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The Shiba Inu is one of the "primitive" breeds, meaning they still resemble the original ancestor primal dog or wolf from long ago. The Shiba Inu originates from the mountains of Japan where they grew accustomed to the cold weather and snow. The Shiba Inu, in Japanese, is the tiniest of the six main Japanese breeds of dog. It has a storied and revered past and present in Japan. [...]
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There are several key aspects to what goes into the judging of a Shiba Inu. A general rule of thumb for those pet owners wanting to enter into their dog in a dog show is to not place collars on the dog as it will leave an unwanted imprint circling the neck. Because it is native to Japan, the Shiba Inu is judged according to the Japanese official set of rules. [...]
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As many owners of the Shiba Inu know, the breed is extremely animated which is part of its charm and appeal. They are very spirited as well as loyal and trainable, when a disciplined regimen is applied. And as dogs are known to do, a particular Shiba Inu was there in his owner's time of need and an interesting life was stumbled upon by her and him. Boomer the Acting Shiba Inu is a member of the breed who has catapulted his natural attributes into a successful and meaningful venture for both his owner and himself. [...]
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Many know the Shiba Inu as the breed that can come in the solid color similar to that of a red fox or in the swirl of black and white comparable to a marble floor. What most do not know is the name for that particular kind of coloration. It is called Urajiro, a Japanese term that means "underside" when roughly translated into English. The word Urajiro specifically refers to the strips of white that vary on any given Shiba Inu. There are certain criteria that the urajiro on a Shiba Inu has to meet. [...]
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A Shiba Inu tends to take ownership as son as he is introduced to a new environment such as new home after being brought from shelter. Major concerns should be dealt with as soon as possible, preferably when the Shiba Inu is a puppy. The Shiba Inu is a busy body and an owner must pay close consistent attention to him in the first months of training. [...]
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Those who have several cats may find adding the Shiba Inu to the mix a very easy adjustment. The Shiba Inu, considered one of the primitive breeds because of its original wolf traits, has a weird, endearing kinship with cats. Quite a bit of the Shiba Inu's behaviors is similar to that of the cat.
A Shiba Inu will tend to play and get along well with other cats. Their small sizes make them compatible playmates to he cat. He will oftentimes sun bathe much the same a cat would. The Shiba Inu dislikes being dirty in any way therefore he will lick himself clean the way a cat can be seen doing. He also may purr or do the "Shiba Scream", which sounds something like a baby lion cub trying his roar out for the first time. And they don't like to walk on leashes, not unlike his feline counterparts. [...]
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The ancestral origin of the Shiba Inu is the feral wolf. Despite its sunny disposition, the Shiba Inu directly rises from a very brutal and untamed bloodline, and still manages to retain some of the better wolf characteristics. The Japanese revere wolves and by way of bloodline association, they hold in high regard the Shiba Inu. Wolves fill Japanese legend and are depicted in positive way, hence the Shiba Inu being named a national treasure in 1936 by the Japanese. [...]
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Shiba Inus are quite stunning creatures that make for great show dogs. That reason alone causes them to be quite expensive, making it imperative for a dog owner to not lose him. Of course this imperative is no stronger than it would be for another breed, but Shiba Inus have a tendency to let curiosity carry them away from home, ultimately becoming lost. But there are various ways a pet owner can keep track of their Shiba Inu. [...]
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The Shiba Inu as a very interesting history tied to dog fighting as it is member of the six main breeds in Japan. It carries the blood of a champion since it shares its lineage with the Tosa Inu. There exists the Shiba Inu-type Tosa and the fighting Tosa Inu. Dog fighting is of course illegal and considered immoral today, but in ancient Japan it was an encouraged and popular sport. [...]
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The Japanese Chin is a small breed of dog that is said to have originated in China and then found its way to Japan. In Japan, it became a thing of royalty, often given as royal gifts to diplomats or important people that did good deeds for Japan. While we have heard about the Japanese Chin for years, Japan actually has two different breeds of dog. One type is the Chin, which the one is considered royalty and descendants from the Chin that came from Chinese aristocracy. The other type is Inu, which is a more common type of working dog. [...]
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