People often find themselves drawn to the Shiba because he is conveniently sized, handsome and hardy, easy to groom, and clean and quiet indoors. However.... these interested potential owners must explore this breed in more depth, else they might be making a big mistake. The Shiba Inu, you see, is very challenging to raise and train. A bold, high-spirited "big dog in a small body," he must always be kept on-leash, for he has a high prey drive and quick reflexes and will pursue anything that moves. He can outrun and outdodge any human....and frequently does, for he has an independent spirit. Shibas are true runners. Shiba Inu owners need secure fences. Indeed, if you plan of leaving your Shiba outdoors unsupervised, he really should have a covered run (as in chainlink all across the top) if you want to be sure of finding him in the yard where you left him. Otherwise, his ingenuity and agile jumping/climbing/digging skills may send him over or under an ordinary fence. And once he's loose, he's gone.

Dog aggression is a common breed trait. Cats are iffy around many Shibas, and small caged pets will be stalked and probably dispatched with. You must stay one step ahead of the Shiba Inu, for he is both dominant and clever. He often tries to manipulate through intimidation and when displeased by something can emit a loud scream which may catch you (or your vet) totally unprepared. With his marked stubborn streak and mischievous sense of humor, the Shiba Inu does best with owners who are firm, confident, and utterly consistent. Shibas are possessive of their toys and food; it is said that if they could utter one word, it would be "Mine!" Is conveniently-sized, sturdy, and strong Has a wolf-like (spitz) appearance, with prick ears, foxy face, thick coat, and curled tail Is energetic, bold, and spirited -- not a lapdog Is smart and clever Moves swiftly with light-footed grace A Shiba Inu may be right for you. Massive destructiveness when bored or left alone too much

Excessive suspiciousness when not socialized enough Aggression toward other dogs and cats -- strong chasing instincts Containment difficulties and preventing escape attempts Running away, oblivious to your calls, when an interesting sight or scent catches his attention Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take chargeDiy Lace Chair Covers A Shiba Inu may not be right for you.Toilet Lid Cover Extra Large But you can avoid or minimize some negative traits byT Shirt Bayern Munich choosing the RIGHT breeder and the RIGHT puppy or choosing an ADULT dog from your animal shelter or rescue group – a dog who has already proven that he doesn't have negative traits training your dog to respect you

avoiding health problems by following my daily care program in 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy If I was considering a Shiba Inu, I would be most concerned about... To learn more about training the Shiba Inu to be calm and well-behaved, consider my dog training book, It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will make your Shiba Inu the smartest, most well-behaved companion you've ever had. Teaches your dog to listen to you, to pay attention to you, and to do whatever you ask him to do. My dog buying guide, , will teach you everything you need to know about finding a healthy Shiba Inu puppy. Health problems have become so widespread in dogs today that this book is required reading for ANYONE who is thinking of getting a purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed dog. If you'd like to consult with me personally about whether the Shiba Inu might be a good dog breed for your family, I offer a Dog Breed Consulting Service.

Once you have your Shiba Inu home, you need to KEEP him healthy -- or if he's having any current health problems, you need to get him back on the road to good health. My dog health care book, is the book you need. Raise your dog the right way and you will be helping him live a longer, healthier life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses. When you're acquiring a Shiba Inu PUPPY, you're acquiring potential -- what he one day will be. So "typical breed characteristics" are very important. But when you acquire an adult dog, you're acquiring what he already IS and you can decide whether he is the right dog for you based on that reality. There are plenty of adult Shibas who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics that are "typical" for their breed. If you find such an adult dog, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you. Just be happy that you found an atypical individual -- and enjoy! Adopting a Dog From a Dog Breed Rescue Group

Adopting a Dog From the Animal Shelter MORE OF MY ARTICLES YOU MIGHT ENJOY.....Located in Dover, Ohio, we are proud to call our Shiba Inus family and show dogs. Tintown Shibas are recognized by AKC with Breeder Of Merit status and participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T program. Breeding for health, temperament and correct type, I carefully research and choose from the finest pedigrees. We plan 1-2 Shiba Inu litters per year to further improve our breeding program.         We abide by the standards of AKC and the National Shiba Club of America. All of our breeding dogs are health tested for required tests.(Eye Cerf, OFA Hips and Patellas).Written We got our Shiba Inu in 2004 from a reputable breeder in the San Francisco Bay Area for $800.  At that time, Shibas were a relatively obscure breed, but have exploded in popularity since then, so I imagine the cost has gone up as demand has increased, and as others have mentioned is likely in the $1000-2000 range.In terms of process, we first found the breeder through the Shiba Fanciers of Northern California breeder directory, contacted them, and they told us about the upcoming litter. 

Once the puppies were 4 weeks old, we drove out to the breeder's home.  In that visit, we got to see all the puppies, ask questions, and were interviewed by the breeders.  All good breeders will want to make sure that the puppies are going to a good home, so they'll ask questions to ensure you're committed for the long haul, have space for the dog, know what you're doing, etc..  At 4 weeks, the shiba puppies looked like this:At that point, we worked out all the details, and arranged to pick up our new puppy about a month later once he was 8-10 weeks old.One thing to call out is that it's really important that you buy from a reputable breeder.  There are unethical puppy mills out there that don't treat the dogs in a humane way, and you don't want to support them, even if you can get a puppy for cheaper.  There are a number of established clubs that have breeder directories that might make a good starting point.  Here's a few you can check out:National Shiba Club of AmericaShiba Fanciers of Northern CaliforniaShiba Inu PuppiesUpdated Written The American Kennel Club has a list of their approved breeders here Shiba Inu Puppies and you can see the prices they list range from 1000-2000 although some do not list a price.