Shiba Inu
The Shiba is a confident, cat-like dog: clean, quiet indoors and not interested in pleasing you. It suits calm, consistent owners who respect its independence.
- Independent
- Clean
- Alert
- Reserved
Facts
- Size
- Medium
- Adult weight
- 8-11 kg
- Adult height
- 35-41 cm
- Life expectancy
- 13-16
- Country of origin
- Japan
- Registry group
- FCI Group 5
- Energy level
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Hypoallergenic
Grooming · Energy level
Brushing the coat once a week, two heavy sheds a year. Daily walks on a leash; recall is unreliable. Early socialisation.
Health tests
Parents tested for patella, hips, eyes and GM1 DNA. Life expectancy 13 to 16 years.
Good with
Experienced owners, flats, people who like a quiet, tidy dog.
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About the Shiba Inu
Is a Shiba good for a first dog?
Usually not. It is stubborn and escapes easily. Experienced, consistent owners get the best from it.
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