• The Shiba Inu Puppy Cam is a streaming video of six live baby Shiba Inus. The adorable puppies mostly sleep, although they also, reports Time Magazine's correspondent Kate Pickert, "twitch, scratch, yawn, spoon, wrestle and yip."TIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)

• 1. The litter consists of three males, three femalesTIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)
  2. Names are Autumn, Ayumi, Amaya, Aki, Akoni, AndoTIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)
  3. Born: October 7, 2008TIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)
  4. Live somewhere in CaliforniaTIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)
  5. AKC recognized the Shiba Inu breed in 1992American Kennel Association:Shiba Inu
  6. Official size varies between 13.5-16.5 inches at the shoulderAmerican Kennel Association: Shiba Inu
  7. Weight: 17-23 poundsAmerican Kennel Association: Shiba Inu
  8. Requires obedience training and regular brushingAmerican Kennel Association: Shiba Inu
  9. There are about 40 Shiba Inu breeders in the United States registered with the National Shiba Club of AmericaNational Shiba Club of America: Home Page

• Shiba Inus as a Breed

  According to the American Kennel Club, Shiba Inus are a native Japanese breed of dog, developed for hunting. They are the smallest of Japanese dogs, bred small to hunt in dense undergrowth.American Kennel Association: Shiba Inu

  The AKC standard breed makes excellent watchdogs with agile movements and keen senses. They have a spirited temperament with a good nature. The dogs are loyal and, although cool to strangers, can be affectionate with their owners. American Kennel Association: Shiba Inu

• Quotes

  "They're just so darn cute!"—GawkerGawker: But What Does the Puppycam Mean?

  "We're obsessed with the Puppy Cam."—UrlesqueUrlesque: Puppy Cam Liveblog aka 15 Minutes of Heaven on the Web (November 6, 2008)

  "I just want to watch this video all day."—Sun SentinelSun Sentinel: Watch this now: Live Puppy Cam (November 11, 2008)

  "Awwwwwwwwww"—Time MagazineTIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)

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