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).
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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
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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
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 58 - 71cm (23 - 28in)
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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
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WEIGHT
Male: 8 - 11 kg
Female: 6.8 - 9 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Note that Shibas go into heat every 6 months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Wolf-like appearance
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1954
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ORIGIN
Japan
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The well-bred Shiba Inu is good-natured, alert, and bold
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
