The main differences between Shiba Inu and Small Yellow Earth Dog are as follows: 1. Coat: Shiba Inu has black and cheese color in addition to yellow, and the chin, eyebrows and chest are white, while Small Yellow Earth Dog has coarser hair and only yellow hair; 2. Ears: Shiba Inu’s ears are mostly inverted triangle and always upright, but Small Yellow Earth Dog has mostly semi-erect ears; 3. Tail: Shiba Inu’s tail is curly and small, up to the back, but Small yellow earth dog is mostly sickle-shaped tail, only a few are curled to the back and longer.
