A spirited, fox-like companion from Japan.
The Shiba Inu is a small, ancient Japanese spitz originally bred to flush birds and small game in mountainous terrain. Alert, agile and famously independent, it has a cat-like cleanliness and a bold, self-possessed character that has made it a global favourite.
Shibas are bold, aloof and strongly independent — devoted to their family yet reserved with strangers and often territorial about food and toys. They are notoriously stubborn, have a high prey drive and a strong flight instinct (and a dramatic "Shiba scream"), so secure fencing and patient, reward-based training are essential.
Schaal: laag tot hoog (1–3)
The double coat is clean and largely odour-free, needing weekly brushing — but twice a year it "blows" spectacularly, shedding vast amounts of undercoat that demands daily grooming. Shibas are fastidious self-groomers. Early socialisation is key given their independent, sometimes dog-reactive nature.
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The "Shiba scream" is a piercing vocalisation of protest or excitement
A Shiba named Kabosu inspired the internet "Doge" meme
They nearly went extinct after World War II and were revived from a few bloodlines
Not especially. They are intelligent but independent and stubborn, so training requires patience, consistency and positive reinforcement, and reliable off-lead recall is hard to achieve.
They can be territorial and reserved, and some show same-sex aggression, so early socialisation and careful introductions are important.
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