non-negotiable for a club-recommended breeder).
Multiple litters available simultaneously, or several breeds produced at once.
No health test results for the parents (hips, eyes, patella).
Reluctance to let you visit the kennel or meet the dam.
Selling to anyone with a deposit, no questions asked.

Expected price from a CSIE-affiliated breeder

For a LOE-registered Shiba Inu puppy in Spain from a club-affiliated breeder, expect roughly:

Pet quality: €1,800–€2,500
Breeding/show quality: €2,800–€3,500
Imported Japanese or champion lines: €4,000–€5,000+

Anything substantially cheaper usually means corners cut on health testing, socialization, or pedigree.

Other responsible routes if CSIE has no current litter

If the club's directory is empty or has a long wait (common for Shibas, which have small litter sizes of 2–4 puppies):

Contact the RSCE directly to verify any breeder's afijo registration.
Look at the Cercle de Gossos de Raça de Catalunya or other regional RSCE-affiliated societies.
Attend the CSIE monográfica or the World Dog Show / Madrid International Expo to meet breeders in person.
Consider a rehoming or rescue route through Shiba-specific rescues operating in Spain (typically €250–€400 adoption fee).

Bottom line

There is no single "Club Shiba Inu de España recommended breeders" list you can copy and paste — but the club itself is the recommendation engine. Contact CSIE, ask for a breed advisor, verify any breeder through the RSCE LOE database, and confirm parent health screening before committing. A reputable Spanish Shiba breeder will welcome all of these checks; an unethical one will find a reason to avoid them.