What is Shiba Inu?
{{Infobox dog breed | altname = {{plainlist| *Japanese Shiba Inu *Japanese Small Size Dog *Japanese Brushwood Dog *Shiba Ken *Shobe *Shibe *Shober}} | image = Taka_Shiba.jpg | image_caption = Three-year-old Red Shiba Inu | name = Shiba Inu | nickname = <!--Since 2014, there has been a consensus not to include 'doge' on this list. Please do not add 'doge' unless a new consensus has been reached--> | country = [[Japan]] <!-- ---Traits--- --> | maleweight = {{convert|10|kg|abbr=on}} | femaleweight = {{convert|8|kg|abbr=on}} | maleheight = {{convert|35|to|43|cm|abbr=on}} | femaleheight = {{convert|33|to|41|cm|abbr=on}} | coat = double | color = Red, black and tan, cream, sesame, black sesame, red sesame. | litter_size = 3 puppies on average | life_span = 13–15 years <!-----Kennel club standards-----> | kc_name = [[Japan Kennel Club]] | kc_std = https://www.jkc.or.jp/archives/world_dogs/2576 | fcistd = http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/SHIBA-257.html }} The '''Shiba Inu''' is a [[list of dog breeds|breed of dog]] from [[Japan]]. It looks like a smaller version of the [[Akita Inu]], and was originally bred for [[hunting]]. Shiba Inu is one of seven Japanese dog species recognised as symbols of the country. There are two variations of the species. Aka-Shiba has red hair, and Kuro-Shiba has black hair. Shiba are popular among breeders in Japan. Shiba Inu are faithful to their owners but are wary of strangers. They are popular as [[guard dog]]s. The breed became famous worldwide due to an internet meme called [[Doge (meme)|Doge]]. ==Other Japanese dogs== * [[Akita Inu]] * [[Kai Inu]] also called the [[Kai Ken]] * [[Kisyu Inu]] * [[Tosa Inu]] * [[Hokkaido Inu]] * [[Koshi-no-inu]] (extinct since 1971) [[Category:Dog breeds originating in Japan]] [[Category:FCI breeds]] {{biology-stub}}