History of the Shiba Inu Breed

13 June, 2010 By

The oldest and smallest breed of the Japanese dogs, the Shiba Inu dates back to the third century B.C. Its ability to traverse steep hills and mountain regions that were inaccessible to men, along with its excellent senses, made it a superb hunting dog. Initially used to flush out birds and small game, it was also occasionally used to hunt boar.

There are different theories on how the Shiba obtained its name. The Shiba has been referred to as the Little Brushwood Dog because of its skill in negotiating the brushwood bushes. The more widely accepted theory is that the Japanese word “Shiba” means small. Hence, the description of the breed: Shiba (small) Inu (dog). Whatever the origin, the official name of Shiba Inu wasn’t given until the 1920s. The origin of the breed itself is in part from spitz heritage and is the oldest of Japan’s dogs. Its ability to traverse steep hills and mountain regions that were inaccessible to men, along with its excellent senses, made it a superb hunting dog. Initially used to flush out birds and small game, it was also occasionally used to hunt boar.

After World War II, the breed diminished in numbers, and it was almost completely extinct in 1952 due to distemper. The 3 remaining bloodlines of shibas, the San In Shiba, Mino Shiba and the Shin Shu Shiba, were interbred to repopulate the breed as we know it today.

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Shiba Inu Puppies

11 June, 2010 By

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Shiba Inu Puppies are cute little dogs that are full of fun and energy.

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The most common colour of Shiba pups is red; they can be black and white also. They often have dark snouts no matter what colour they are a very attractive dog the have universal appeal.

Shiba Inu are smart and have their own mind even when hey are still puppies. When selecting a pet Shiba, always decide on the intellectual of the pups and not the look. An intelligent dog is much easier to train, which is very important with Shiba Ken (inu) as they are very territorial and therefore can be slightly aggressive.

It is recomended to review and buy Shiba Inu Books to help in Training you new dog. You should train the dog to socialize with other dogs and humans whilst still very young. It may not be a good idea to have a puppy with small children in the home due to their aggressive streak. Your breeder will be able to advise you though.

If you are interested in getting a Shiba Inu Puppy, do not get it from any pet store. The best place to buy a good quality dog, is through a professional breeder. One source of finding good breeders is through online communities such as forum where discussions are held. Many Shiba owners will recommend the quality breeders to you. Also the Dog breeders association in your country will be able to help.

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When bringing your puppy home, the initial effort is to train the puppy to socialize with other family members and other pets, especially existing pets such as cats, dogs.. Shiba do prefer to be the only pet in the home but if it is introduced at an early age, it is a high chance that it will behave well with other dogs at home. Training is vital to help the dog feel safe and secure..

Besides home training, you should train your puppy to obey your command and behave well when outside the home. This can be done quite easily when they are still puppies. This will help your dog grow to be a happy and loving member of the family. If trainings are not provided during the younger age, the Shiba Inn puppy can be slightly stubborn in its temperament and harder to train when they grow. Always make sure the dog understand that you are the leader and commander in charge. Use incentives such as food and praises during training sessions because these tricks work well. A good source for information is Shiba Inu Books. and your Shiba Inu will grow into a wonderful companion.

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Shiba Inu Grooming

7 June, 2010 By

Appearance
In Japan, this breed reigns supreme as the most popular dog. Shiba Inus have a moderately compact, powerful body, a curled tail and small erect ears. The Shiba Inu is a big dog in a small body! Height Ranges from 13 – 16 inches.

Coat
They have a soft and thick double medium length coat. Shiba Inus are most commonly associated with a red colour coat. However coat colours also include: black and tan, and sesame (red with black tipping evenly dispersed over the coat). All the colours have “urajiro”, a cream to white colour on the underside of the body.

Grooming
The shed a lot and need need weekly brushing. Bathe only when necessary as they have a natural water-proof coat.

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Shiba Inu Dogs

4 June, 2010 By

The Shiba Inu (sometimes called SHIBA KEN) is a conveniently sized dog, easy shiba inu puppy 287x300 Shiba Inu Dogsto groom, clean and quiet indoors, and not a nuisance underfoot, the Shiba Inu is not an easy-to-live-with lapdog, but a bold, high-spirited, hardy “big dog” in a compact body.

This breed is very challenging to raise. He must always be kept on-leash, for he has a high prey drive and quick reflexes and will pursue anything that moves. He can outrun and out dodge any human.

Your fences must be secure; indeed, if the Shiba Inu is ever outdoors when unsupervised, he really should have a covered run if you want to be sure of finding him in the yard where you left him. Otherwise, his ingenuity and his agile jumping/climbing/digging skills may send him over or under an ordinary fence. And once he’s loose, he’s gone.

For Shiba Inu aggression is a common breed trait. Cats are iffy, and small caged pets will be stalked.

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