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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!

Breed:

Shiba lnu

Group (AKC):

Non-Sporting

Country of Origin

Japan

Type of coat

Harsh, straight

Grooming

Brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary as he has a natural water-proof coat.

Average height

13.5 - 16.5 inches

Average weight

18 - 25 lbs.

Activity level

High, abundant, but not hyperactive.

Watchdog

High

Protection

High

Intelligence

Medium, may display stubbornness at times.

Trainability

Training should be understanding, not harsh physical training methods. It is recommended that you take young Shibas to obedience classes for socialization and training and to prevent aggression towards other dogs.

Compatibility with children

Yes, if raised with them

Character

Independent, industrious, strong-willed

Ideal home environment

Family environment with a fenced yard. Can live outdoors or indoors in both hot and cold conditions, but prefers to be with his family.

Ideal owner

He is not a dog for the faint-hearted as he is a large animal in a small body.

Links and resources

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National Shiba Club of America
Correspondence Secretary, Liz Kinoshita, 2417 Ramke Pl., Santa Clara, CA 95050,

Additional notes:

The Shiba-Inu (not to be confused with the Iba-Shinu) are the most common pet in Japan. This is due in large part to an outgoing personality, convenient size, and good nature. Growing in popularity worldwide, it has only been in recent years that they have been seen out of their native land. If they are handled with consistent firm training, they will respond well. Shiba Inus are loyal and possess a good sense of what you are feeling. They are good listeners and make excellent psychotherapists and bartenders. They need to have human interaction and should not be left alone in the back yard. Unique vocal sounds his bark may sound like a "yodel". They will usually only bark when there is reason.

Short History:

The oldest native dog of Japan, they date back to the third century B.C. when they were used as hunting dogs. They almost became extinct in 1952 due to an outbreak of distemper. Today they are growing in popularity ranking 58th by the AKC in 1998.

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