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"little brushwood dog"
Height : Females 13.5-15.5", Males 14.5-16.5"
Group: Northern
Weight: 17-28 Lbs.
Coat: Double coated with the outer coat being stiff and straight
and the undercoat soft and thick.
Color: Red, Red Sesame,
Black and Tan, Sesame, and Cream. The undercoat is cream, buff or gray.
Standard: Head: Forehead is flat.
Full cheeks. Eyes: Dark, deep set, slanted upward. Ears: Small, erect,
triangular, leaning forward slightly. Muzzle: Medium size and well
proportioned to head. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat.
Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Strong and broad. Top-line: Level. Chest:
Deep, with well sprung ribs. Body: Sturdy and compact, muscular and
powerful. Legs: Forelegs straight. Hind legs well muscled. Feet: Small,
round, cat-like. Tail: Curled. Movement: Strong and driving, yet very
agile. Temperament: Protective and aloof with strangers.
Description:
The Shiba Inu, often referred to as the
little brushwood dog, is considered the oldest and smallest of Japanese
dogs. It is superb at hunting, the ancestors of the breed were the
hardiest survivors of Japan's mountainous regions. Originally bred for
hunting large game, but currently used for smaller animals. The
Shiba Inu was first documented in the US in 1954, but was not an
officially recognized breed until the early 1990's.
Shiba Inu are perky, confident, charming,
independent but affectionate and loving. They can be quite
aggressive with other dogs of the same sex, showing it's fiercely
independence and industrious nature, but wonderful with people. The
Shiba is very faithful to it's owners and make good companions to
children. Socialized well as a puppy, they will do well with other cats
and dogs. The Shiba actually have many cat-like features keeping
itself extremely clean and desires to be affectionate. They bark very
little, unless something is wrong then they will sound off a "yodel" to
alert you.
Shibas make great pets and consider
themselves to be part of the family. They will do okay in an apartment
if sufficiently exercised, but would do best in an average yard.
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