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| Breed: Shiba Inu |
| Also Called: Brushwood Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu |
| Height: The Shiba Inu is about 13.5-16.5 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Shiba Inu weighs between 18-25 lbs. |
| Colors: The Shiba Inu can be red, salt and pepper, black, black and tan or white. |
| General Appearance: The Shiba Inu is alert and agile with keen senses. He is an excellent watchdog and companion. His frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males and females are distinctly different in appearance: males are masculine without coarseness, females are feminine without weakness of structure. |
| Temperment: The Shiba Inu has an independent nature and can be reserved toward strangers but is loyal and affectionate to those who earn his respect. He may be aggressive toward other dogs. |
| Care: The Shiba Inu needs brushed with a firm bristle brush and bathed only when necessary because they have a natural water-proof coat. |
| Health Concerns: NULL |
| Training: The Shiba Inu's training should be in an understanding manner. Do not use harsh physical training methods. They can be stubborn to train but being rough will not make them learn any faster. It is recommended that you take Shiba puppies to obedience classes for socialization and training and to prevent aggression towards other dogs. |
| Activity: The Shiba Inu needs to take daily walks, and have an open space to run. |
| Life Span: The Shiba Inu lives an average life of 13-16 years. |
| Litter Size: The Shiba Inu has an average litter of 2-3 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Shiba Inu originated in Japan. |
| Brief History: Shiba Inus have lived with the Japanese people for centuries. Considered the smallest and oldest of Japan's dogs, the Shiba's ability to maneuver steep hills and mountain slopes, together with its keen senses, have repeatedly shown it to be a superb hunting dog. After reaching near extinction during World War II, only three Shiba bloodlines remained. They were the San In Shiba, Mino Shiba and the Shin Shu Shiba, the latter being the most popular. It is from these three lines that the breed evolved into the modern Shiba. In 1954 the first Shiba was documented as arriving in the U.S. The dog was brought from Japan by an American armed services family. |
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