How to choose a young Shiba Inu? Purebred Shiba Inu adult male dogs are 66-71 cm tall at the shoulders, and female dogs are 61-66 cm tall. The Shiba Inu has a medium-sized head, a wide and flat forehead, close to triangular eyes, and mostly dark brown in color; Purebred Shiba Inu has a thick and solid neck, muscular limbs, and three points and one line on the neck, back and tail.

　1. Body shape

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

　2. Head features

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 eyes are generally dark brown with black eye circles; the ears are generally triangular, showing a When raised up, the ears will tilt forward slightly; the mouth will be relatively plump and stable, and the strong mandible will protrude forward; the bridge of the nose will be very straight; the length of the muzzle also has strict requirements, and the lips will be relatively tight. , and is black. If the upper jaw is relatively protruding, or the lower jaw shows a protruding bite, it does not meet the requirements.

　3. Torso lines

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.

4. Tail aspect

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 toward 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.

　5. Skeleton and bone mass

The purebred Shiba Inu has rich bones and skeleton. This can be seen through the dog’s paws and calves. You can feel the strength of the dog’s paws and the strength of the dog by pinching the dog’s paws with your hands. The frame is relatively large. If the frame is particularly thin, it proves that the breed of the dog is not very pure.