Shiba Inu
One of the most recgonizable dogs next to the Golden Retriever and renowned for its internet fame, the Shiba Inu remains one of the most popular dog picks! Although they are also known for their intellect and tendency to be a bit hard for dog non-experienced dog owners.
| Place of Origin | Shiba Inu's originate from Japan. They wer eused as mountain dogs and were bred for hutning. Usually, Shiba Inu's are sometimes mistaken for Akita Inu due to their appearance to one another. |
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| Common Size & Weight | Male Shiba Inu typically are 35-43 cm or 14-17 inches in height and 10kg or 22 lbs in weight. While female Shiba Inu tend to 33-41 cm or 13-16 inches and weigh around 8kg or 18 lbs. |
| Temperament | Being small dogs themselves, Shiba Inu inherit a notable sense of independence. They are known to be very smart and are difficult to train. This breed of dog requires quite a bit of patience and willingness to cooperate. This dog breed is also known to not be too affectionate, and are not known to be good family dogs. Make sure to keep your children safe when around this breed of dog. |