- Appearance:
The Shiba is the smallest of the Japanese native breeds of dog and was originally developed for hunting by sight and scent in the dense undergrowth of Japan’s mountainous areas. Alert and agile with keen senses, he is also an excellent watchdog and companion. His frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males and females are distinctly difference in appearance: males are masculine without coarseness; females are feminine without weakness of structure.
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- Recognized
Registries:
CKC, FCI, AKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
- Country
of Origin:
Japan
- Life
Range:
12 to 15 years
- Height
Range:
13” to 16”
- Weight
Range:
18 to 30 lbs.
- Colors:
All colors are acceptable, the plush double coat most often comes in red, or red with a little black, or black with tan markings.
- Trainability:
The Shiba is an alert, lively and bold dog. They are independent, but affectionate and loving. They are confident, fearless, and courageous. These dogs need socializing as a puppy.
- With Children:
This breed does well with children.
- Other Pets:
Shiba Inus do well with other dogs and cats if they are raised with them from puppyhood, though they tend to be aggressive with members of the same sex.
- Climate:
The Shiba’s waterproof, all-weather coat protects it in both cold and hot conditions, so it can live outdoors if you have a secure yard of reasonable size.
- Indoor
/ Outdoor:
The Shiba will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.
- Exercise
Required:
The Shiba Inu is an understanding dog that will adapt to your circumstances. It is however, a very active dog and will be healthier and happier with regular exercise. This breed can walk for hours on end as it has tremendous endurance.
- Grooming
Required:
The Shiba has a clean, coarse, stiff, short-haired coat that is easy to groom. Brush with a firm, bristle brush to remove the dead hair and bathe only when necessary as it removes the natural waterproofing of the coat. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder.
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