Description
Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a Japanese breed of hunting dog. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original and distinct spitz breeds of dog native to Japan. A small, alert and agile dog that copes very well with mountainous terrain and hiking trails, the Shiba Inu was originally bred for hunting.
The Shiba Inu dog breed was originally bred to flush birds and small game, and was occasionally used to hunt wild boar. They’re one of Japan’s six native breeds: Akita (large), Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku (medium), and Shiba (small).
Temperament: Alert, Active, Attentive.
Hypoallergenic: No
Life expectancy: 12 – 15 years
Colors: Red Sesame, Black & Tan, Cream, Black Sesame, Sesame, Red
Height: Male: 35–43 cm, Female: 33–41 cm
Weight: Male: 8–11 kg, Female: 6.8–9 kg
Shibas are known for their spirited personality, small upright ears, and cat-like agility. Today they serve primarily as companion dogs in Japan and the United States.
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