Shiba Inu Dog Breed

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Below are the characteristics and traits of the Shiba Inu breed.

The shiba inu is a small dog breed. Males weigh no more than 23 pounds and stand 16 inches tall from ground to shoulder. This size makes the breed easy to travel with and ideal companions for apartments and smaller homes yet large enough to avoid being preyed upon by larger animals that occasionally see toy dogs as prey.

Shiba inus are an alert, energetic, and intelligent dog breed. They are free thinkers and will problem solve situations which makes it easy for them to find mischief and expert escape artists. They have a strong prey instinct and will not hesitate to chase small birds, squirrels, and mice against their owner's will. Shiba inus do well with other pets and do best with other dogs they were raised with. The breed is a good family dog and does well with children, however puppies may be a bit too feisty for toddlers and younger kids.

The shiba inu's thick double coat sheds year round, but twice a year the breed will blow their coat and will shed heavily. To keep the coat maintained it will need to be brushed daily and bath every three months. While the breed does have a good amount of energy, their small size makes it easy for them to meet their exercise needs. A daily walk and a few games of fetch will satisfy the dogs energy requirements.

Below are the standard coat colors for the Shiba Inu dog breed.

Red

Below are pictures of the Shiba Inu dog breed.

Below are health issues and concerns most common in Shiba Inus

• Allergies
• Cancer
• Chylothorax
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Hip Dysplasia
• Hypothyroidism
• Patellar Luxation
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Spinning
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The following dog breed registries and organizations recognize the Shiba Inu as a dog breed:

• American Canine Registry
• American Kennel Club
• America's Pet Registry
• Australian National Kennel Council
• Continental Kennel Club
• Dog Registry of America Inc.
• Federation Cynologique Internationale
• Kennel Club of Great Britain
• National Kennel Club
• New Zealand Kennel Club
• North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
• American Canine Association, Inc.
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Interested in the Shiba Inu? Contact a breeder below:

Breeder Name
Buffalo Ridge Bernedoodles

• Sources
• http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/shiba-inu
• http://www.akc.org/breeds/shiba_inu/index.cfm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiba_Inu