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 The
Shiba Inu is a big dog in a small
body! This proud breed goes all the
way back to the Joumon period in
Japan (before 300 B.C.). In Japan,
this breed reigns supreme as the
most popular dog - with more than 1
million registered, and is quickly
finding it's way into the hearts and
homes of dog lovers world-wide.
In some ways, the
Shiba Inu seems almost like a cat -
always cleaning itself and
possessing the amazing ability to
climb. They are extremely
intelligent and are quite primitive
in nature, retaining strong
instincts to hunt.
This breed is not
for everyone - they require a strong
hand and very early socialization
and obedience training to keep their
natural aggressiveness towards other
dogs in hand. With adequate care and
training, these free-spirits make
loyal and loving companions and
excellent house dogs, and can adapt
to almost any living environment -
doing as well in a city apartment as
in a sprawling country home.
Shiba Inu dogs
require plenty of exercise to curb
their natural tendency to roam, and
their climbing ability makes topped
kennel runs a necessity. The thick,
medium length double coat requires
minimal grooming - weekly brushing
and an occasional bath does the
trick nicely.
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