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Shiba Inu


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    height of a shiba inu dog
group: spitz/northern
/ 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  
kennel clubs: akc-(nonsporting dog group), fci-(Asian Spitz dog group), ukc-(northern dog group), saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc
   
shiba inu dog

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