How big is your Shiba?
I have two six year old Shibas. Cujo a black and tan male probably close to 31lbs and Mitzi a red female who is actually taller and longer then Cujo and weighs about 29.5lbs... I wish I could post...
View ArticleDoes your shiba like the water?
I'm curious does your shiba inu like the water either swimming, just standing in a kiddie pool, shallow stream, or anything like that? Saya during last summer enjoyed the kiddie pool during the hot...
View ArticlePuppy to Adult color progression
Hi, I will be getting my Shiba Inu puppy in a few weeks and would like some help to determine the adult Shiba Inu's coat color. I noticed on a few of the member's puppy/adult pictures that the Black...
View ArticleStubborn Behavior
Hi everyone so me and Nala are new to this forum so this question might have already been answered at some point. Nala will be 2 this month. So one of the biggest issues i have been having with Nala is...
View ArticleWhat is your Shiba afraid of?
I'm asking just for fun...does your Shiba have any weird phobias or is scared of certain situations/objects? I just got Koji a month ago and aside from the normal skittishness here and there, I haven't...
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Any guesses what colour this cute shiba will be?
I've been on a waiting list for getting a shiba inu of various licensed breeders, and there is a chance that I'll get this gorgeous baby shiba. She looks different than the red/black and tan pups, and...
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Any guesses on how red, light, or dark he will be as an adult?
Here is our new pup at age 4 weeks. He will be the one on the right or the one on the left ... we don't know which yet.I have looked at many of your photos going from puppy to adult to try and get an...
View ArticleWhat makes a good veterinarian?
Since Saku and Mina came to our family, we've taken them to see many veterinarians on different occasions. While vet bills were scarily high, the quality of the care was somewhat disappointing. The...
View ArticleHow do I know if my puppy is in heat?
My puppy, Penny, turned 5 months old this week. She's always been a nibbler, but the past few weeks haven't been as bad as when we first got her. However, the past few days she's been REALLY mouthy...
View ArticleHelp please?? What's your crate size?
I've done so much reading my head hurts.....Shiba books and sites say get a 'medium' crate size, but what 'medium' is varies by maker. I've read through the threads here an I'm reading things like 36"...
View ArticleHow Cold is too cold
Does anybody know how cold is too cold for :A.) Fluffy puppy.B.) Full coated Shiba.sorry if this has already been discussed. thanks!
View ArticleAre Shiba's a good first dog?
I ask this question because my wife brought up a good point. Everything we read before we got our puppy was that this was a very hard breed to deal with and almost everywhere I looked it said this...
View ArticleWeird fur....transitional stage maybe?
Hello everyone, Toshi has this weird fur thing going on right now and I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this same issue with their growing shiba. When I got him at 8 weeks he had his...
View ArticleShibas with Babies
Hello everyone! I'm expecting to have my first baby in March of 2014. Everyone around me is pressuring me to get rid of my 2 Shibas, and it's driving me crazy. I've read previous posts and tips, but a...
View ArticleDealing with off-leash dogs and their owners
I'm sure there is another thread on this topic, but I didn't find it this morning. I'm curious, how do you all deal with off-leash dogs and their owner? Yoshi is the type of dog that must be on a leash...
View ArticleHeight for exercise pens
I am in the process of getting an indoor exercise pens for times when I need to sneak out for a couple hrs. Can anyone suggest a height? I am looking at either the 30" or 36". I would like to use it...
View ArticleHow to Bond with Shiba Pup
Hey guys!What are some ways you bonded with your Shibas as puppies? Was it instant or over time?[mod edit: changed category and closed thread due to duplicate topic]
View ArticleHow much does your 4 month shiba weigh?
Hey guys!! I was just wondering.. Do you guys remember what your shiba was weighing at 4 months??? Thanks!!
View ArticleNever Met A Shiba. What Do I Do?
Okay, here's the deal. My boyfriend and I are planning to get a Shiba puppy next year. I am not a first time dog owner, I have grown up with dogs my whole life. However, both of us have never seen a...
View ArticleBreeder Standards: 1 Person w/Dog Experience and 1 Person w/No Experience?
The title makes this question simple. My boyfriend and I want a Shiba Inu and we're waiting until next yesr to get one. I know that many breeders don't want a Shiba going to a home with first time dog...
View ArticleTeacher lifestyle and a Shiba
Hey guys! I'm still doing research and I didn't find any posts regarding this question. Are any of you teachers? I'm a high school teacher and I'm concerned about the teacher schedule and taking care...
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Is Ranto small?
Ranto is 2 months and 2.5 weeks old here. He weighed 3.6 lbs today. The pet shop said he was born April 9th, so he's just over 80 days old. He seems very small to me. What do you all think? Can I...
View ArticleThinking about a second Shiba
Me and my wife have found a breeder in our area with a female Shiba available and we have been looking for some time now, the only problem is our current shiba is now 3 years old. Is he too old to...
View ArticleTransitioning to Adult
So, this is my first puppy-to-adult transition for any dog, and I am really curious---what kind of changes might I expect and about when? I have read some things online and talked to a few owners in my...
View ArticleLearning to jump?
This might seem like a dumb question, but no one has seemed to ask it that I can find. When do shibas typically realize that they can jump? I’ve read all over the place and seen videos that they can...
View ArticleHow to introduce a second shiba to your pack?
YAY! I just got a phone call to confirm that we're getting a second Shiba!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy and can't wait to share this great news to everyone. Saku's going to have a sister! Many questions...
View ArticlePuppy feeding question
Hello, We finally got our girl, Mochi, last weekend. She is 11 weeks old now. She seems to be getting used to crate training well so far. Currently, I am following this schedule- Wake up @ 6 take her...
View ArticleCompanion puppy
We have put a deposit down for a red female shiba, and I’m wondering what would be a good companion puppy, besides another Shiba, that I could get to be with her. Now this ain’t my first rodeo, as we...
View ArticleWhy does he hate his harness?
So my dog hates his harness. Or more specifically, he doesn't want it put on him - once it's on he's fine and happy.Basically, when I figure it's time to go for a walk, I go get harness & leash....
View ArticleHow vocal is your shiba?
I'm asking out of curiosity. When I was first looking into the breed, I read that they tended to be on the quiet side, with the exception of the infamous shiba scream. But I don't think I have ever...
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