What do you think of a purebred Shiba Inu? A purebred male Shiba Inu has a shoulder height of about 66-71 cm and a weight of 34-54 kg. A female Shiba Inu has a shoulder height of about 61-66 cm and a weight of 35-50 kg. The head is of medium size and in line with the body. The proportions, eyes and ears are close to triangular, the mouth is large, and the bridge of the nose is straight; the tail is thick and strong, sickle-shaped, and the tail root is located higher.

In terms of body shape, for purebred Shiba Inu dogs, the shoulder height of adult purebred male dogs is generally between 66-71 cm, and the best range of shoulder height for adult purebred female Shiba Inu dogs is between 61-66 cm. ;The weight of purebred male Shiba Inu dogs is about 34-54 kg, and the weight of purebred female Shiba Inu dogs is about 35-50 kg. If an adult dog is too big or too small, it does not meet the standards.

Judging from the head characteristics of the Shiba Inu, the head is medium in size and in good proportion to the body, and the forehead is relatively wide and flat, with a slight groove. The shape of the eyes is relatively close to a triangle, with a deep position and slightly upward corners. If it is a purebred Shiba Inu, the eye color is usually dark brown and the eye circles are usually black. The ears are triangular, firmly erect and small, but in proportion to the head and body. The ears are widely spaced apart and tilt directly forward. The sloping backs of the ears blend into the arched neck.

The mouth is also relatively plump and stable, with a strong lower jaw that protrudes forward, and the bridge of the nose is straight and slightly tapered from the stop to the tip of the nose. The length of the muzzle also has strict requirements. The lips are tight and black. If the upper jaw is relatively protruding, or the lower jaw shows a protruding bite, it does not meet the requirements.

If it is a purebred Shiba Inu, the neck will be relatively thick and solid, the back will be kept relatively straight and horizontal, and the muscles of the limbs will be very developed. The three points and one line between the neck, back and tail will form A relatively good-looking arc.

The tail of a purebred Shiba Inu is very thick and powerful, roughly in the shape of a sickle, with the tip of the tail pointing towards the neck. The length of the tail is also required. If the tail is straightened, it can probably extend to the hock joint. , the position of the tail is also relatively high.