OMG! I want a Shiba Inu!!!!! (w/ Pic)

[aphex]

Ok i think i decided on what type of Dog i want!!!

Shiba Inu

Been looking for a little while and this type of dog seems to fit what im looking for....

1) Small/Medium (Under 30lbs)
2) Cute (but not Ugly Cute)
3) Well Tempered
4) Affectionate
5) Energetic, but dosent need acres to play in

The only thing im not sure about is how well they are for people with alergies (i.e. my girlfriend)

Anyone have this breed?

 

[EvilYoda]

lol, those dogs are so cute...makes me miss my pekinese, Lady.

Congrats on the decision, now good luck on finding one.

 

[DanFungus]

wow. Those dogs are so cute!

 

[isekii]

how big do those pups get ?

 

[conjur]

chick dogs.





Seriously...if I were to get a dog...I'd look into that breed (prefer Beagles or Cocker Spaniels)...or if I had land...a Lab.

 

[Chaotic42]

Cool dog.

 

[Parrotheader]

My friend has one of those. Beautiful dogs and I like the size (not too big, but not too small.) They DO shed quite a bit and I've heard they're not the greatest with kids, although his does pretty well from what little I can tell.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: isekii
how big do those pups get ?

Not bad...

17lbs for Female

25lbs for Male

 

[Hubris]

Gimme a mutt any day of the week.

 

[phreakah]

cute dogs!

 

[ckkoba]

Uhh yo, this isn't a chick dog. It's actually a Japanese hunting dog, not a lapdog.
My friend has one, and I have to say that she(the dog) is beautiful. That picture you put Aphex doesn't do justice to the beauty of this dog.

To answer your question Aphex, I don't think my allergies are that bad around the dog, my allergies tend to flare up more around the cat I believe.

Get one of these! Have you found a breeder yet?

Originally posted by: conjur
chick dogs.





Seriously...if I were to get a dog...I'd look into that breed (prefer Beagles or Cocker Spaniels)...or if I had land...a Lab.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: ckkoba
Uhh yo, this isn't a chick dog. It's actually a Japanese hunting dog, not a lapdog.
My friend has one, and I have to say that she(the dog) is beautiful. That picture you put Aphex doesn't do justice to the beauty of this dog.

To answer your question Aphex, I don't think my allergies are that bad around the dog, my allergies tend to flare up more around the cat I believe.

Get one of these! Have you found a breeder yet?

Not yet...

 

[MeanMeosh]

mwah! i like big dogs, i want a couple of saint bernards or alaskan huskies or wolfhounds to keep around.

 

[ckkoba]

Yah, the only problem was that the dog cost a fair amount when my friend bought her. I believe 600.
However, the dogs now 2 human years old and just a little bundle of energy and muscle. Really smart dog, she goes about does her own thing sort of like a cat. But friendly and always willing to play.

 

[imported_Tomato]

I WANT ONE TOO!!!!!!!!!

 

[Doggiedog]

I've always wanted one of those dogs too.

Plus they are smart since they are Japanese

 

[ckkoba]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I've always wanted one of those dogs too.

Plus they are smart since they are Japanese

I've always had this thought that Shiba Inus were actually bred from the Korean Jin-Do though.. the similarity is there!
Jin-Do picture

Shiba Inu

Beautiful Puppy!

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: ckkoba

Beautiful Puppy!

very rarely does one find a puppy that is ugly. i'd rate this one about average.

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: ckkoba

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I've always wanted one of those dogs too.

Plus they are smart since they are Japanese

I've always had this thought that Shiba Inus were actually bred from the Korean Jin-Do though.. the similarity is there!
Jin-Do picture

Shiba Inu

Beautiful Puppy!

Dunno but Shiba inu means Shiba dog in Japanese. It is also called Shiba ken.

 

[Gyrene]

I used to have an Akita Inu before I moved closer to the city. Wonderful dog, the attitudes are much the same between the Shiba and the Akita IIRC, though the Akita is much more likely to be aggressive towards other dogs. I was actually thinking about getting a Shiba, now that I have a smaller yard, but I haven't been able to find any breeders near me.

 

[Aquaman]

My friend has one of those

Very Cute

Make sure you check out the legs.

My freind had to get his dog surgery to fix a dislocated knee.

Cost him $1800 Cdn to fix.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Rufio]

ahhaha i thought that the shiba inu was a hot chicks name or something!!!!

 

[boyRacer]

I always wanted an American Eskimo and a Pomeranian

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: boyRacer
I always wanted an American Eskimo and a Pomeranian

I had a Pom.......... he lived 16 years .......... I miss him

RIP Rusty

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[blufrogu]

i happen to own one which i gave to my parents. female shiba inu ~3 yrs old. she is quite a handful. They are chick-magnet dogs too. However.... I can't stress how much these dogs are both cunning and stubborn.

1) Small/Medium (Under 30lbs)

my dog is 20 lbs, she's a big bitch (personality too). a good thing about this dog is that i can free feed it and she stops eating herself when she's had enough.

2) Cute (but not Ugly Cute)

definitely. i had a girl jump out of her car and ask for my email because she wanted to babysit the dog.

3) Well Tempered

for the most part.

4) Affectionate

not really but this probably depends on the dog.

5) Energetic, but dosent need acres to play in

that might be true but it depends on the dog. I think they'll be happier having a fenced in backyard to play in. she periodically comes back home with dead animals - really instinctive and high prey drive.