Grooming

These are fantastically clean dogs, so grooming needs will likely be at a minimum for most individuals. A Shiba Inu coat is short, coarse and naturally waterproof, so there is little need for regular bathing. However, there is one one drawback - shedding, also known as blowing coat. They have a thick undercoat that can protect them from temperatures well below freezing. Shedding is heaviest during the seasonal change, but brushing should be performed on a daily basis whenever possible.


During the shedding season, which some owners swear is from January to December, it is highly recommended to use a comb to remove as much dead hair as possible. There are also doggie brush and vacuum combos that suck up the loose hair as you brush, very convenient if you can get one.

The best grooming tool I was told to buy and I agree the""Fur Free" brush. It takes all the dead hair off your pet, it great to use. Most pet groomers use these when you take you pet to get groom. Here a picture of the brush I use.