Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introducing the Shiba Inu ........................................11
Chapter 2 – Shiba Inu History .....................................................15
When Was the Shiba Inu Dog Developed? ...............15
What Were Shiba Inus Bred to Do? ..........................16
Are Shiba Inu Japanese Dogs? ..................................17
What Does Shiba Inu Mean? ....................................17
Famous Shiba Inu ....................................................18
Chapter 3 – Shiba Inu Breed Standard ...........................................23
What is the Shiba Inu Breed Standard? .....................23
Are There Different Types of Shiba Inu? ..................25
What is the Ideal Shiba Dog Personality? ..................26
Chapter 4 – Is the Shiba the Right Dog for Me? .............................31
What is the Shiba Inu Temperament? .......................32
Is the Shiba Inu Aggressive? .....................................32
Is the Shiba Inu Apartment-Friendly?.......................32
Will a Shiba Inu Puppy be a Good Addition
to My Family? ..........................................................33
The Shiba Inu with Other Dogs—Will They
Get Along? ...............................................................35
Chapter 5 - Finding a Shiba Puppy ................................................39
Where Can I Find Shiba Inu for Sale Near Me? ........40
How Do I Find a Responsible Shiba Inu Breeder? .....40
Chapter 6 – Puppy Mills ................................................................47
How Do I Know If I Am Dealing with a
Shiba Puppy Mill Breeder? .......................................48
Chapter 7 – Getting Ready ............................................................55
How Do I Puppy-Proof My Home for My
Shiba Inu Puppy? .....................................................55
How Do I Introduce My Shiba Inu Puppy to My
Family and Other Pets? Shiba Inu and Cats—
Do They Get Along? ................................................58
What Shiba Inu Supplies Do I Need?
Shiba Inu Gear .........................................................60
Chapter 8 – Shiba Inu Nutrition ....................................................65
What Are the Nutritional Requirements of
Shiba Inus? ...............................................................66
What is the Best Shiba Inu Food? .............................66
How Much Should I Feed My Shiba Inu? .................67
Chapter 9 –Shiba Inu Training ......................................................75
What Should I Know About Shiba Inu Training? .....75
House Training ............76
Training Shiba Inu for Basic Obedience…Sit,
Stay, and Come ........................................................78
How to Train to Correct Bad Behavior .....................80
Chapter 10 – Shiba Inu Health.......................................................87
Chapter 11 – Shiba Grooming .......................................................95
Chapter 12 – Showing a Shiba ......................................................101
Chapter 13 – Working Shiba Inus ................................................107
Chapter 14 – Breeding .................................................................111
Chapter 15 – Shiba Inu Mixes ......................................................121
Chapter 16 – Senior Shiba Inus ....................................................127
Bonus Chapter: Your Shiba Inu Resource Guide ..........................139
