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Shiba-Inu

Available Shiba-Inu puppies for sale

Shiba-Inu

Puppy Information

Name: Finn
Sex: Male
Color: Red Sesame
File #: 28897

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Shiba-Inu

Puppy Information

Name: Junior
Sex: Male
Color: Red Sesame
File #: 28863

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Shiba-Inu

Puppy Information

Name: Alan
Sex: Male
Color: Red Sesame
File #: 28862

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Shiba-Inu

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Name: Arvilla
Sex: Female
Color: Red Sesame
File #: 47413

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Shiba-Inu

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Name: Penelope
Sex: Female
Color: Red
File #: 47101

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Shiba-Inu Breed Information

Get to know the Shiba-Inu breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Other Names

Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog

Type

Northern Breed

Height

13.5 – 16.5 inches

Weight

18 – 25 lbs.

Colors

Red, salt and pepper, black, black and tan or white.

Coat

Harsh, straight.

Activity

High, abundant, but not hyperactive.

Living Environment

Shiba-Inus enjoy a family environment with a fenced yard. Can live outdoors or indoors in both hot and cold conditions, but prefers to be with their family.

Life Span

13 – 16 years

Litter Size

2 – 3

Country of Origin

Japan

Personality & family life

Temperament

Shiba-Inus are independent, industrious, strong-willed

With Children

Yes, if raised with them.

With Pets

Same sex dog aggression is common.

Special Skills

Hunting dog and family pet.

Watch-dog

High, territorial

Guard-dog

High

Care & training

Care and Training

Brush Shiba-Inus with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary as they have a natural water-proof coat. Needs plenty of exercise by daily walks or space to run. Training should be understanding, not harsh physical training methods. It is recommended that you take young Shibas to obedience classes for socialization and training and to prevent aggression towards other dogs.

Learning Rate

Medium, may display stubbornness at times.

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

Hip dysplasia, patella luxation, may retain puppy teeth.

History & recognition

History

The oldest native dog of Japan the Shiba-Inu dates back to the third century B.C. when they were used as a hunting dog. They almost became extinct in 1952 due to an outbreak of distemper. Today they are growing in popularity ranking 58th by the AKC in 1998.

First Registered by the AKC

1997

AKC Group

Non-Sporting

Class

Non-Sporting

Breed details

AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC(GB), UKC

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