Latin name: Shiba inu
Japanese Scientific Name: しばいぬ、しばけん
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum：Subphylum Vertebrata
Phylum: Mammalia
Subphylum: subphylum True Animal
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Subfamily: Canis lupus
Genus: Canis lupus
Distribution area: Japan
Origin: Japan
Body size: Medium-sized
Use: Working dog, companion dog
FCI Number: 257
FCI Group: Pointers and Original Breed Group
- Morphological characteristics
I believe that many people have seen the movie “Faithful Dog” and moved by it, the movie is about a loyal Akita dog (details) daily to send his master to and from work, the master has died, but it does not know, still every day will continue to wait at the station. Day after day, year after year, until his life comes to an end. Why do we talk about Akita? Because for Shiba Inu it is almost a smaller version of Akita, in fact in Japanese Shiba Inu means puppy.
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the native Japanese dog breeds, and there is a big difference in appearance between male and female Shiba Inus. Males appear masculine but females look feminine. Male Shiba Inus generally range from 36.8 ~ 41.9 cm (ideal average weight of 10.43 kg) and females range from 36.8 ~ 39.4 cm (ideal average weight of 7.71 kg).
Head: The eyes are slightly triangular in shape, with dark brown irises and black rims. The ears are triangular, small, firm and erect in proportion to the size of the head and body. The nose is straight, the nosepiece is black, the lips are tight and black, and the upper and lower teeth complement each other perfectly.
Body: The neck is thick and strong, with a straight back line. The carapace muscles are strong and powerful, the abdomen is firm and well contracted, and the forelimbs are strong and powerful. The hindquarters are strong, the legs are widely spaced when standing naturally, the upper part of the thighs are long and the lower part is short, with no overhanging grip.
Tail: The tail is thick and strong, sickle-shaped or curly placed on the back tail is loosely single curly or sickle-shaped strong pointing to the neck or and the back nearly parallel, the length of the tail is when the tail is extended to reach the hock joint directly.
Coat: There are two layers of hair, the outer layer is stiff and erect, and the lower layer is soft and thick and dense, with a cream, light yellow or gray coat.
The Shiba Inu is small, good-tempered, has a sense of refinement and dignity, and is loyal to respectful people, but is sometimes aggressive toward other dogs, but it will generally follow its owner’s commands.
- Personality traits
Many people confuse the Shiba Inu with the Akita and the Chinese Field Dog. It is usually not recommended for first time dog owners to get a Shiba Inu. Because Shiba Inus are intelligent but do not always obey commands, training from an early age is essential.
If you are a beginner and really like the Shiba Inu breed. Before you get your little Shiba Inu, take some time to read more books about Shiba Inus and information on the internet. Or you can ask owners who have Shiba Inus at home to get more information about Shiba Inus from them. Every dog is different, and just because one dog hates the rain doesn’t mean all dogs hate it. Shiba Inus are a very sweet and loyal breed, and I hope everyone can be responsible for their own little Shiba Inus or future little Shiba Inus
1. Intelligent and independent
Shiba Inus are very intelligent and have a good comprehension ability. Puppies are easy to train, but adult dogs cannot focus well on their trainers due to their overly independent nature, which of course varies from dog to dog.
2. Brave and simple
The Shiba Inu is brave by nature and is not afraid of any hostile forces. It is never pretentious in life and expresses its consciousness clearly and distinctly.
3. Quiet and sensitive
The Shiba Inu is submissive and calm, and never barks in life, but has a strong sense of vigilance and sensitivity.
4. Friendly with people
The Shiba Inu is tolerant and friendly to people, and although it has a strong sense of territoriality, it is generous in dealing with matters.
5. Full of temperament
The Shiba Inu has a strong posture, runs swiftly, and is agile, light and resilient, beautiful and dynamic, creating its unique temperament.
6. Meek and faithful
The Shiba Inu has an independent nature, loyal to its master, and a gentle and pleasant personality. The dog does not bark and can guard the house, making it a very good companion dog.
- Conservation knowledge
The Shiba Inu is relatively easy to take care of compared to other pet dogs, first of all, the Shiba Inu itself is very clean and usually takes care of itself, its advantages are short hair, beautiful hair, no body odor, very little saliva, in the process of raising a simple combing regular bath can be. The following is a brief description of the Shiba Inu’s year-round maintenance knowledge.
Care knowledge
I. Shiba Inu spring care knowledge
Spring is the season when Shiba Inus come into heat, mate, reproduce and change their coats. It is important to pay attention to the management of dogs in heat, grooming the coat and preventing skin diseases. During estrus, dogs often undergo some special changes in their physiological functions and behavior. Female dogs in heat will wander around and should be poorly supervised, and should not be allowed to go out and mate freely, especially good purebred dogs, to prevent degeneration of the breed. Male dogs often fight for their mates and are prone to injuries, so injuries should be treated promptly.
Spring is also the hair changing season. The thick winter coat will be shed, if not groomed regularly, the unclean skin will cause itching, the dog will scratch and rub the body to eliminate the itch, which will easily break the skin, and it is desirable to cause bacterial infection. The unclean coat is easy to roll out, providing a favorable place for the reproduction of extracorporeal parasites and fungi, causing skin diseases. Therefore, the spring should pay attention to the combing and cleaning of the coat to prevent skin diseases.
Second, Shiba Inu autumn care knowledge
In the fall, the dog’s body is in full swing, appetite increases, food intake increases, the summer coat starts to shed and the fall coat starts to grow, and it is the second breeding season of the year, so there are many similarities between the management methods and the spring. Autumn food is abundant, the amount of food should be increased, the quality should be improved, for the winter to get ready for the physical reserve work. Pay attention to combing the coat to promote the growth of winter hair. In late autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so the insulation work of the kennel should be done at night to prevent colds.
Three, Shiba Inu winter care knowledge
In cold weather, the focus of management should be on cold insulation and prevention of respiratory diseases. As the temperature drops, the body is attacked by cold air, or due to improper management, do not pay attention to cold insulation, rain and wind blowing after exercise, as well as wet kennel can cause colds, serious respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia. The effective measure to prevent cold is to prevent cold insulation, thicken the bedding, and timely replacement, keep dry, and prevent thieves wind; in the days when the day is warm, the family strong outdoor exercise to enhance physical fitness, improve the ability to resist disease. The sun can not only warm the sun, the ultraviolet rays of the sun have the effect of disinfection and sterilization, and can promote the absorption of calcium, which is conducive to the growth and development of bones and prevent rickets in puppies.
Four, Shiba Inu summer care knowledge
The air is humid and the climate is hot, so attention should be paid to heat and humidity prevention and food poisoning prevention. Dogs in the high temperature and humidity environment, due to the difficulty of body heat emission, very easy to heatstroke. For this reason, activities under the hot sun should be avoided, kennels should be located in the shade, and cold water baths should be given to dogs frequently in hot weather. If the dog is found to have difficulty in breathing, increased skin temperature and rapid heartbeat, he should quickly apply a cold wet towel to his head, move to a cool and ventilated place, and seek veterinary treatment immediately. To prevent humidity, change and dry bedding such as bedding insults regularly, rinse the kennel with water and make sure to wait until it is thoroughly dried before entering the dog, and wipe the dog dry with a towel in time after it is wet by rain.
In summer, Shiba Inu’s feed is prone to mourning and deterioration, which can easily cause food poisoning. Therefore, the best food for dogs is fresh food that has been heated and treated to prevent cooling, and the amount of food should be appropriate and should not be left over. The food that has deteriorated should be firmly dropped, not to be afraid to waste and keep. Because the spoiled food may contain bacterial toxins, even if the high temperature treatment is not possible to destroy it. If the dog eats food containing toxins, it can cause food poisoning and death if not treated in time. Therefore, if a dog is found to have vomiting, diarrhea and general debilitating symptoms soon after feeding, a veterinarian should be consulted quickly.
In summer, the temperature is high and the appetite is easily reduced. At this time, meat should be reduced, fresh vegetables and broth should be increased or the type of feed should be changed appropriately, and more water should be supplied. In addition, summer is a good season for dogs to swim, in the absence of disease can take the dog out to relax.
- Feeding Essentials
The Shiba Inu has a naturally sensitive stomach and is prone to skin diseases if not properly cared for. Although the Shiba Inu has a sturdy body and a medium size, it has a small appetite. Therefore, it can save the owner a lot of money in terms of diet.
Feeding points
It is recommended to buy some imported dog food to feed Shiba Inu, the ingredients are mainly fish and grain-free formula, one is good for the skin, and the other is grain-free formula is good for the stomach.
Shiba Inu needs all the nutrients when developing, the most important in developing a good physique is protein. Puppies will not be physically strong if they lack protein during development.
Animal protein is abundant in beef, pork, horse meat, fish, and chicken, but these are not cheap, so you can use internal organs, such as heart or liver, or egg yolk, goat milk, etc., which are not expensive but rich in protein and fat to supplement nutrition. Special note, liver should not be eaten every day, it is recommended to eat once in a while is beneficial to Shiba Inu. Eating often is not beneficial but harmful.
Plant-based have diets such as rice, wheat, bread, noodles, etc., as well as vegetables eaten in the home can also be. In addition, calcium and phosphorus are indispensable nutrients for bone composition, so make sure to give your puppy some small fish, dried fish, bone meal and other things to eat. Special tip, when feeding fish, it is best to buy thornless fish.
Dog food plus these nutritional ingredients and use, no matter when it is convenient and good for the development of the dog. In addition, you can add some food with high nutritional value at hand and feed it in a different way. The amount of food should be fed in several portions so as not to distend the stomach, which is better for the puppy’s health.
Feeding in several times so many times also have a price, two to four months old dog four times a day, four to six months old three times a day, after two times a day can be. In addition, leftover food must be taken away in order to develop good eating habits. Because Shiba Inu is a sporting dog, try to take it out for a walk every morning and evening.
