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14 Reasons You Should Finally Get a Shiba Inu

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

All dogs are adorable, but if you want a good-natured, charming, and loyal dog who is strong-willed and confident but wants nothing in the world but to cuddle with its people, a Shiba Inus might be what you're looking for!

Want to know more about this breed? Here are 14 reasons you should finally get a Shiba Inu.

#1 This breed is fairly young. ?

A Shiba Inu sitting in swing at the park
This breed has recently come to the USA.

#2 They have an interesting name!

A Shiba Inu sitting on the floor with its begging face
The Shiba Inu name probably means "brushwood dog".

#3 Shiba Inus have an ability to dig the ground ?

A Shiba Inu puppy lying on the ground
only with the help of their noses ?

#4 They were created to hunt.

A Shiba Inu lying on the grass under the tree
Shiba inu was bred hunt boars, birds and bears.

#5 They also have dense undercoats ?

A Shiba Inu sitting on the pavement while smiling
This allows them to withstand cold temperatures.

#6 You won’t believe, but they are the smallest dogs ?

A Shiba Inu sitting on top of the wooden bench at the park while smiling
of course, among all Japanese dogs (Akita Inu, Shikoku Inu, Kishu Inu, Hokkaido, and Kai Ken). ?

#7 Some even think they are similiar to wolves! black and white photo of a Shiba Inu sitting on the grass #8 And maybe to popular singers ? ? ? A Shiba Inu lying on the grass with its mouth open #9 Shiba Inu will protect your dumbbells, while you are eating ? A Shiba Inu standing on the floor #10 They are truly loved in Japan ?

A Shiba Inu wearing a blue shirt while standing on top of its dog house in the front yard
They are the number one dog in the country.

#11 They are real drama-queens! ?

A Shiba Inu lying on the floor with its mouth open showing its teeth while being brushed
Sources of stress can be getting baths or having their nails cut.

#12 Shiba Inu is an extremely loyal pet!

A Shiba Inu sitting on the floor with its sad face
They sometimes can be standoffish with strangers, but they are absolutely loyal to their families.

#13 Moreover, they are very beautiful ? A Shiba Inu wearing a cute blue scarf while sitting on the grass with blue hydrangea flowers behind her

#14 Shiba Inu likes being at photos ?

A Shiba Inu wearing sunglasses while lying on the couch

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