My shibe approached me in a park one day when i was walking my dogs and jumped into my car. No collar and obviously starving. Home we went and he jumped onto my husband's lap, taking care of any potential objections to adoption there. We couldn't trace his 'owner' (the idea of owning a shibe is laughable) so he stayed. He decided on his own walk times by climbing out of any open window and going for a stroll when he felt like it. Obedience training? Don't make me laugh. He reacted with polite embarrassment to our efforts. We knew Otto for 7 wonderful years before he died of cancer. What a gentleman he was. I miss him every day.
Shiba inus come in 3 colors. Cream is not a standard color nor is it intentionally bred for (in good breeders). The video should have clarified this because any reputable breeder that is breeding for creams is more than likely a puppy mill. Otherwise, this was a great video! :)
they forgot to mention that they are escape artists!! This is VERY important for anyone considering getting a shiba!! My dog will bolt out of my door at any opportunity!! He refuses to return, despite being called, bribed with treats, etc...he only comes back when good and ready...it's quite annoying...if I would have known this, I would never have gotten one
Nope, it's officially INU, not KEN, although people usually say ken. Same with the Akita. Yes, "inu" is dog, but "ken" is too. Same kanji, different way of reading it (on-yomi and kun-yomi).
brolyfilth What does that have to do with Shiba Inus or this convo? (o_0) Are you implying that I am wrong? Okay then: I'm half-Japanese; been in Yokohama my whole life (except first 2 years in 'Murica). So it's not wise to argue with me about Japanese phrases. It's my first language. (:
A lot of people are confused by how Shiba’s can be so closely related to wolves, but if you look up a picture of what the Japanese Wolves looked like before they went tragically extinct, you’ll quickly realize why they’re considered as such. The old Japanese Wolves basically looked like large, feral Shiba’s. It’s wild.
@ThisCreatedAccount Sorry to hear that 😟. But doggy heaven 😍 sounds good. My family adopted him five years ago. He survived cancer too. A psychic told my mom he's playing around in the yard.
My Shiba is only selectively cat-like. He likes to keep himself clean, and is independent. He's extremely affectionate, but it's always on his own terms. The older he is, the more he loves to cuddle, but in no way is a Shiba a lap dog. He's now 4 years old.
I never heard MY Shiba Inu do a shiba scream. When I come back from a long day he just runs toward me. And also my Shiba was always friendly to strangers and friendly to other dogs.
Really?! I spend a month there each year as my SO currently lives there. I've seen plenty of dogs out there, but never a Shiba, so I guess I just assumed it was too hot for them or something. That's excellent to hear!
@@Ruscharound19 Yeah I was on Oahu in Waikiki, and I'll never forget asking a nice old Japanese lady if I could take a pic of her dog to send back to my old roommate... despite all my praise the Shiba was completely uninterested and looked at me like I was just wasting their time😂
Found out from my vet my dog is a Shiba cross. After watching this it's quite clear she is. She makes the same sounds, she's stubborn as hell, does the Shiba scream and she's always cleaning herself.
My shiba inu is Black and tan and i'm soo glad that i have him, he is new so he is still feeling somewhat uncomfortable at his new home beacuse of cats, but he is a good boy.
Yes I have a cream Shiba puppy 🐶 3 and a half months old now, very mischievous, extremely active, hyper , playful all the time and stubborn too, at times I really don’t know how to cool him down lol so much energy
I love my Shiba! One of the best dogs I've had :) Maybe I just got lucky but I always found the statement "Shibas can be hard to train" funny. Mine has no problems when it comes to training at all. He loves it! I usually brush him once or twice a week and that seems to do just fine. More often when he is blowing his coat.
Don't expect your shiba to act like a golden retriever or a German shepherd or treat them like one...a shiba needs a whole different approach and is not fit for everyone
my cousin has two shibas, a white and brown. she's had pucca for 7 years and bailey for 4 years. i love them and i love dogsitting them but the problem is they shed so so much. if you ever go into my cousin's car, it's full of dog fur and in the end of the day i have dog fur all over my clothes. she grooms them 3-4 times a weeks so i don't understand why they shed everywhere. anyone?
Are Shiba Inus really as small as people say them to be? They don't look that small on videos... Like, are they as small as pugs? (The only dog whose size I am familiar with lol) Or are they bigger? If so, by how much would you estimate?
My shiba grew up with lots of people around which was very good for her socialization . she gets very happy and excited when anybody comes to the house and loves to play especially with children because the kids will run with her and play ball . However she is a terrible watch dog as i suspect she would invite burglars in for tea.
@@alyssahinton3 Do proper research, not RU-vid videos. Grab a book that has actual facts and tips in it. Or at the very least Google research about Shibas and only go with reliable sources.
Hahah seems like my uncle's shiba -Riko is opposite to these shibas. My uncle trained him in a few weeks to shake, sit, lie, and fetch. He is so friendly, but protective. I love him so much
I don't get how they're independent and don't like to please their owner by they're loyal and affectionate to them? Like what actions express their loyal and affection?
Think of it like being married to a really well adjusted adult. If you shouted 'COME HERE!' to your well adjusted spouse they would look at you compassionately, wonder what had got into you, and decide whether coming over to you fit in with their plans or not. They might come to you or they might not. They might go shopping instead. They wouldn't get annoyed with you but they wouldn't feel the need to explain why they weren't obeying you because hey, we're both adults here, right? They'd notice that you were the kind of person who likes to give orders a lot (you silly old bossypants) but they wouldn't take it personally. They would just get on with their own agenda and love you just the same.
I have a shiba inu, she sheds a ton for a couple of weeks every half year, is otherwise completely fine, and does not need daily grooming. In fact, they need very little grooming at all where I live, so I am not sure if Hawaii has the best climate for sheebs.
Amir I paid $1000 for my Shiba. Do not buy a Shiba just because they are "cheaper" this usually means they are either commercially bred, backyard bred or from a puppy mill. a more expensive dog will be healthier and have a better temperament.
Shibas love to chase things so a cat that is well socialized and doesn't mind a dog up in its face is good. My shiba only does the shiba scream when I have to leave him at the house. But it doesn't sound like the videos shiba scream.