century but was saved by a group of Japanese breeders who dedicated themselves to preserving them. The Shiba Inu is one of Japan’s six native breeds:Akita(large), Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku (medium), and Shiba (small). They are also the smallest of the spitz-type dogs native to ...
The Shiba Inu TheShiba Inuis a Japanese hunting dog that would pursue birds, as well as other small game. While ‘Shiba Inu’ translates to ‘small dog’, the word small is a reference to the size of animal they hunted rather than their own stature. They are natural born hunters and ...
and many Chow owners describe their dogs as being fond of learning tricks such as ‘speaking’ and dancing. House-training is usually very easy with this breed as, like theShiba Inu, they are often described as being cat-like in their cleanliness. ...
For many reasons, a Shiba Inu is not a good dog for everyone, especially first-time dog owners. But if you are willing to take the responsibility and do your research on them, you stand a chance of caring for a Shiba. To figure out if they are the right fit for your household, thi...
The chow chow is a native of China and among the most ancient of all dog breeds, dating back as early as 206 B.C. DNA analysis shows chows are in the branch that includes the shar-pei, Shiba Inu, and Akita, and are distinct from the lineage of all other dogs. They were used as...
When thinking of the term “Akita” in the United States, the breed that often comes to mind is likely the American Akita. In contrast, the Japanese Akita is smaller and may even bear a resemblance to a larger-looking Shiba Inu. There is no shortage of Poodle appearances in film and tel...
Its appearance and temperament are very similar to otherdogs of Asian originsuch as the Korean Jindo, thePungsanorthe Shiba Inu. Unfortunately, the Nureongi is not commonly considered a companion animal in Korea. It is often raised on farms for the subsequent sale and consumption of its meat...
Your Catahoula Leopard is a healthy dog breed and with good care he can live to be 10 to 14 years of age. However, there are a number of reasons why some of the healthiest dogs can become ill. Knowing about these illnesses means you can take action and minimize the pain and suffering...
The spitz is any of a group of northern dogs—such as the Akita, Pomeranian, and Samoyed—characterized by a wolflike or foxlike head; a dense, double coat in which the outer coat tends to stand off from the body; erect, pointed ears; and tails that curv
a red Pomeranian named Marco. Marco was a small dog, weighting 5.4 kg, and considered responsible for the new trend of small Pomeranians, as Queen Victoria loved the small version of these dogs. The popularity of small Pomeranians increased and it is said that during Queen Victoria’s life...