Your Shiba’s Japanese Name is...
Hoshi – The Star in the Snow
Your Shiba is loyal, attentive, and deeply empathetic. They know how to stay by your side even in the hardest times, instinctively sensing when you need them most. They never give up and have a strong heart—a courage that shines brightest in the most delicate situations. Their presence is a silent and steady guide.
👉 Do you know the legend of Hoshi?
It is said that Hoshi, a young Shiba Inu, guided a lost child through the snow back home, braving the storm and the night. Thanks to his courage and instinct, he saved a life and forever became the symbol of loyalty that shines in the darkness—like a star in the night.


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