The Shiba Inu Blog

Top 3 Best Jerky Treats and Snacks for Your Shiba Inu
When it comes to keeping your Shiba Inu fed and obedient, treats will certainly do the trick. However, you don’t want to over-feed your pooch,

3 Memory Foam Dog Bed Reviews of Medium/Large Dog Beds for the Shiba Inu
The beds below outline similar features and prices on Amazon.com. If you are trying to choose a dog bed for your Shiba Inu, you need

Mari and Her Three Puppies: A Story of a Shiba Inu’s Selflessness
Unless you live in Japan, you may not know about the movie, “Mari and Her Three Puppies,” which recounts the true story about a Shiba

Shiba Inus, Akitas, and The Shibakita
Both Shiba Inus and Akitas are Spitz dogs, and are ancient breeds of Japan. They look similar in appearance, looking fox-like, friendly, and proud. What

How to Maintain Your Shiba’s Weight
Obesity is a major health problem for many Shiba Inus. You need to maintain your dog’s weight so he remains healthy and slim. Obesity can

Dental Disease and Shiba Inus
A chronic problem in dogs, dental disease usually affects most canines by the time they are two years old. Unfortunately, the Shiba Inu is more

The Eyes Have It: Unique Features of the Shiba Inu
One of the distinct features of the Shiba Inu is its eyes – a feature that distinguishes it from western dog breeds. The triangular shape

Origins of the Shiba Inu in Japan
Before you adopt a Shiba Inu, it is nice to know something about its history. This Japanese bred dog’s name means “little brushwood” (Shiba) “dog”

Does Your Shiba Puppy Like to Bite?
If your Shiba puppy is teething, it will tend to chew and bite almost everything in sight. Even by enforcing dog obedience training, your pup

How to Know If Your Shiba Inu Has Fleas
If you suspect your Shiba Inu has fleas, address the problem right away. You may have not come across this problem before and have no

Giardia: How to Prevent and Treat In Puppies
Giardia: How to Prevent and Treat In Pets Giardia is often thought to be bacteria, a virus, or worm, instead, represents it a one-celled parasite.

Shiba Inu: Names You Should Consider!
Congratulations on Your New Shiba! You have just decided to make a Shiba Inu your companion dog, but you have not yet named it. Naming

Shiba Inu Scream- Truth or Myth?
Shiba Inu scream despite barking. The Japanese Shiba Inu does not bark, but it still is known to vocalize. It either whines or is known

Bonding With Your Shiba Inu: Things to consider
Keep In Mind Before You Start To build a strong bonding with your Shiba Inu, you have to practice respect – respect him for the

Shiba Inu: A Complete Breed Guide
With its fox-like appearance and engaging personality, the Shiba Inu stands out among ancient dog breeds. Today, the Shiba is a well-recognized dog breed, known

Potty Training a Shiba Inu: Tips and Tricks
Dogs of all kinds are very cute. But Shiba Inus are especially adorable. From the moment you see them, most people can’t wait to have

Pros and Cons to Get a Shiba Inu
Pros and cons of owning a Shiba Inu are important to know if you are deciding to get a Shiba Inu breed. Well, almost all

Shiba Inus Fun Facts You Might Not Have Known
Shiba Inus are a bundle of joy, love, and care. It doesn’t matter what breed they belong to. It’s safe to say that we all

Shiba Inu Training Guide: How to Discipline Correctly (Updated 2022)
Shiba Inu Training: They are notoriously difficult dogs to train. The Shiba is a stubborn dog. Even veteran trainers have trouble handling them. But if

Shiba Inu Shedding Season
Shiba Inu shedding are fantastic! Of course, your Shiba seems as excited as ever to be shedding so much fur, but you might be slightly

History of the Shiba Inu
What is the history of the Shiba Inu?This short infographic shows the origin of the breed and how it came to be today. Courtesy of
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