Shiba
Non-Sporting · small
Shibas are confident, clean, and independent dogs with strong personalities and distinctive appearances.
Breed characteristics
- Breed group
- Non-Sporting
- Size
- small
- Weight
- 17–25 lbs
- Height
- 14–17 in
- Life expectancy
- 13–16 years
- Origin
- Japan
- Temperament
- alert, independent, confident
- Exercise needs
- High
- Grooming needs
- Average
- Trainability
- High
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Good with children
- No
- Good with other dogs
- Yes
- Apartment friendly
- Yes
They need regular walks and mental stimulation and can be independent during training. Secure fencing is strongly recommended.
The dense coat sheds heavily during seasonal coat changes.
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