Shiba Inu Chinese name: Japanese Shiba Inu, English name: Shiba inu, Latin scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris; mainly distributed in Japan, China and other countries. The Shiba Inu was originally used as a hunting dog for hunting large animals, but is now also used for hunting smaller animals. If you go to Japan, you can see Shiba Inu everywhere, whether in cities or suburbs. The main purpose of the Shiba Inu is as a working dog and companion dog.

1. Introduction to dog breeds

The birthplace of the Shiba Inu breed is in the mountainous areas of Japan and Shikoku. It is often used for hunting and is a very alert working dog. Its English name is Shiba Inu, and its Japanese names are Shiba Inu and Shiba Inu. It is of medium size, neither fat nor thin, and runs extremely fast. Dog breeds are divided into: sharp-billed dogs and primitive breed groups, and non-sporting dog groups. Because the Shiba Inu can walk on steep hills and mountain slopes and has sensitive senses, the Shiba Inu is known as an excellent hunting dog.

2. Morphological characteristics of Shiba Inu

(1)Physical characteristics

Shiba Inu is a medium-sized pet dog. Generally, the size of male Shiba Inu is about 36.8-41.9cm, and the size of female Shiba Inu is about 36.8-39.4cm. The ideal size is 38.1cm for males and 35.6cm for females. The ideal average weight of male Shiba Inu is 10.43kg and female Shiba Inu is 7.71kg. The male's height to length ratio is 10:11, while the female's is slightly larger and has a similar frame.

(2) Appearance characteristics

The Shiba Inu is dark brown in color, with small oval eyes; its ears are triangular in shape, upright and slightly tilted forward. The back is very flat and short, and the mouth is tapered; the head is medium in size, the body proportions are very well-proportioned, and the bridge of the nose is straight and tapered. The black lips are very tight and the teeth are very neat and strong. The Shiba Inu has a thick and strong neck, moderate length, and looks energetic. The limbs are straight, of moderate length, and the muscles are very strong for running.

(3) Coat characteristics

The Shiba Inu has a double coat. The outer coat is straight, short and stiff; the inner coat is soft and strong. The hair on the face, ears and legs is short and straight, and the coat on the tail is slightly longer and upright, like a brush. The coat colors of Shiba Inu are gray, light yellow, cheese color, and brown.

(4) Overall characteristics

The Shiba Inu is agile, light and runs extremely fast. Its tail is thick and powerful, rolled up in a sickle shape or curled shape behind its back. The whole body is well muscled, the body is agile and active, strong and beautiful, the gait is confident, calm and straight, and the overall temperament is very good.

3. Is Shiba Inu easy to raise? Reasons for raising Shiba Inu

(1) Shiba Inu is very easy to raise. Shiba Inu is one of the cleanest dog breeds. It will clean its hair by itself to keep its coat clean and soft.Shun. The hair is short, and the owner can simply help comb it. The Shiba Inu has no body odor, so the owner can wash it once a month. Secondly, the Shiba Inu is a small and medium-sized companion dog with a moderate size and is suitable for being raised in a building environment.

(2) Although the Shiba Inu is very alert, it is very friendly to people, has a gentle and calm personality, and will not bark at night to disturb its owner's sleep. The Shiba Inu is extremely intelligent, has a high level of comprehension and is easy to train. It is very simple to raise, which is why Japanese farmers love it so much.

4. Is Shiba Inu easy to raise? How to raise Shiba Inu

(1) Although the Shiba Inu is very easy to raise, the owner must also master the correct raising methods. Shiba Inu is a hunting dog with super destructive ability and needs a certain amount of space for exercise. The owner can take it out for a walk at any time. If there is no time, you can leave the balcony at home for it to move around.

(2) The Shiba Inu’s coat is relatively thick and abundant, and it will shed its hair 2-3 times a year. During the hair shedding period, owners should pay attention to cleaning it to avoid skin diseases. In addition, when bathing your dog, be sure to use pet-specific shower gel for cleaning. Do not use irritating shower gel, otherwise the dog will easily shed hair.

(3) The Shiba Inu has a relatively independent personality. Compared with other dogs, it is not particularly clingy and may sometimes contradict its owner. At this time, the owner must be patient to train it and not punish it excessively. The Shiba Inu's dog food should be changed frequently, and do not let it eat dog food containing germs. In order to ensure its nutrition, you can provide it with some meat and vegetables appropriately.

5. How to train Shiba Inu

(1) Compared with other dogs, Shiba Inu is more rebellious, but it is very obedient to its owner. Therefore, during training, the owner should guide it patiently, and forgive it appropriately when it makes a mistake, instead of punishing it excessively, which will alienate it from you. Training is a repetitive process. The owner can train 4-5 times a day for 5-8 minutes each time. After repeated training, the Shiba Inu will obey the orders given by the owner.

(2) Shiba Inu is a very smart working dog with high comprehension ability, so when training, we can use the food induction method to train, and use its desire for food to stimulate it to obey the owner's arrangements. The best training time is in the early childhood. 10 minutes before the dog eats. This method is very effective.

6. How much does a Shiba Inu cost?

The price of Shiba Inu is affected by factors such as age, size, gender, bloodline, etc. The price of ordinary-sized Shiba Inu is about 1,000-3,000 yuan, and the female Shiba Inu is 100-300 yuan more expensive. If you are raising it as a pet dog, the editor recommends that you buy a smaller Shiba Inu, which will be cheaper.

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