Shiba Inu breed information and pictures
The Shiba Inu is part of the Nonsporting (Spitz) group. The Shiba Inu is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Shiba Inu is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Shiba Inu lifestyle is Prefers cool climates; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living
The Shiba Inu is susceptible to patella luxation and hip dysplasia. It is important that when contacting a Shiba Inu breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Shiba Inu from a petstore which commonly are known to support Shiba Inu puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Shiba Inu health issues. The ACK, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Shiba Inu breed standard.
The Shiba Inu is susceptible to patella luxation and hip dysplasia. It is important that when contacting a Shiba Inu breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Shiba Inu from a petstore which commonly are known to support Shiba Inu puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Shiba Inu health issues. The ACK, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Shiba Inu breed standard.
Puppies |
Adult Dogs |
Stud Dogs |
Breeders |
Shiba Inu
Group: Nonsporting (Spitz)
Size: Shoulder height: 36.5 - 39.5 cm (14.25 - 15.5 inches).
Weight: 20-30 pounds
| Country of Origin: Japan. |
| Character: Shiba Inu are curious, cheerful, and watchful. They bond closely with their owners. They are easily housebroken and bark infrequently. |
| Temperment: They are normally reserved around children and strangers but they normally get along well with all living things. |
| Coat: Short, straight-haired, with a soft undercoat. The most common colors are red, red and white, white, black, black and tan, and salt-and-pepper. |
| Care: Periodically remove dead hairs with a metal-toothed comb. |
| Colour: Deep red, red and black hairs w/red predominant, black/tan, black and red hairs w/black predominant, white, lighter red, brindle w/white markings |
| Comments: Very loving temperament. Loves receiving affection. Natural protection dogs, good with children and family. Great obedience dogs with a tremendous desire to please. . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog |
The Shiba Inu is part of the Nonsporting (Spitz) group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Shiba Inu lifestyle is Prefers cool climates; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living