Description: The Shiba Inu is a compact and small dog, with the male dog measuring 15-18 inches in height and the female bitch measuring 13-16 inches, with a weight for the male of 17-25 pounds and 15-21 pounds for the female. Their head is proportionate to the size of their body, with a round muzzle that tapers towards their nose. Their triangular shaped eyes are deep-set, with black rims.
They have triangular ears and these are small by comparison to the rest of their body also being erect. Their thick based tale is set high and is carried over their back, and can be reminiscent of either a sickle shape or a ring shape. The breed has a double coat which is straight with an undercoat that is both thick and soft. The coat can come in several colours being red with a small amount of black, red, or black with some tan. There can sometimes be white over the eyes, upon their legs, and their throat and chest.
History: This breed is extremely old, dating back to the third century BC; this fact has recently been confirmed by DNA testing. It was originally bred in Japan for, flushing rabbits, birds, and other small game, also for hunting. Shiba, translates to mean either ‘brushwood’ or ‘small’, and the word Inu, translates to ‘dog’. As with other breeds this dog suffered heavily in World War II, which nearly wiped the breed out completely, leaving only three bloodlines in existence. Subsequent to the war the breed was successfully reintroduced from these three bloodlines, although obviously great care had to be taken.
Temperament: The Shiba Inu normally, barks occasionally and bonds very well with their owner. They are kind and loving, showing traits of courage and boldness. They are quite easily housetrained as, in fact; they are for all their training. They can be shy with strangers, and therefore, need to be socialised very young.
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