though for most shiba inu It may not mean much at first glance, but the truth is that the name refers to one of today’s most beloved dog breeds. Medium size and robust, this animal is presented with erect ears, thick fur and a curled tail. It is a scaled down version of the famous Akita and has more and more existence. Adult males are about 39.5 cm, while females are around 36.5 cm.
Attentive, active and friendly, this breed is usually quite independent with a strong hunting instinct. One of its most characteristic features is shout shibaa high-pitched vocalization when excited or agitated.
The color of the coat is its distinguishing feature
As a general rule, Shiba Inu dogs can come in mainly five different colors, but the Urajiro is one of the most visible features of this animal – the hallmark of the breed. Like race, the word Urajiro Japanese. It is a word that consists of two terms, “ura” -reverse- and “jiro” -white-.
Urajiro is the hallmark of this breed (Photo: Yaroslav Shuraev for Pexels)
Putting them together creates the term Urajiro, which refers to the white area on the underside of dogs of this breed. This stain extends from the cheeks and nose to the inner back. It can also be seen on the inside of the front legs, along the entire belly and chest area. It is a highly valued identification mark in the Shiba Inu. We can find color versions with these facilities:
- Reddish. It is the most common version created by a coat in reddish and white tones.
- Black & Tan. Also known as black and tan.
- Sesame. The fur of the animal consists of shades of beige with some small areas of black and a white Urajiro.
- Cream. An unusual version with a predominantly white coat accompanied by some lightly fried areas.
- White. It is accompanied by white details such as light colored and in some cases white eyelashes.
It is one of the most beloved and beloved dogs in Japan.
It is known to be one of the oldest breeds in Japan dating back to 2000 BC, bred for hunting in the mountains of Japan. an epidemic of distemper to undo.
The Shiba Inu breed was on the verge of extinction after WWII (Photo: Anna Shvets for Pexels)
It was then that the care of national dogs began to be promoted and declared them the treasures of the country. The Shiba Inu was one of the breeds selected for protection and is a source of pride for Japan today.
It is the only native Japanese breed with a name that does not come from an area.
Among the most well-known Japanese original dog breeds today (Tosa Inu, Akita Inu, Hokkaido Inu, Kai Ken and Kishu Ken), the Shiba Inu are those whose name is not related to a specific geographic area. This is because this animal was developed in different parts of the country for the same purpose, for hunting.
Shiba means small bush in Japanese and refers to her hunting style (Photo: Valeria Boltneva for Pexels)
As such, its name derives from the hunting technique they used, as it was very common for them to burrow into the bushes to scare off their prey. Therefore, Shiba means small bush in Japanese.
Confusing many, he is not Hachiko’s dog.
Although they are very similar physically and can be easily confused, the Shiba Inu is not the breed of the famous Hachikō dog. This was an Akita Inu of a similar breed but with a larger head and round eyes. In addition, they can reach a height of about 67.61 centimeters and weigh up to 30 kg.
The Hachiko breed from the movie “Always With You” is the Akita Inu, which is very similar to the Shiba Inu, but has larger and more robust specimens.
It has a very strong genetic relationship with wolves.
In 2004, a study conducted by the University of Washington on the genetic makeup of the domestic dog showed results that provided insight into the origin of existing dogs and their relationship to the wolf. Based on a sample of 424 dogs representing 85 different breeds from different geographic regions, this study showed that the Shiba Inu was part of the breed group that showed the strongest genetic relationship to wolves.
The Shiba Inu is part of the breed group that has a stronger genetic relationship to wolves (Photo: Meruyert Volunteer for Pexels)
In short, the Shiba Inu is a very affectionate pet to its owner, which considers itself a good companion dog. It is also very suitable for apartment or home life.
Main photo | anna shvets
Photos | Yaroslav Shuraev, Anna Shvets, Valeria Boltneva, Meruyert Volunteer
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