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Shiba Inu Mixes

Imagine breeding a tiny Chihuahua with a larger Shiba Inu, and you have a compact, applehead Shiba Chi. Poo-Shis, a cross between a Shiba and a Poodle, are famous for their wavy coats and bulky bodies. And if youโ€™ve never seen a Shiba with a black coat before, thereโ€™s the Border Collie Shiba with its lush black and white color scheme.

Do Shibas Shed? A Guide To Shiba Inu Shedding

If you have a Shiba Inu or are seriously considering getting one, you need to understand what you are getting yourself into in terms of the dogโ€™s care. Their shedding patterns and grooming needs, in particular, are very important to understand, as the Shiba Inuโ€™s coat contributes to not only their physical appeal but also their overall health.

Shiba Inu VS Akita

While they are both in AKCโ€™s top 50 most popular canines, Shiba Inu is a smidge higher in rank than Akita. But Akita wins the loyalty award, at least in the movies, as Hachiko the Akita captivated film-goersโ€™ hearts. After all, this pup is just a massive cuddle bug that is highly devoted to its owner!

Fat Shiba Inu โ€“ Is My Shiba Inu Overweight?

You can tell whether or not your Shiba Inu is overweight by feeling around the poochโ€™s body for the poochโ€™s skeletal structure. An inability to feel a Shiba Inuโ€™s ribs even after pressing hard on the pooch suggests that the pooch is overweight, and necessary measures should be taken to correct the dogโ€™s weight.

White Shiba Inu

So, where can you find the White Shiba Inu Dog? The Shibas are growing in popularity in the West and have become the most popular breed in the area. The breed was introduced to America all the way from Japan some 60 years ago, and has been around since 300 BC. The White Shiba is double coated and the fur is short, with the undercoat being soft, outer coat being stiff and guard hairs are at most 2 inches long.

Shiba Inu Husky Mix โ€“ Your Complete Breed Guide To The Shiba Inusky

Shiba Inu Husky Mix is a combination of the fox-like Japanese Shiba Inu and wolf-like Siberian Husky โ€“ a good mixture of the somewhat aloof and reserved personality of the former and the gregarious personality of the latter. The Shiba Inu Husky dog can be a great family dog and a pleasant buddy to live with, for as long as you know what to expect, how to conduct a good training program and teach children to behave around a Shiba Inusky and respect its boundaries.

Black And Tan Shiba Inu

The Black And Tan Shiba Inu has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. The purebred Shiba Inus almost became extinct because of years of wars, disease, and the introduction of Western dogs. After World War II, initiatives were made to breed together 3 Japanese dog breeds, namely the Sanโ€™in Shiba, Mino Shiba, and Shinshu Shiba, to form the Shiba Inu that we know today.