About the Shiba

Shibas are loyal, alert, attentive dogs who alternate between periods of calm and increased activity. They are independent, but nevertheless make very good family dogs.

Their natural habitat was the mountainous region facing the Sea of Japan, where they were used to hunt small game and birds. As such, Shibas have strong prey drives.

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Japan
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FCI Group 5, AKC Non-Sporting Group
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Small
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12–15 translations.feature.breeds.years

Lively / Loving / Loyal / Alert

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  • Makes a great family dog
  • Needs a lot of training
  • Requires moderate grooming