Shiba Inu vs Hokkaido Dog
Compare Shiba Inus to Hokkaido Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Origin Country
Japan
Japan
Origin Year
-300 BC
1937 AD
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High to Very High
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
11-13 Years
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Shiba Inu
Hokkaido Dog
