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Non-Sportingsmall🌍 Japansmall-game hunting and watchdog companion
Shiba Inu
Alert, confident, spirited, reserved
Popularity
751
Compact spitz hunter often shortened to Shiba; clean, independent, and bold with a foxlike look.
Lifespan
13–16 years
Coat
double coat with stiff straight outer coat and soft thick undercoat
Colors
red, sesame, black and tan, cream
Male height
14–17 in
Female height
13–16 in
Male weight
18–24 lb
Female weight
15–20 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
4
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
