People always say that
the Shiba Inu is a dog that is more like a cat.
I thought it would be fun to look at why Shiba Inus got their cat like status, as well as consider how they are different from cats.
Shiba Neko 1. Independent, Aloof, and Stubborn
Probably the most important way in which a More ...
Kawaii!
Dusty is an awesome Shiba who actually comes when called – Imagine that!!
Here is a comment excerpt from awesome Shiba parent Brendan –
“Just a quick note to offer hope to others that read that you can’t take your Shiba off a lead.
Well we have had Dusty a while now and after getting her More ...
Many Shiba Inu owners will tell you that “mine” is the first and most favorite Shiba word.
Shibas think that everything, including food, toys, the house, the neighborhood, and even their supposed owners, belong to them.
If not properly handled, many Shiba Inus, and indeed dogs in general can get aggressive about guarding their resources. Shibas More ...
I really like Spitz type dogs, so I am owned by a Shiba Inu and a Siberian Husky. They are both great friends, but have somewhat different personalities.
Which is better – Shiba or Siberian?
You decide – a cookie is at stake!
1. Pretty Face
Shiba Inus look like foxes and Siberian Huskies look like wolves. More ...
If you look at the personality, temperament, or breed descriptions of Shiba Inus, they are always listed as independent dogs.
Are they truly independent? and what does independence mean here?
According to Dictionary.com there are 17 different meanings to ‘independent’. Many of them describe the Shiba Inu well, especially the definitions pertaining to independent thought and action.
Indeed More ...
Is it a dog? Is it a fox? Is it a cat?
The Shiba Inu has many names, and many faces.
The Shiba Inu is a trickster, a prankster, a devil dog, a ‘not for everyone dog’, and a ‘honey, why did you get this thing?!’ dog.
Indeed, Shiba Inus are red-heads for a reason – they have More ...
My Shiba Inu is the most mischievous dog I have ever met.
His favorite activity seems to be figuring out how to push the “right” or in this case “wrong” buttons, and getting a reaction from everyone around him, preferably a negative one.
If you ignore him and are not affected by his “test”; he More ...
Shiba Inu Sephy
Land of the Happy Cows.
Education
SIRIUS puppy class I and II.
Basic Obedience II at the EastBay SPCA.
C’mon Let’s Go at the EastBay SPCA.
Experience
Terrorized first vet at 10 weeks old. Vet technician had to put on a muzzle. Later perfected the art of preventing forced muzzling.
Defeated and embarrassed experienced dog walker/trainer with high-quality Shiba screaming and leash More ...
It is inauguration day, and there is much excitement and anticipation in the air.
While listening to the chatter of 24 hour news, I started wondering if my Shiba Inu would make a good President – I don’t think so.
First of all, he is very self-centered and would just do whatever he wanted regardless More ...
What a fun holiday season.
Everyone is together, there are lots of fun activities, especially with the dogs, and some very enjoyable group movie watching.
I watched a fair number of movies this holiday season, including some old favorites. One movie that I always enjoy is Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove.
It is a very More ...
