Shiba Inu

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Japan
• He was bred for hunting

Personality and Behavior

• He's independent-natured
• He's reserved with strangers
• He's affectionate with his family
• He has a high prey drive and will chase smaller animals
• He tends to be aggressive with other dogs

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds profusely! You will find a lot of hair in your home - stuck to your couch, carpets and clothes - and to just about everything else. You will be vacuuming regularly.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His short coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds profusely you may find yourself brushing it a couple of times a week, or even daily, to reduce the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• NA

Photos

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