• Shibas are loyal and affectionate but also can be independent and stubborn.
• Shibas have a beautiful short double haired coat. They shed their undercoat twice a year.
• Shibas are exceptionally easy to house train. They also are very clean with virtually no doggie odors.
• Shibas love to run, are energetic on walks, but they can be a very calm housedog.
• Shibas may or may not come when called off leash. Puppy school is essential for this training.
• Puppy and obedience school is a must for socializing your Shiba.
• Shibas are little guard dogs but not attack dogs, they will bark an alarm when someone comes to the house.
• Shibas are generally quiet and not a yappy breed.
• Shibas are very hearty and can be great outdoor / indoor dogs.
• Shibas are great family pets.

Shiba Inu Property Laws

1. If I like it,it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth it's mine.
3. If I had it a little while ago it's mine.
4. If I can take it from you it's mine.
5. If it's mine it must never be yours.
6. If it just looks like mine,it must never be yours.
7. If I saw it first,it's mine.
8. If you are playing with something else and put it down It's mine.
9. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
10. If it used to be yours, get over it.
11. If it's broken it's yours.