The difference between Corgi and Shiba Inu 1. Appearance

Shiba Inu’s eyes are slightly triangular and deeply sunken. The ears are triangular, small and erect, but proportionate to the size of the head and body. The lips are closed and dark, and the nose is black. The forechest is well developed. The limbs are thick and strong, with good standing posture, and the hind limbs and thigh muscles are full.

The Corgi’s ears are medium-sized, upright, and the tips of the ears are rounded. The brown eyes are medium-sized, round, and not protruding. The eye circles are dark black and the corners of the eyes are clear. The mouth and nose are compact and hairless, which are congenital characteristics. He also loves to smile and is known as the "Smiling Angel". Chest is of moderate width, tapering downwards. The hind legs are well muscled but slightly less wide than the shoulders.

Many Corgis have no tails, and their tails are usually cut off after birth, or they are born without tails unless they are specially left on. Shiba Inu dogs generally have tails.

The difference between Corgi and Shiba Inu 2. Personality

Shiba Inu has a submissive and calm personality. Most of the puppies are lively and active, have a strong sense of vigilance and a strong sense of territory. The Shiba Inu usually has a habit of standing alertly at a high place and looking down. It has an alert and independent personality, a strong body and agile movements. The quality in all aspects is good, suitable for most Chinese families to raise, and it is a very excellent companion dog.

Although the Corgi is a small dog, it has a stable personality and is completely free of the nervousness of ordinary small dogs. It is a very suitable guardian dog for children. They are very courageous and very alert, and are one of the most popular small guard dogs. Our standard description of Corgi is: brave and fearless on the outside, gentle on the inside, intelligent, full of interest in everything, with the appearance of a puppy, but the soul of a big dog.

The difference between Corgi and Shiba Inu 3. Coat

Shiba Inu generally has four coat colors, red, black, white, sesame gray; double coat. The outer coat is hard and upright, and the undercoat is soft and dense. The hair on ears, legs, and face is short and even. The outer coat of hair on the shoulder blades stands erect. The hair on the tail is slightly longer and spreads out like a brush. All oil and light yellow colors are clear and strong, and the down layer is cream or gray.

The Corgi's coat is of medium length, with a short and thick undercoat, and a long and rough outer coat. The hair on the body varies in length, with the collar, chest and shoulders slightly thicker and longer, and the hair on the trunk lying flat. The hair on the ventral surface of the forelimbs, lower abdomen and hindquarters is relatively long. The coat should preferably be straight. This dog sheds easily. The coat colors include light yellow short hair, golden short hair, red short hair, tawny and white short hair.

The difference between Corgi and Shiba Inu 4. Temperament

Corgi looks a little cuter, while Shiba Inu tends to be more temperamental. Although it is also very cute, but in appearanceIt is still a little worse than the Corgi, but the Shiba Inu is easier to maintain than the Corgi, and it takes a little less effort than the Corgi. However, the problems of hair loss are the same for everyone. They shed twice a year, and once for half a year.