Shiba Inu Dog

INTRODUCTION

Shiba Inu Dogs are  Charming, Fearless, and Confident dogs. They are from the Non-sporting group. Shiba Inu was originally bred for hunting. They are very loyal and great friends. Shiba Inu Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 49).

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Charming, Fearless, Keen, Alert, Confident, Faithful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Japan
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- This is an ancient breed

2- They were originally used as hunting dogs

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: shiba inu dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Red Sesame, Black Sesame, Black & Tan, Sesame, Cream, Red

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    12 - 15 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Length: 58 - 71cm (23 - 28in)

  • TAIL

    Shiba Inu tails are classified as curled tails. A curled tail – sometimes called ring rail – is a dog tail that curls upward towards the back to form a small curl

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 8 - 11 kg
    Female: 6.8 - 9 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year. Note that Shibas go into heat every 6 months

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two time a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    3 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Wolf-like appearance

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    1954

  • ORIGIN

    Japan

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families:
    Species:

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    The well-bred Shiba Inu is good-natured, alert, and bold

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM