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Shiba Inu Traits: Is the SHIBA INU right for you????

If you want a dog that is:
*Cute and adorable from birth
*Cat like with it's grooming habits requiring few baths
*Independent and aloof
*Quiet, Most shibas don't bark much
*Alert, Bold and Confident
*Extremely smart
*Very curious about everything around him
*Lively and high spirited
*Small sized, athletic, strong with a "BIG DOG" personality
Then the shiba might be for you.....

Now, if you DON'T want a dog that:
*Can not be let off leash unless in a secure fenced area
*Is cunning, manipulative, strong willed and dominant
*Does not like to be held, restrained or cuddled
*Can be aggressive to other animals
*Has strong prey instincts and chases small animals that run
*Can be possessive of his food and toys
* Has the tendency to bolt through open doors
*Has the ability to climb fences or dig under them
* Is double coated and sheds large amounts twice a year
*Is a breed that is not always tolerant of young children
*Can emit a piercing "Shiba Scream" when unhappy or afraid
*Needs constant socialization with animals, people, sights and sounds
Then the shiba is not the right dog for you.

Potential owners will be heavily screened and well advised on all levels. 

First time shiba owners:  DO YOUR RESEARCH!

We DO NOT recommend a Shiba Inu for first time dog owners.