The most trusted guideline of Shiba Inu “Japanese Dog Standard”
The trait, ideal feature and figure of Shiba Inu is clearly written in “Japanese Dog Standard”. It was instituted in 1936 by Japanese Dog Preservation Society with the aim of preserving unique Japanese dog. Now, this is the basic standard for most Japanese dog breeder and owner, and commonly used as standard for dog show. We’ll explain in according to “Japanese Dog Standard” in the following.
The personality and disposition of Japanese Dog including Shiba Inu
This applies not only to Shiba Inu but also to all Japanese dog (Shiba Inu,Kishu ken, Shikoku ken, Hokkaido ken, Kai ken and Akita ken), Japanese dog’s good disposition is courageous, simple and pristine personality. They also have dignity and faithfulness to its owner and unadorned self-possessed presence. Besides, they are attentive, agile, nimble and vigorous.
All Japanese dog has these features by nature.
Figure of Shiba Inu
*Size
Shiba Inu is classified into small dog category.
*Male adult’s average size
Height 39.5 cm
Weight 9-11 kg
*Female adult’s average size
Height 36.5 cm
Weight 7-9 kg
*Ear
Well-balanced size triangle ear which stands straight and tilts to front a bit.
*Eyes
Triangle dark brown slanted eyes.
*Mouth
Straight shapely nose. Tight lip. Thick compact mouth.
*Teeth
Strong healthy teeth with well fit dental bite.
*Head,Neck
Wide forehead, shapely tight cheek, broad thick neck.
*Chest
Moderately tight egg-shaped lib.
*Back and West
Straight spine line from shoulder to the root of tail. Firm west.
*Tail
Strong and thick tail.
The most common tail shape of Shiba Inu is curly tail which curls toward front. (“Makio”)
Other than that, “Sashio” which stretches straight to front is also common.
*Hair
The coat colors of Shiba Inu are red, black, sesami and white in descending order. White does not tend to be valuated in show.
Shiba Inu’s coat is double coat.
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