Introduction to Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu, native to Japan, is the smallest and oldest dog breed in Japan. It means "bush dog" in Japanese. Shiba Inu was originally used for They were used to hunt large game, but now they are used to hunt smaller animals. Shiba Inu dogs can be found in Japan’s cities, suburbs, and countryside.
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of Japan’s native dog breeds. Male and female Shiba Inu are very different in appearance. The males appear majestic but the females appear feminine. Male Shiba Inu are generally 36.8 ~ 41.9 cm (ideal average weight is 10.43 kg), and females are 36.8 ~ 39.4 cm (ideal average weight is 7.71 kg).

Appearance characteristics of the Shiba Inu

Head: The eyes are slightly triangular in shape, with dark brown irises and black eye rims. The ears are triangular, small, strong and erect in proportion to the size of the head and body. The nose bridge is straight, the nose mirror is black, the lips are tight and black, and the upper and lower teeth can completely complement each other.

Body: Neck thick, strong, straight topline. The body muscles are strong and powerful, the abdomen is strong and contractible, and the forelimbs are strong and powerful. The back is strong and the legs stand naturally wide apart, with the upper thighs long and the lower thighs short, without overhanging.
Tail: The tail is thick and powerful, in the shape of a sickle or curl, placed on the back. The tail is in a loose single curl or sickle shape, pointing strongly towards the neck or approximately parallel to the back. The length of the tail is The tail should be extended directly to the hock joint.

Coat: There are two layers of hair, the outer coat is stiff and upright, and the lower down layer is soft, thick and dense. The down layer can be cream, light yellow or gray.
The Shiba Inu is small in size and has a good temper. It has a refined and noble feeling and is very loyal to the people it respects. However, it is sometimes aggressive towards other dogs, but it generally obeys the command of its owner.

Characteristics of Shiba Inu

1. Smart and independent
Shiba Inu is very smart and has strong comprehension ability. Puppies are easy to train, but adult dogs cannot pay attention very well due to their overly independent character. The best ones focus on the trainer, but of course they will vary from dog to dog.
2. Brave and simple
Shiba Inu are brave by nature and are not afraid of any hostile forces. They are never pretentious in life and express their consciousness relatively clearly.
3. Quiet and alert
The Shiba Inu has a submissive and calm personality and never barks in life, but has a strong sense of vigilance and keen senses.
4. Friendly with people
The Shiba Inu is tolerant and friendly to people. Although it has a strong sense of place, it is generous in situations.
5. Full of temperament
With strong posture, fast and agile running, agile, light and tough movements, free and beautiful, and full of dynamic, it creates the unique temperament of Shiba Inu.
6. Docile and loyal
It has an independent nature, is loyal to its master, and has a docile and pleasant personality. This dog does not bark randomly and can also guard the home and yard. It is an excellent companion dog.