Fun Facts About Shiba Inus

 1. The Shiba Inu is one of six breeds in the same family of dogs in Japan.

​ 2. Shibas are descendants of the Asian Grey Wolf.

• The Shibas DNA is the closest related to the wolf out of 85 breeds tested.​

 3. One meaning of Shiba is "Brushwood", and the meaning of Inu is dog.​

• Some feel the dog was named after the brush or shrub to reflect their hunting heritage.

4. In 1932, Japan named the breed a "National Treasure".

• Shibas nearly faced extinction after World War II.

5. AKC recognized the Shiba as a member of the Non-Sporting group in June 1993.

6. Red is the genetically dominate (and most common) color of the Shiba Inu.

• All Shibas should have urajiro -- a pattern of white or cream.

7. The Shiba was bred to hunt boar.​

• Their powerful jaws and larger teeth illustrate this.

8. Shibas are extremely intelligent and great problem solvers.​

• Also, they are very observant and have a long memory for both good and bad events.

9.​ The size of the Shiba makes them a perfect household companion.

• They are very clean, hardy and athletic

10. The average lifespan of a Shiba is about 14 years.​

11. Sharing your life with a Shiba will bring you many years of loyalty and companionship.

• Be prepared to spend the first year socializing and training your puppy with consistency and diligence.

• During the first six (6) months, some form of obedience training is suggested. 

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