: Sturdy and agile, standing roughly 14.5 to 19.5 inches.
: Once a fierce hunter of wild boar, the Shiba is now primarily a cherished companion in Japan and the United States. For the complete guide, you can download the full PDF here. Download intro shiba part1 pdf
: Known for being spirited ( kan-i ), good-natured ( ryosei ), and alert ( soboku ). : Sturdy and agile, standing roughly 14
While there are more Shibas in Japan today than any other breed, they faced near extinction during due to food shortages and a distemper epidemic. The modern Shiba was reconstructed from three remaining bloodlines: the San'in , Mino , and Shinshu . Key Characteristics : Known for being spirited ( kan-i ),
: Ancestors of the Shiba likely accompanied the earliest immigrants to Japan around 7,000 BC . Archaeological evidence from the Jomonjin (Rope-Pattern People) era reveals remains of small dogs similar in size to the modern Shiba.