Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is a breed of dog.

Aliases Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Size Medium Height (Male) 14 - 16 Inches Height (Female) 13 - 15 Inches Weight (Male) 20 - 30 Pounds Weight (Female) 19 - 28 Pounds Colors Any color Hair Length Short Shedding Heavy Temperament Independent, obedient Feeding Small Feeding Dog Grooming Moderate Grooming Training Moderately difficult to train dog Activeness Moderately Active Dog Friendliness Unsociable Dog Watch Dog Good Watch Dog Life Span 12 - 15 years Litter Size 1- 3 puppies per litter Year of Origin 1000 B.C. Origin Japan History Hunting small game FCI Number 257 Club(s) AKC Dogs, FCI Dogs, CKC Dogs, ANKC Dogs, KC Dogs, NZKC Dogs, UKC Dogs, Canadian Kennel Club Dogs Group(s) Non-Sporting Dogs