Shiba scream
Got this idea from the vaccination discussion and Brad and I have had this discussion before.When was the first time you heard that infamous scream? I picked Niko up from the breeder and the whole way...
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6 months weight and adult weight
This topic has been beat like a dead horse I know, but I still couldn't find a similar comparison.Kiba is a week away from being 6 months and weights 22 lbs currently. His mother is 21 lbs and his...
View ArticleHow much does your Shiba sleep?
Lucy has been sleeping a lot lately. When I say a lot, I mean basically all the time. I'm a little concerned about it and I have a call in to the vet, but I thought I'd get other people's input as...
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 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 much is that doggy in the window?
Call me a sucker, but the shiba has totally reeled me in. After talking about them for a couple years now and dropping subtle hints (i.e., youtube videos, borrowed library books, and all things shiba...
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New Fur baby?
So in the next month or so we will have a new addition to our house. He will be an Alaskan klee kai (a miniature husky so it will look like a puppy forever)and since he will be much more of a baby than...
View ArticleName thread
Why did you name your dog that name? Where did it come from and does it mean anything?Saya is the name I wanted my female shiba to be and luckily it fitted Saya's personality.I got the name from the...
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 ArticleUsing the advanced search function on the Forum
When getting ready to start a new thread, please make sure that there is not already a tread on a similar topic that you can post in. But how do you find out of there is already thread on the topic?Use...
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 ArticleHow to post a video
Can someone help me with instructions on how to post a video here? I want to show Django resource guarding, and ask for advice. It's just short, but I am not sure how to do it.Thanks!
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What determines "Fluffiness"?
As I view the threads in this forum, something has me a bit puzzled. I notice that some Shibas are rather flully and some have a short coat. So I am curious... What determines which way they turn out?...
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Good fencing for Shibas
While I haven't seen this question asked a lot, it does seem like an important question: what kind of fencing is good for Shibas? I thought I'd share a story of what happened today--and has happened in...
View ArticleDifficulties with the Walk
My Renji tends to pull a lot and isnt content walking at slower paces. As soon as I get him through the door it's like his attention scatters to everyone and everything but me. He pulls me down the...
View ArticleRaccoons, Possums, and Skunks
We live just outside of Chicago, and we periodically see raccoons, possums, and skunks in our backyard. We will be bringing home Hunter, our Shiba pup in a couple of weeks and have some concern with...
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...
View ArticleQuestion about Creamie Shibas
Do all cream shiba's noses turn pink? When does this happen?Sake's nose is all black, but she is only 5 months old. Just wondering.:)[changed category ~mod.]
View ArticleCatlike Shibas
What are your thoughts? Do you think shibas really are cat-like? I came across this and thought it was pretty accurate. From my experience thus far, it was like someone was explaining my dogs...
View ArticleOwning a Dog v 8 hour work days -- opinions?
One general pet peeve of mine is that most sites you look at, for any breed, tell you that if you work about 8 hours a day, you should probably reconsider getting a dog, and I feel that this is pretty...
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