is it normal for my puppy to breathe heavily after a bath?

I have an 8 month old Shiba Inu who just started breathing heavily after a bath.

Heavy breathing is often a sign of stress - and a bath is a stressful experience for most dog.Let him rest, offer him water and if it's just stress he should settle just fine. If there is still something bothering you please call the vet!In the future you can do several things to make your dog's bath experience less stressful: put a non-skid mat in the tub, offer treats (cream cheese your dog can lick works mostly just fine), use lukewarm water.