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Shibas are one
of the smallest Japanese breeds. The
word, "Shiba", in Japanese,
means "Red brush". The Shiba
is a hunting breed and is very quick on
it's feet.
The
AKC standard for the Shiba Inu states
that the adult male Shiba should be from 14 1/2
inches to 16
1/2 inches in height, at the withers.
They will typically weigh in at about 25
to 28lbs. The females must be at
least 13 1/2 inches at the withers and
not taller than 15 1/2 inches. They
usually weigh approximately 17 to 25 pounds.
Over
16 1/2 inches at the withers on a male
is a disqualification and over 15 1/2
inches at the withers on a female is a
disqualification. More than 5 missing teeth, in an adult
Shiba's mouth,
is also a disqualification in this breed.
Please note: the AKC standard for the Shiba breed
calls for three
color patterns. These colors
are: Red, Red sesame or Black and
tan. Although Red or Red sesame Shiba
babies are born with a black mask this
will fade with maturity. Cream/
white colors and pinto colors do still occur occasionally
on Shibas
but it is considered a serious fault in
both the Nippo and the AKC Shiba breed
standard.
While
there are some that are breeding their
cream/white colored Shibas and
their pinto
colored Shibas, we adhere to the AKC
standard for this breed.
To
see more pictures, pedigrees and
information about each of our Shibas, go
to the menu of names in the, upper, left
hand corner of this page and Click
on
our Shibas' individual call names.
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