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Though he is conveniently sized, easy to 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, "big dog" in a compact body.
This breed is very challenging to raise. The dog 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 agile jumping, climbing, or digging skills may send him over or under an ordinary fence. And once he is lose, he is gone.
You must stay one step ahead of the Shiba Inu, for he is both dominant and clever. The dog often tries to manipulate through intimidation and when displeased by something can emit a loud scream which may catch you totally unprepared.
With his marked stubborn streak and mischievous sense of humor, the Shiba Inu does best with owners who are firm, confident, and consistent.Shibas are possessive of their toys and food; it is said that if they could utter one word, it would be "Mine!" |
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I like the information you present. It is always interesting to learn about dog breeds and their history, at least for me. I recognize the breed but never what the breed was called. They almost remind me of a miniature Akita or at least to me they appear to share traits with the Akita breed. I like that they jump at moving objects, but it appears that they are hard to keep contained unless you own a yard with an enclosure for the dog. I would love to see how they do against a squirrel.
ReplyDeleteHeh, I have a mutt, and I am starting to think that between his coloration and personality, he might be part Shiba.
ReplyDeleteYour blog has enlightened me, please continue the good work!