Other Names: Japanese Shiba Inu, Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-size Dog
Country of Origin:
Japan
Lifespan: 12-13 Years
Male Height: 14.5-16.5 Inches
Male Weight: 20-30 Pounds
Female Height: 13.5-15.5 Inches
Female Weight: 20-30 Pounds
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The Shiba Inu is one of the most popular dogs in Japan, and he is beginning to become more popular in other parts of the world. Shiba Inu means "small dog", and this dog definitely looks like a small Akita . Originally used as a companion of hunters, the Shiba Inu has adapted well to household life.
The Shiba Inu likely crossed over to Japan from Korea and China. He is a descendent of the northern spitz-type dog and has been used for thousands of years to assist Japanese hunters in the mountainous regions of Japan.
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