Shiba Inu

HISTORY

ORIGIN JAPAN

GROUP NON SPORTING GROUP

The Shiba Inu is an ancient Japanese breed. This breed has been around for more than 2000 years. They were bred and used for hunting birds and boars. They are the most popular dog breed in Japan.

APPEARANCE(S)

Shiba Inus are medium sized dogs with solid muscular build. The head is wedge shaped with erect ears and the tail is bushy and carried over the back. They have a deep chest and a moderately high tucked abdomen.

COLOR(S)

This breed is most commonly seen red, fawn, red sesame, black, and black and tan.

COAT

The outercoat is dense, coarse and straight. The undercoat is thick and much softer. The coat around the neck is heavier than any where else on the body.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Moderate

POSITIVES

Shiba Inus are smart and loving to the family. They like to learn new things, and enjoy running and hunting.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed can be aggressive to children and other dogs. They do not like strangers, and they tend to be very possessive of the things and their owners.

*This is not a good breed for the first time dog owner.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Shiba Inus needs to get daily exercise.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Patellar Luxation

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

National Shiba Club of America
1070 Lonesome Trail
Driftwood, TX 78619

FUN FACT(S)

The Shiba Inu is considered a national treasure in Japan.