Recently we went on a 3 hour road trip (both ways) and when we stopped at a wayside to take Django out to stretch and do his business, I came around the corner and met our first Shiba. I had never met one, except for Django, so it was really a pleasure! She was a dainty little thing, and the funny thing was, they didn't seem interested in each other at all! Her body language was clearly aloof, sideways, head up, turned away a bit. He couldn't have cared less. Normally he is very excited to meet dogs, and is occasionally cranky, especially if they are bigger. But he just didn't want to have anything to do with her. We were all surprised, and her owners commented on how unusual it was that she didn't sniff or want to play... At one point there was a brief encounter, encouraged by us humans, as they got quite close. Django snarled and she was ready to take him on. But then it was over and they became aloof again. I was sort of sad, because I really enjoyed meeting her, and seeing another of these amazingly beautiful creatures. We think about getting another one for him to play with and have company... but maybe he's too independent. Anyone else have weird encounters like this?
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