Basic Information

Shiba Inu is the oldest and medium-sized Japanese dog. The Shiba Inu can handle the steep slopes of hills and mountains, and has a keen sense of sense, which makes Shiba Inu repeatedly become a superior hunting dog.

Shiba Inu was originally used to hunt large game, but now they are used to hunt smaller animals. Shiba Inu can be seen in cities, suburbs and rural areas of Japan.

The name Shiba Inu originated from the central highlands of Japan. In the literature, it was adopted by the "Japanese Dog" of the Japanese Dog Preservation Society in the early Showa period. "Shiba" is "Shiba" in the time of "wood cutter", which refers to small miscellaneous wood. Because Shiba Inu can skillfully pass through miscellaneous wood to help hunting, and its reddish-brown coat is similar to withered firewood, it is named. Some people also believe that the ancient word "Shiba" means the origin of Shiba Village in Shinshu.

Population distribution

It is said that there is Chow Chow blood in the bloodline of its ancestors, and it is also said that it is a mating of Chinese squirrel dogs and Japanese native Kishu dogs. It was introduced to Japan from China about 2,000 years ago. Shiba Inus are mainly distributed in Nagano (Shinshu Shiba), Sanin (Ishishu Shiba), Gifu (Mino Shiba), Gunma (Jishishi Shiba).

Another special Shiba Inu is called Sanin Shiba Inu. They are produced in Sanin, Japan (Tottori Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, etc.). They are endangered rare Shiba Inus. Sanin Shiba Inus are also essentially different from ordinary Shiba Inus. Generally speaking, Sanin Shiba Inus are thinner and have longer legs than ordinary Shiba Inus. Sanin Shiba Inus look like local dogs, but they are most famous for growing gray fur when the seasons change.

Historically, due to the outbreak of the Pacific War, this breed was once on the verge of extinction, but Japan has a Sanin Shiba Inu Breeding Association that is working hard to preserve this rare Shiba Inu breed. Because Sanin Shiba Inus have a relatively long estrus period and only 2 to 3 Shiba Inus can appear in one litter, it becomes very difficult to increase their number.

 

Character traits

The Shiba Inu looks so similar to our small hyena that many people confuse the Shiba Inu with the Akita and the Chinese Field Spaniel. The Shiba Inu is not usually recommended for first time dog owners. Since Shiba Inu is intelligent but not always obedient, training from a young age is very necessary.

If you are a beginner and really like the Shiba Inu breed. Before you pick up your little Shiba Inu, take some time to read more about Shiba Inu, as well as information on the internet. Or you can ask the owners of Shiba Inu's in your family to get more information about Shiba Inu's from them. Every dog is different and just because one dog hates the rain doesn't mean all dogs hate it. Shiba Inu is a very sweet and loyal breed, and I hope everyone can be responsible for their little Shiba Inu or future little Shiba Inu

　　1. Intelligent and independent

　　Shiba Inu is very smart and has a good comprehension ability. Puppies are easy to train, but adult dogs are too independent to focus well on their trainers, and of course it varies from dog to dog.

　　2. Brave and simple

　　The Shiba Inu is brave by nature, not afraid of any hostile forces, never pretentious in life, and has a clear and lucid expression of consciousness.

　　3. Quiet and Sensitive

　　The Shiba Inu is submissive and calm, and never barks, but has a strong sense of alertness and sensitivity.

　　4. Friendly

　　The Shiba Inu is tolerant and friendly to people. Although it has a strong sense of localization, it is generous in all matters.

　　5. Full of energy

　　The Shiba Inu has an athletic posture, runs swiftly, moves with agility, lightness and toughness, and is dashing, beautiful and dynamic, which creates the Shiba Inu's unique temperament.

　　6. Meek and faithful

　　The Shiba Inu has an independent nature, is loyal to its master and has a gentle and sweet character. The Shiba Inu is a very good companion dog as it does not bark indiscriminately and can look after the house and protect the yard.

 

Pros and Cons

Clean and easy to take care of: this is one of the Shiba Inu's biggest features Shiba will take care of itself, very clean, short hair, shiny coat, very little drooling, no body odor, and simple grooming in life will do. Shiba Inu belongs to small and medium-sized dogs, shoulder height of about 40cm, ideal weight of about 10kg, female dogs will be smaller, can be well adapted to the building environment to raise. Intelligent and independent The Shiba Inu is very intelligent and has a good comprehension ability. Puppies are easy to train, but adults are too independent to focus on their trainer, and of course this varies from dog to dog.

Courageous, unassuming Quiet, alert: The Shiba Inu is courageous by nature, unafraid of any hostile force, and has a clear and lucid expression of consciousness. The Shiba Inu is submissive and calm, never barks in life, but has a strong sense of alertness, keen senses and is gentle and generous. The Shiba Inu is tolerant and friendly to people, and although it has a strong sense of locality, it is generous in all matters.

Good temperament: The Shiba Inu has a good posture, runs swiftly and agilely, moves with agility, lightness and toughness, and is dashing, beautiful and dynamic, which creates the Shiba Inu's unique temperament.

The Shiba Inu is clean, smart, anti-virus, not picky about food, protective of its owner and has a good temperament, etc. It has become the new favorite of urban dog lovers. The Shiba Inu is also an excellent watchdog and companion dog for those who go out a lot or whose loved ones are often away, the Shiba Inu is the perfect choice!

Feeding Methods

Shiba Inu's feeding is actually very simple, roughly divided into five points, the following Xiaobian one by one for you to introduce the Shiba Inu's feeding methods and some precautions, I hope to help all parents oh!

1. Diet must be fed at regular intervals. Shiba Inu belongs to small hunting/working dogs, so the amount of food will not be too big. Shiba Inu is a small hunting/working dog, so the amount of food is not too large. When the Shiba Inu is an adult, it is sufficient to feed it well. As a puppy, the Shiba Inu needs to pay special attention to dietary nutrition, and it is important to provide rich protein and calcium and other trace elements. Animal proteins can be supplemented by feeding animal offal, such as heart or liver, or foods rich in protein and fat, such as egg yolks and milk. Adult Shiba Inus are recommended to be fed dog food. The amount of food fed should not be too much, and small meals are good for the dog's digestion. There is also a standard for feeding in multiple portions; 4 times a day for dogs between 2 and 4 months old, 3 times a day for those between 4 and 6 months old, and 2 times a day after that is sufficient. In addition, the leftover food must be replaced, so as to develop good eating habits.

2. Take your dog to sports exercise often to improve Shiba Inu's resistance to diseases. The Shiba Inu is a small hunting dog, so the need for exercise is still relatively high. So you must make sure that you take it out for a walk every day or let it run indoors to exercise and burn off excess physical energy. This way it will also not be destructive to the items in the house.

3. Daily cleaning and care. The Shiba Inu is small in size and doesn't shed much, so daily cleaning and care is relatively simple, but it must be done regularly. For example, the Shiba Inu should be combed 1-2 times a day to keep the hair clean and smooth and avoid hair balling; every week the Shiba Inu should be cleaned about 3 times for the oral cavity, and cleaned 1 time for the ears, eyes, and anal glands, to make sure that the dog's body is clean and away from the damage of the germs; in addition, it should also be bathed, trimmed, and trimmed the toenails on a regular basis, to make sure that the Shiba Inu is healthy and beautiful.

4. Do a good job of preventing Shiba Inu diseases. In summer, you should pay attention to cooling and preventing heatstroke to avoid Shiba Inu heatstroke and infectious diseases. In winter, the Shiba Inu should be well protected from cold and warmth, so as to avoid Shiba Inu catching a cold and getting sick. In addition, parents should regularly deworm the Shiba Inu inside and outside the body, regularly go to the hospital to do physical examination and then vaccination, and do a good job in preventing infectious diseases such as distemper and fine and small to ensure the Shiba Inu's physical health.

5. Make a perfect training program. Shiba Inu is a very obedient dog, but if you can train it from a young age and restrain its wrong behavior, especially Shiba Inu is sometimes more independent and obedience is sometimes a bit problematic, so it must be corrected in time. This is essential for the dog to adapt to your family life in the future.

Owners in the feeding and training of dogs, must have patience, and in the training can not be soft, to correct the dog's mistakes in a timely manner, I hope that parents can take good care of their own family dog oh!

 

Identification and selection

[Shape]

　　Male shoulder height is approximately 14.5 to 16.5 inches; female shoulder height is approximately 13.5 to 15.5 inches. Ideal shoulder height is the median shoulder height allowed for the corresponding gender. The average weight for ideal shoulder height is 23 pounds for males and 17 pounds for females. The shoulder height to body length ratio is approximately 10:11 for males and slightly longer for females. Bone mass is moderate. Disqualifications: male shoulder height over 16.5 inches or less than 14.5 inches; female shoulder height over 15.5 inches or less than 13.5 inches.

　　Appearance

　　Eyes: Shaped somewhat close to a triangle and positioned to be deep, upward, and sloping to the outside of the ears. Eye color dark brown. Eyes are black Ears: For the triangle, firmly erect, small, but in proper proportion to the head and body. The ears are more open in distance, tilted forward, inclined to the back of the ears and the dome of the neck.

　　HEAD : Medium sized, in proper proportion to the body. Forehead : The forehead is broad and flat with a slight notch.

　　MOUTH : Firm, plump, rounded, strong jaws protruding forward from the cheeks. Nose is straight from head to tip. Head length is 40% of head length (distance from occipital bone to nose). Keeping the beard ideal. Lips are tight and black.

　　Nose is black bites and scissor bites, teeth are complete, strong and straight.

　　SEVERE DEFECTS: 4 or more teeth missing is a very serious defect.

　　[NECK, BACKLINE, BODY]

　　NECK: Thick, strong, medium length.

　　Dorsal Line: Straight, horizontal (to the end of the root).

　　BODY: Muscles dry, without slow movement or poor roughness. Chest well developed.

　　Depth of chest from sternum to lowest point of sternum about half or slightly less than shoulder height.

　　Ribs: moderately supported, abdomen firm and mentioned. Return: firm.

　　Loin: strong.

　　Tail: stout and strong with a sickle or curl on the back. Relaxed single curled or sickle-like tail with tail pointing towards the neck, almost parallel to the posterior position. A double or sickle-like, tail pointing to the top is acceptable. Tail length, if tail is straight, may extend to hoof. Tail position high.

　　[Forequarters]

　　The angle between the shoulder blades and the upper arm is moderate and almost equal in length. Elbows close to the body, neither bent inward nor outward. Forelegs and feet moderately separated from each other and parallel. The bones are slightly inclined. Removal of the forearm wolf claws is optional. Feet similar to cat feet with arched, compact, thickly padded toes.

　　[hindquarters]

　　Angles moderately angled, proportionate to forearm angles. Hindquarters strong, with great distance in natural posture. Boxing strong, neither inward nor outward. The first part of the thighs is long, the second part of the thighs is short, but well developed. No wolf claws. Feet the same as forearms.

　　[Color]

　　In the coat colors described below, a total of three colors are allowed, they are in the same condition with no preference. Primer colors are cheese, light yellow and grey.

　　Cheese color is white on the belly), and the following areas must appear in this color: bilaterally, on both cheeks, on the ears, on the lower jaw, on the upper throat and inside of the legs, on the belly and on the tail side of the anus. Red: generally on the throat, chest and breast. Black and sesame: generally triangular markings appearing on the sides of the chest. In all colors, a white spot appearing above the eye is permissible but not ideal.

　　Bright Orange: Red with Urajiro coloration, having a similar fox appearance, neat red is preferred, but backs and tails with small amounts of black velvet are also permitted.

　　Black with Brown and Blue Colors. Brunettes tend to favor brown over blue.