Shiba Inu

Group	Sporting Group
Size	Medium
Coat	Medium
Origin	Japan

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Nickname

Japanese Shiba Inu, Japanese Small-Sized Dog, Shiba, Shiba Ken, Shiba, Shiba Ken

Color

Black & Tan, Cream, Red, Red Sesame

Height

Males: 14-17 inches.
Females: 13-16 inches.

Weight

Males: 19-24 pounds.
Females: 16-20 pounds.

Life Span

13-16 years

Litter Size

Upkeep

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Exercise

Regular Exercise

Personality

Alert, Active, Attentive

Groom Needs

Weekly

Shedding

Seasonal

Trainability

Independent

Vocality

Likes To Be Vocal

Good with

Introduction

Boasting a foxlike expression with a confident gait, the Shiba Inu is Japan's cherished small breed. Known for its spirited personality, alertness, and agility, it carries itself with dignity. This compact companion is both loving with family and reserved around strangers, making it a loyal and watchful pet. An intelligent breed, the Shiba Inu requires regular exercise but adapts well to different living conditions, embodying a perfect blend of independence and affection.