How to see the Shiba Inu out of shape? Male Shiba Inu is more than 16.5 inches or less than 14.5 inches in height at the shoulder, female Shiba Inu is more than 15.5 inches or less than 13.5 inches in height at the shoulder, the coat is too long or feels like wool, and the base color is not qualified except for cheese, light yellow and gray. ~15.5 inches. The ideal shoulder height is the middle of the range of shoulder heights allowed for the respective sex. The average weight under ideal shoulder height conditions is 23 pounds for males; 17 pounds for females. The ratio of shoulder height to body length is approximately 10:11 for males and slightly longer for females. Bone mass was moderate. The male has a shoulder height of more than 16.5 inches or less than 14.5 inches; the female has a shoulder height of more than 15.5 inches or less than 13.5 inches. 2. The coat is double-coated, with the outer coat straight and stiff and the inner undercoat soft and thick. The hair on the face, ears and legs is short and flat. The protective coat on the body is upright, and the hair on the horse’s shoulder is about 1.5 to 2 inches in length. The hair on the tail is slightly longer and erect, brush-like. It is preferred that the Western Pug be presented in a natural position. Trimming of the coat will be severely penalized. Serious defects: overgrown or woolly coats.3. ColorThe description of coat color is as follows. A total of three colors are allowed, which have the same status and no preference. The undercoat colors are cheese, light yellow and gray. Serious defects: Cheese color, white stray spots, and other color markings not described in detail earlier are considered defects.4. Head expression: Good disposition, strong and confident gaze. Eyes: Somewhat close to triangular in shape, deep in position, angled upward and toward the outside of the root of the ear. The color of the eyes is dark brown. The rims of the eyes are black. Ears: Triangular in shape, firmly erect and small, but in proper proportion to the head and body. The ears are widely separated and slope directly forward, with the backs of the sloping ears blending into the rounded arch of the neck. The head is medium sized and in proper proportion to the body. Forehead: wide and flat with a slight notch in the forehead. The stop is moderate. The muzzle is firm, plump and round, with a firm jaw protruding forward from the cheek. The bridge of the nose is straight, with a slight taper from the stop to the tip. The length of the muzzle is 40% of the entire head length (distance from the posterior occipital bone to the nasal mirror). Maintaining a full beard is desirable. The lips are tight and black. The nasal mirror is black. The bite is clipped and the dentition is complete, with strong, neat teeth. Out of character: protruding upper jaw bite or protruding lower jaw bite. 5. Carapace neck is stout, strong and of medium length. The dorsal line is straight and horizontal (up to the tail root). The body is dry and well muscled, without any sluggishness of action or rough and inferior appearance. The forechest is very well developed. The chest is deep, with the distance from the horse’s shoulder ridge to the lowest point of the sternum being about half the height of the shoulder or slightly less. The ribs are moderately supported and the abdomen is firm and lifted upward. Back: firm. The loin is sturdy. The tail is stout and strong, rolled behind in a sickle or curl. A loose single curled or sickle-shaped tail with the tip pointing toward the neck and almost parallel to the back is the preferred position. A double curl or sickle shape with the tip of the tail pointing up is acceptable. The length of the tail is such that if the tail is made straight, it can extend to the fly joint. The tail is positioned high.
