Shiba Inu – What does this Japanese dog have? The characteristics of the breed

Shiba also known as Shiba Inu and Brushwood Dog. Brushwood Dog is a breed from Japan, more precisely in the mountainous areas adjacent to the sea of ​​Japan. Typical in its appearance are the sharp ears, the tail curved on the back and the thick fur. He is a dog with a strong character, who likes a large part of the exercise.

Shiba Inu is an independent alert dog with a strong hunting instinct. The feature for them is the so -called «Shiba Scream». When they are nervous or excited, they emit a sharp scream. Shiba is not suitable for families with small children who are unable to learn the rule of the «dog label». Also, he doesn’t like other dogs.

Shiba – Istoria Rasei

In the FCI classification, Shiba is included in Group 5 – «Spitz and Primary Dogs» and in section 5 – «Asian Spitz and related races». The Brushwood dog is originally from the mountainous areas of Japan. It is one of the oldest breeds: its roots date back to the third century AC at the old days, these dogs were used to hunt both small and large (even bears). Since pure breed dogs became rare due to the Second World War, the breed was declared a natural monument. Today there are farm dogs.

Shiba – Talie

Shiba Inu is a small dog. The adults touch: female – 35-38 cm in height, the dog – 38-41 cm in height, with a body weight from 6 to 10 kg in both cases. These dogs have well -developed bones and muscles. They are characterized by a harmonious and elegant form of the body. The shiba dog fur consists of a short layer of lower fur and a longer fur, which is rigid and dense. The tip and thigh are covered with slightly longer hair. The color of the fur can be black, white, red and red sesame (red with black). Shiba has sharp ears, dark brown eyes and curled tail on the back.

Shiba Inu dog – behavior and personality

Shiba Inu, after an adequate socialization process, will be a faithful, loyal and attached dog. However, it is reluctant to show affection or comfort. It is a good race for people who like sport and active recreation, as long as they are patients and consistent in their training. Training accessories can be useful.

These quadrupeds can be rather stubborn, incredible and intelligent. They are fast, energetic and agile. It is important to take care not only for their physical training, but also for their mental training. Therefore, from typical toys, it is advisable to buy the educational and interactive ones, such as. Trixie Toy For Dogs Dog Activity «Flip Board» 23 cm or Trixie toy «Gambling Tower Dog Activities» 25 cm.

Shiba Inu can hunt smaller animals. It does not understand very well with other dogs. He is distant and not a believer towards strangers. He is not a very noisy dog, but he has a high tendency to run, which is why he must be placed with the address, to be easier if you lose. In addition to the classic ones, there are also the brilliant ones.

Shiba – Health, Care, Nutrition

The average life of an Shiba Inu is 13-16 years. These quadrupeds show great resistance to diseases and temperature variations. Some of the most common conditions are hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and glaucoma. They are also subject to allergies, which manifest themselves in the form of skin and itching of the skin and ear infections.

Shiba Inu is not particularly pretentious in terms of nutrition. It should be fed on average twice a day. Energy requirements must be adapted to its special activity, age and needs. Representatives of this breed can have food intolerance. In this case, it is necessary to feed on a feed for cereals (for example the taste of the appalachian valley of dry foods dogs Little stand 12.2 kg, Happy Dog Minic 4 kg).

Shiba Inu requires a regular comb once a week. Autumn and spring, when the fur changes, should be combed much more often, using combs and brushes. It is useful to use the refueling brushes suitable for the breed. When it comes to cleaning, they are compared with cats. They are very worried about hygiene.

The price of a Shiba ina dog

The Shiba dog is not one of the cheapest breed dogs. The price for a puppy shock with pedigree is around 6500 – 8000 Ron.

The price is related to the small number of breeders for this breed of dogs. Reproduction dogs are often imported from abroad, where prices are up to 15,000 Ron per individual.

The costs for the preparation of the arrival of a puppy are about 500 Ron and the monthly maintenance cost of a dog in this breed is around 400 Ron. You must always have prepared money for any unexpected expense, for example, for the veterinary office. The decision to buy an Shiba must also be considered because of the difficult character of this breed, not all caregivers can cope with such a stubborn dog. If you are already convinced of Shiba Inu, carefully check the breeders they offer to the dog. Remember that a low price for an Shiba can mean a pseudo-races and inadequate growth conditions for the dog. Shiba Inu without pedigree is influenced by numerous diseases: physical and behavioral.

Szymon Wiszcz

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