Shiba Inus are my favorite breed, and I plan to get one because their traits can compliment my lifestyle. They are about 15 inches tall and weigh from 15-25 pounds, depending on the gender. Their hair comes in a variety of colors described as red, red sesame, black, black and tan, and with some white markings. A physical bonus, in my opinion, is their fuzzy, curly tails! What is great about them is their ability to adapt to many ways of life. Being independent but quite affectionate, I would not have to worry about my dog when I am out of the house, but will return with a warm welcoming. They are small dogs that can live comfortably in an apartment, and have tremendous endurance to be a great hiking or jogging partner. Besides their ability to adapt to how I live, their origin is very interesting to me as well.
The ancestor of Shiba Inus came to Japan from China two thousand years ago. Over the years, different breeds of the Japanese spitz-type dogs have developed. The shiba is the smallest of the breeds. Because of their origin as hunting dogs, the name “shiba”-meaning “brushwood” and “small”- probably came from their surroundings. Now they are the most popular breed in Japan, being great pets able to fit into the nation’s notorious, tiny apartments. Even though I don’t live in Japan, I would still be able to find my little companion around the U.S. They are becoming quite popular, and I hope someday soon I will have the time to become another proud Shiba Inu owner.
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