Earth Dog refers to the Chinese Field Dog and Shiba Inu is a Japanese breed of dog. The earth dog is dull yellow in color, with sparse hair and a coarse texture. The Shiba Inu has a tighter coat with a glossy golden color and is soft and delicate to the touch. The range of the earth dog is relatively large, and generally all native Chinese dog breeds are called earth dogs, while Shiba Inu refers to a single dog breed.
