Is a Shiba Inu the Right Breed of Dog for You?
When choosing a dog, it’s important to choose the breed that’s right for you. In order to do that, you need to know the characteristics and temperament of the breed you’re thinking about adopting or purchasing before you do so. The Shiba Inu is just one breed among many from which to choose. History/Background: The Shiba Inu (pronounced SHEE-ba inu) was brought to Japan from China 2000 years ago. Shiba means “brushwood” and “small,” and inu means “dog.” It is sometimes translated as “little brushwood dog.” It was originally bred to flush birds and hunt small game in the dense undergrowth of Japan’s mountainous terrain but is now primarily a companion dog. It is probably of chow chow and kyushu blood. It is the smallest of the Japanese native breeds. There are more Shibas in Japan than any other breed. This breed almost became extinct during World War II but is now the most popular breed in Japan and becoming more popular in the United States. It was brought to the United States in 1954
