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The Shiba Inu Breed

He looks just like a fox!

You have probably seen this foxy little dog, walking his little walkaround yourneighborhood. Or perhaps you saw him at the dog park, strutting his stuff, or maybe it

was at the dog show.These little foxes are striking. They act like they are on show all of the time, and theystand out wherever they go.

What are they?

Sounds like Sheba Inu, Shibu Inu, Shiba Enu the one and only Shiba Inu.

Sounds like Sheba Inu, Shibu Inu, Shiba Enu ... the one and only Shiba Inu.The Shiba Inu Whats That?!

The Shiba Inu - What's

That?!

The Shiba Inu is aJapanese dog breed.

There are six original

distinct breeds of dogfrom Japan, and the

Shiba Inu is the

smallest one.

The largest in the groupis the Akita. There

arent many red and white Akitas in the United States, but the few that I have seen, look

just like larger versions of the red Shiba Inu. And not in the Schwarzenegger-DeVito sort
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of way.

Between the Akita Inu and the Shiba Inu, are the medium sized Japanese dog breeds,

including the Shikoku, Kai, Ainu, and Kishu. These six Japanese dog breeds have verysimilar appearance and temperaments. They all belong to the Spitz dog family.

It's a wild thang!

Shiba Inu What Does It Mean?

The Kanji or Japanese character for dog, can be pronounced as Inu or Ken.Therefore, Shiba Inu simply means Shiba dog. Sometimes, you will also hear the Shiba

dog being referred to as Shiba Ken.

The exact interpretation of Shiba, is less clear. It could mean red shrub, for the red

bushes that grow in the region, where Shibas come from. Alternatively, it could also meansmall.

The Shiba Inu is certainly a cheeky little red shrub, so both interpretations work out well.

Shiba Inu - What DoesIt Truly Mean?

Shiba Inu of all colors

have the same fiery redpersonality.

Shiba Inu What Does

It Truly Mean?

I know that discussionsof red shrubs are truly

riveting, but you

probably want to moveon to what it truly
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means to be Shiba, am I right?

Well, you know what they say about red-heads and their fiery temper.

The same is also true of the red-headed Shiba Inu. You may think that you can get aroundthis thorny issue, by getting a Shiba of another color, such as the red-sesame, black and

tan, or cream colored versions. However, the Shiba God is indeed one step ahead of you.

Shiba Inus of all colors, have the samefiery red personality.That is why they are also known as - The devil dog, The not for everyone dog, and The honey, why the hell did you get this thing?! dog.

Indeed, the Shiba Inu is not recommended for first time dog owners.

However, figuring I was smarter than everyone else, or mainly because of lack of

research, I decided to get a Shiba as my first dog anyway. It was not an easy first dogexperience, but after over a year, Shiba Inu Sephy and I reached a somewhat peaceful

state of cohabitation.

My little red shrub still has some thorns, but he is growing some beautiful flowers as

well.

Shiba Inu Sephy - My cheeky, little red shrub.

Mame Shiba

Standard sized male Shiba Inus tend to range between 20-25 pounds, for an averageweight of around 23 pounds. Female Shiba Inus are slightly smaller, and have an average

weight of 17 pounds. There are always outliers though.

My male Shiba is a big boy, and comes in at around 30 pounds. He is not an overweightdog, just big-boned.
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Recently, some breeders in Japan and the United States have started breeding Mame

Shibas, which are essentially smaller sized Shibas. Mame means bean in Japanese, so

these are bean-sized Shibas.Mame Shibas are not recognized by any of the kennel clubs in Japan, or in the United

States. As a result, the breeding of Mame Shibas is not regulated, and many of the

breeders who sell them, do not breed for health or temperament.Since the Shiba Inu is already a difficult dog breedto begin with, we want to try and get

one that has a balanced temperament. Therefore, it is best to get a Shiba from

anaccredited club breeder, who has to follow strict breeding guidelines.

Mame Shiba? Nah - just a Shiba Inu puppy.Jomon Shiba

TheJomon period is the time in Japanese history from around 14,000 B.C. to 400 B.C.

The Jomon inhabitants reared hunting dogs that were a big part of their culture.

Archaeological sites have uncovered well-preserved skeletons of the Jomon dogs, whichshow that they have prick ears and a sickle tail. Scientists believe these dogs to be the

ancient ancestors of the Shiba Inu, and the other five original Japanese dog breeds.

Some breeders in Japan have founded the Shibaho association, to breed dogs withphysical characteristics that conform to the Jomon dogs of old.

The Jomon Shiba is a more feral looking Shiba, with a narrower head, and larger teeth.

True to their even more primitive roots, Jomon Shibas are more stubborn and less

obedient, than their domesticated Shiba Inu brothers.Given the already high level of stubbornness and willfulness in a regular Shiba, it may be

best to stay away from these Jomon dogs.
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Shiba Inu Sephy looking a lot like his Jomon ancestors in this foxy-shot.

Shiba Inu Why Not?

Shiba Inu - Why Not?

The Shiba Inu isindependent and aloof.

The Shiba Inu is a

clown.

The Shiba Inu is a charmer.

The Shiba Inu is one

of a kind.Truthfully, there are many easier and friendlierdog breeds than

the Shiba Inu.

The Shiba Inu is independent and aloof. If we want a lap dog wholikes to cuddle with us, then the Shiba is not for us.

The Shiba Inu is feisty and active. If we want a calm dog that just

lies at the end of our bed, and warms our feet, then the Shiba is
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not for us.

The Shiba Inu is a dog rebel. If we want an obedient dog that follows our every

command, and only lives to please us, then the Shiba is not for us.Why Do People Get Shiba Inus?

Yeah, they are a bit nuts. Maybe more than a bit nuts. However, once we get beneath that

fiery red temper, we will find a rich and deep Shiba soul.The Shiba Inu is a trickster. He likes to play tricks, and he likes breaking rules. We will

never be bored if we live with a Shiba, because he will always be up to something.

Sometimes, it is even something good.

The Shiba Inu is a clown. He likes being the center of attention, and he will do much toget to that coveted spot. What he does, will be original, funny, and very entertaining. In

fact, Shibas remind me of stand-up comedians. They can easily make others laugh with

their crazy hi-jinks, but they have a very sensitive and fragile soul.The Shiba Inu is a charmer. He can charm birds from the trees, if he wants to. Most of the

time, he may not want to, but when he does, look out! It is simply not possible to resist

those deep dark eyes, his infectious grin, or roguish charm.

The Shiba Inu is one of a kind. He is not like a regular dog. In fact, many people describethe Shiba as a dog that is more like a cat.

If we want a dog that is a bit different, a dog that will challenge us and grow with us, a

dog that will surprise us in both delightful and sometimes non-delightful ways, a trickster,a prankster, and a rogue, but sensitive, deep, and surprising then the Shiba Inu is the

dog for us.

He is like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, except with more fur and without the hat!

The Shiba Inu is like Han Solo and Indiana Jones, except with more fur and without thehat!
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Getting a Shiba Inu

Only get a Shiba Inu

puppy from anaccredited breeder or

from a Shiba Inu

rescue.

What do you think ofShiba Inus?

One of the mostdifficult breeds I have

ever owned.Difficult

breed.Medium Difficulty.Fairly easy.Piece of cake.

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Should we get a Shiba Inu puppy?That would depend on our temperament, lifestyle, and the amount of time we can devoteto a new puppy. The Shiba Inu is a challenging dog breed, because he is extremely

stubborn, dominant, and smart.

Shiba Inu training is a must, and it can be a very time consuming and frustrating process,especially in the beginning.

Patience and time are two key ingredients, that we will need in abundance.

Shibas are inside dogs, that need the company of their people. A Shiba puppy that is

constantly left in his own company, will become stressed, unhappy, destructive, andaggressive.

If you still want a Shiba Inu after all this then get a puppy from anaccredited breeder,

or from aShiba Inu rescue.
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Shiba Inu Sephy fell asleep during a hide-and-seek game.

Dogs and Humans Treating a Dog Like a Human

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Dogs are amazing! They give us unconditional love. They have great empathy and know when and how to give us emotional support. They are always ready for adventure and fun. They dont nag and they accept us for who we are. They act as if it isChristmas morning every time we come home from work.

It is therefore not too surprising that we would want to humanize our dogs and makethem into one of us.

However, dogs are not humans and treating them like a human can sometimes bring

disastrous results. Similarly, humans are not dogs. When we try to bite a dog with our

fingers, it does not work out very well either.Men and dogs are not alike, although some men try to make them so. White men.

Oogruk had laughed. Because they try to make people out of dogs and in this way they

make the dogs dumb. But to say that a dog is not smart because it is not as smart as a man

is to say that snow is not smart. Dogs are not men. And as dogs, if they are allowed to bedogs, they are often smarter than men.

~~[Dogsong by Gary Paulsen, pg 60]
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Dogs and Humans Treating a Dog Like a Human

Treating a Dog Like a Human

Treating a Dog Like a

Human.Dogs are amazing

*because* they are not

human. We dress our

dogs up to look like

humans. We feed ourdogs human food. We project

human motives andhuman emotions

onto our dogs.

There is nothing wrong with dressing our dog up, as long as we are careful not to causehim any physical harm, and as long as he is tolerant of wearing human type clothes.

There is nothing wrong with feeding our dog some human food as long as we make sure

that what we feed him is balanced, not too rich for a dogs digestive system, and does not

contain any ingredients that may be poisonous to dogs.My dogs love boiled chicken, turkey, and sardines. However, somecommon people food

including chocolates, onions, coffee, grapes, spices, and macadamia nuts, are not

appropriate for dogs and can cause them great harm.We run into the most problems when we project human motives and emotions onto our
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dogs.Dogs just do not think like us. If they did, they wouldnt be the amazing

companions that we love so dearly.

We run into the most problems when we project human motives and emotions onto our

dogs.Max pooped all over my carpet because he wanted to pay me back for leaving him alone

all day.

Susie growled at me today when I tried to pet her during meal-time. She must not love

me anymore. What an ungrateful bitch.Dogs do not take revenge on us for leaving them alone. Max likely pooped because he

was unused to being alone and became overly stressed. This is also known as separationanxiety.

Dogs growl as a form of communication. They are telling us that they feel uncomfortable

or threatened by our proximity. Dogs may growl when people approach their food, toys,

or other resources because they have learned through constant repetition that peopleusually take their stuff away. This is also known as food aggression or resource guarding.

By assigning human motives and emotions to our dog, we miss the true source of his

misbehavior; and miss our chance to properly help and retrain him to live well with us.Bad dog behaviorhas nothing to do with revenge, ungratefulness, or lack of love.
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By assigning human motives and emotions to our dogs, we miss the true reason for their

misbehavior.

The main reasons for bad dog behavior include -

1 Improper training or no training.Dogs do not come with a human-rulebook. They do not know which behaviors are

viewed by us to be good, and which are viewed to be bad. It is up to us, to properly

teach them our rules.

2 Boredom.When a dog is locked up all day with nothing to do, he will become frustrated. He

may bark at shadows, charge the fence, chew up our house, or escape.3 Fear or stress.

Dogs may become fearful or anxious of objects, dogs, people, or situations that they

perceive to be threatening. Because they are dogs and not humans, what they perceive

as threatening may seem silly or surprising to us. However, if we want torehabilitate afearful dog, what matters is his perception and not ours.

4 Physical pain or ailment.

When a dog is in pain or otherwise feeling unwell, he may feel more vulnerable. As aresult, he may strike out in situations where he is normally tolerant or calm.
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Dogs are not human but they have needs including the need to exercise, explore, and be

with members of their family/pack.

Dogs Are Not Human But

It is true that dogs are not human. However, this does not mean that we should treat thempoorly, neglect them, ignore their needs, or cause them pain and stress. Dogs need medical care. It is true that in the wild, animals have little or no access

to medical care. However, it is also true that animals who receive medical care, have alonger life span than their wild brothers. It is a good idea to take our dog in for regular

vet examinations, teeth cleaning, as well as vaccination shots. This ensures that he

will not only have a longer life, but also a better quality of life. Dogs need exercise, and the freedom to explore, dig andplay. Our dogs may notthink or act like us, but they have needs and goals, just as we do. When a dogs needs

are neglected or left unfulfilled, he may try to meet some of them on his own. This is

when he starts jumping over fences, digging up our prize roses, and tearing apart ourdesigner shoes. Dogs need routine, consistency, and training. Routine and consistency are

important because they help a dog understand what he can expect from us, and whatwe expect from him in return. This reduces uncertainty and stress, as well as helps our

dog build confidence. We also need to teach a dog our human rules, so that he can be

safe, living in our very people oriented environment. Dogs feel pain and stress. Dogs may not be human, but just like us, they feel painand stress. When we apply shock corrections, collar corrections, finger jabs, and

muzzle slaps, our dog will feel pain. When we alpha roll a dog and loom over him

threateningly, he will get stressed and fearful. These techniques are not magical theywork precisely because they apply pain. They can work on people as well, depending
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on our definition of work.

Dogs need exercise, and the freedom to explore, dig and play.

More on-leash digging

fun.Dogs are not human.

All this means is that

we should not project

human emotions ormotives onto their

misbehaviors. Rather,we should try to

understand them based

on their needs, and not

ours.Differences are good, differences are healthy, and differences make us stronger. We

should not try to make our dogs be like us, nor should we try to make ourselves be like

our dogs. Instead, we get the best results when we take the time and effort to understandour dogs, as they have taken the time and effort to understand us.


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Dogs are not human.

Just because dogs are

not human does not

mean that they reactbetter to pain and

aggression.

Dogs do not react better

to pain and aggression,just because they are

dogs and not men. Infact, this study from the

University of

Pennsylvania shows that pain and dominance based rehabilitation methods

frequentlyencourage aggression in dogs.Dogs are not humans, but neither are we dogs. We may try to bite our dogs with fingers,

alpha roll them, andphysically dominate them. However, this will not convince anyone,

least of all our dogs, that we are of the canine persuasion. Unlike us, dogs know whatthey are, and that we are different.

What these techniques do is apply pain and stress to a dog, which in turn causes anaversive response. This may discourage our dog from repeating a behavior, because hewants to avoid further pain and stress. In this way, dominance based techniques may

work, for some values of work. However, pain and stress also lead to a lower quality of

life and a bond that is based on fear.We earn a dogs respect and become a true pack leader by protecting our pack; not by

inflicting pain on our pack members.
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We earn a dogs respect and become a true pack leader by protecting our pack, not by

inflicting pain on our pack members.

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Dogs Are Not Human!People always point out that dogs

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we should still properly care for

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