Shiba Inu vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Shiba Inus to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Japan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-300 BC
1935 AD
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Shiba Inu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
