Surely more than one of you have seen a dog similar to an Akita inu but with a much smaller size on the street. No, it is not a puppy, not a miniature Akita, even if it is nailed to this one. What you have seen is a close relative of this canid called the shiba inu. Like the akita, the shiba comes from Asia and in Japan it is one of the most loved dogs as a companion animal. In the past it was used to hunt pheasants, other birds and small mammals.
An independent dog
The shiba inu is a very peculiar dog, owner of an independent character (something curious in the case of a canid), silent, very intelligent and who decides which orders to obey and which not . The latter will make your education somewhat more complicated but with patience, prizes and, if necessary, the help of an expert, there will be no problem.
It is a very affectionate dog, attached to its humans , shy and often distant with strangers.
The Japanese dog is somewhat nervous and needs to exercise. The latter is key when deciding to adopt a specimen of this breed, as we will have to be willing to provide it with a high level of activity. The typical three short daily walks to go to the bathroom and stretch his legs will not be enough for him.
And almost as clean as a cat
Although dogs are generally not clean, the shiba inu is a very neat dog that can spend several hours a day grooming itself . This gesture is quite reminiscent of feline neatness. In fact, the baths that are given to the shiba should be less periodic than those of the rest of the dogs and when they are strictly necessary. This animal has a very thick undercoat of hair that protects it and contains a necessary fat that will be eliminated with frequent washing.
If you want to continue learning more about this special dog, you cannot miss the gallery of curiosities and care that we have prepared for you.
