Description:

Country of Origin: Japan. Size: Height: 36.5 - 39.5 cm (14.25 - 15.5 inches); Weight: 18-30 pounds Coat: Short, straight-haired, with a soft undercoat. The most common colors are red, red and white, white, black, black and tan, and salt-and-pepper. Character: Shiba Inu are curious, cheerful, and watchful. They bond closely with their owners. They are easily housebroken and bark infrequently. Temperament: They are normally reserved around children and strangers but they normally get along well with all living things. Care: Periodically remove dead hairs with a metal-toothed comb. Training: It is best to make training seem like playtime, because this dog is very independent and thinks for itself. Activity: This breed has remarkable stamina but will adapt itself to the exercise needs of its family.