Dead birds
My Starla brings me dead birds on my deck. I can't tell if she kills them or finds them dead. This is very unsettling. I grew up with cats used to this. I scream everytime I see this. Also we have an...
View ArticleGums bleed sometimes when chewing on bullystick
Does your Shiba's gum bleeds sometimes when they're chomping on ther bullysticks?
View ArticleWill you always have a shiba?
I think its interesting, given the growth of shiba popularity in recent years, to see how many people will always feel they will have a shiba in their life..... and why? or why not?... do you rather...
View ArticleMy First Summer with a Shiba
I was just wondering how do Shiba's feel about water? I live on the east coast and spend a lot of time down at the shore. We have a pool and go to the beach a lot. Will my Shiba swim? He likes being...
View ArticleAdding a shiba to a home with a small dog
I apologize if this thread has already been made, I've read another similar thread about shibas with other breeds, but I was wondering if anyone has had a smaller breed before bringing a shiba home and...
View ArticleThe right to be paranoid about my shiba off leash?
So over Memorial Day weekend, my bf and I along with our Shiba Tali went to his mother's new house where she has a yard that's not completely fenced in and right next to a road which isn't too heavy...
View ArticleRecommendations for keeping shibas cool during the summer?
Its only spring, but in the 80's. Halo seemed really miserable today and just panted while lying on the floor for hours, so I stuck her in the shower (which she didn't enjoy), and then sat with her in...
View ArticleHelpful info and tips for shiba owners.
I thought I'd make this thread to see how it goes. If you got any info, tips, or experiences from owning a shiba post them here. I thought since there's a lot of new shiba inu owners and owners to be...
View ArticleArranging Furniture with a Shiba in the Household
Deshka just turned two years old and we replaced the carpet in our living room now that we are through the "puppy years". We also decided to rearrange the furniture and much to my surprise we agreed...
View ArticleWife begging for another Shiba
Went to look at a new liter of Shibas today. Was 5 (4 males and 1 female). She's in love with the Black and Tan female. We currently have a 13 month old female shiba. We also have a 7 year old female...
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...
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 ArticleShiba Inu personality breaking the mold
Before I got my Shiba, Tali, I did a whole lot of reading on training and just Shiba's personalities in general. I knew that a Shiba was definitely going to be a handful and I was up for the challenge....
View ArticleShiba Play
Since there have been a lot of questions lately about Shiba play style and 'is this too rough'. Sunyata came up with the idea of posting a thread with some videos of Shibas at play. If we could get...
View ArticleHow much do you spend per month/year on keeping a shiba?
Hello, I'm just curious about how much people spend on a shiba inu pet per period of time. This includes vet checkups, toys, food, toothpaste, etc. I've done my own budget estimate (getting puppy in...
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Name Game SPAM
Next weekend my husband, Ruby, Simon and I will be driving over to Ohio to Pam @ Royal Kennels to get our new puppy. Does anyone have any ideas on a name for a little black and tan boy? So far we have...
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 ArticleHow big is your Shiba?
I was wondering what size everyone's Shibas are. My boy is very big. He is 40 lbs, and while he could probably lose a couple of pounds, he'd be quite thin at 35 lbs.My girl is 35 lbs and is a thin...
View ArticleWhy is he eating Grass?
My Shiba...is beyond words. He has such a personality it boggles my mind.So this week, his new thing is eating grass. He has never done anything other than pull grass roots up out of the ground for the...
View ArticlePost-Spay Qs
Mitsu was spayed today, and when I picked her up, the vet was busier than I have ever seen it before. Apparently there were a lot of emergencies. I didn't get to talk to my vet, but I do have an...
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