To Shiba-in - the breed of hunting dogs removed in Japan. Animals are very beautiful and perfectly are suitable for life in family, however they differ in independent temper and strong character. Shiba-in needs the firm and loving hand - then the pet will feel comfortable and will not begin to bring trouble upon the owner.
Appearance
The appearance leaves nobody to a shiba-in indifferent. This dog is very proportional, she harmoniously combines a charm of a wild animal and charm of a plush toy. Kids - fluffy, with the expressive extended muzzles and a thick little body are especially charming. Growing, dogs get an impressive bearing and a beautiful constitution. Growth at dogs average - dogs grow to 41 cm in withers, growth a bough should not exceed 38 cm. A body at adults to a shiba-in brawny, lean, very harmonious. Moderately long direct legs, the shortened powerful neck and the main attraction - the fluffy tail which is beautifully turned off by a ring. The animal reaches the ideal proportions pretty fast - in 2 years to a shiba-in looks completely created.The color to a shiba-in can be a miscellaneous, but red, sand, black and red dogs most often meet. White and cream marks on paws, a stomach, a tail and a breast are not considered as defects. Wool at dogs dense, brilliant, with a dense underfur, evenly covering a body. It should not curl or form bald spots.
Beautiful and courageousCharacter at a shiba-ina strong, times quick-tempered. Dogs are inclined to domination and not too love boughs that they ordered them. The deceptive "plush" appearance of puppies hides very strong will to which pets wish to subordinate both the owner, and all members of household. That with an adult dog there were no problems, it is important at once to begin to bring up a puppy. To Shiba-in are rather clever and betrayed. At the correct, strict, but fair education they will quickly take the place suiting all in the house. The dog differs in mobility. That to a shiba-in looked perfectly and well developed, it needs to provide good physical activity - long walks, games in the fresh air. The pet with pleasure will accompany the owner on jog or bicycle walk. To Shiba-in are not whimsical in food and differ in good appetite. For keeping fit they can be fed with professional ready-made feeds or to cook food independently. Some owners keep a shiba-ina not in city apartments, and in open-air cages. Dogs quietly transfer low temperatures on condition of the shelter which is well equipped and protected from wind. And here you should not let out them on independent walks. The freedom-loving and independent character can play a dirty trick with a dog. Provide the pet with toys communicate with him more often - to a shiba-in important to feel necessary and favourite.