Description
Look at me! I am a Shiba Inu puppy! I was born on April 9th and I will be ready for my forever home on June 9th! I have been family raised on a mini farm in the country. I have had my shots and de-wormers. I have been checked by a veterinarian. For more information or to schedule a visit with me, please contact Leon Monday through Saturday. All Sunday calls will be returned on Monday.
Noble, agile, and beautiful is one way to describe the Shiba Inu. Shiba Inu can do well living in an apartment due to its quiet nature, but it needs its physical and mental exercise requirements met, at least an hour a day. Faithful and devoted, they are a good family dog, and can do well with children as long as the child knows how to handle the dog. Shiba Inus can be fierce with other dogs, especially males. The breed is a hunter by instinct so it is vital to keep them on a leash, and having a yard with a fence would be ideal. The Shiba Inu is most definitely a possessor of everything, its toys, treats, domain, and does not want anyone touching “their” belongings. They do well in cold weather due to having a double coat, the outer one is dense and straight, and the inner coat is silky and plush. Shiba Inu come in different colors, reddish-orange, ivory, tan and black, black, plus a varied array of other colors and markings. They are easy to groom, a simple brushing every week and a bath only when necessary. It is important to brush their teeth 2-3x/week, and trim their nails 1-2x/month. Handling the pup and especially their paws when young will be helpful for them as an adult to accept grooming without being traumatized. This breed is typically 13-17 inches high, and normally weighs 17-23 pounds, with a life span of 12-16 years. They are generally a healthy breed and with routine veterinary visits, and with love and care they should live long and happy lives.