shiba - japanese dog breeds and how
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the six originally Japanese dog breeds. The breed was originally bred for hunting in mountainous terrain. It is one of the oldest dog breeds, originally bred to hunt and flush rabbits, mice, and other small game. The breed was declared a national monument of Japan in 1936. During World War II, the breed nearly reached extinction, due to bombing and distemper. Three bloodlines survived, the first Shiba Inu was brought to the United States in 1954, and in 1992 the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club.
The Shiba Inu, is one of the "ancient" dog breeds that hail from Japan. The dogs are primitive in the fact that they still resemble their ancestors from long ago. The breed originated in the Japanese mountains where they were bred to become used to the cold, harsh climate. A Shiba Inu is the sixth smallest of all Japanese dog breeds, revered in the past and even today.
Height & Weight: Males should be 14.5 to 16.5 inches and females about 13.5 to 15.5 inches (at withers). Weight depends on the animals, but generally ranges from 15 to 25 lbs.
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