Shiba Inu
adult Shiba Inu
Shiba Inu puppy |
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group: spitz/northern
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non-sporting |
height: m:
14.5-16.5" / 36.83-41.94 cm
f 13.5-15.5" / 34.29-39.37 cm |
types: |
weight: m:
23 lbs / 10.4 kg,
f 17 lbs / 7.71 kg |
colors: |
red,
bright orange-red, black with tan points (black with brownish
cast-not blue), red sesame - sable (black-tipped hairs
on rich red, cinnamon, all with urajiro (cream to white)
markings and all with cream, buff or gray undercoat. Cream,
white, pinto, red with black-tipped hairs (a.k.a. 'goma')
or any other color-but not preferred |
physical traits: |
small, seldom barks but shreiks,
robust, agile, nimble, well-muscled, compact |
hair type: |
double coated-straight, short,
dense, stiff outer coat, soft thick undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
independent, good natured,
alert, curious, reserved with strangers, loyal, spirited,
bold, cheerful, affectionate, stubborn. some can be aggressive
to humans, overly shy |
maintenance/
special needs: |
requires patient owner, can
be aggressive to other dogs |
nickname: |
"little brushwood dog" |
origination: |
Japan's most popular and smallest
dog |
bred for: |
flush birds, small game hunting |
identifying traits: |
shreiks |
ideal for: |
companionship, watchdog, country
or city life, any climate |
good with kids? |
yes, with children over age
six trained to respect the dog or puppy |
of interest: |
almost became extinct during
World War II |
life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc-(nonsporting
dog group), fci-(Asian Spitz dog group), ukc-(northern dog
group), saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc |
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