Explore the world of Shiba Inus

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Shiba Inus are clever, bold, and full of history. Let’s learn some fun and amazing facts about them.

Shibas have pointy ears, red coats, and black noses.

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Shibas have lived in Japan for thousands of years.

Shibas were used for hunting. These clever dogs helped catch birds and small animals in the mountains.

Shiba means ‘brushwood’ and Inu means ‘dog’ in Japanese.

They have a double coat, with the outer coat being stiff and straight and the undercoat soft and thick.

In many ways, the Shiba Inu is more like a cat than a dog. They are independent and can be difficult to train.

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