Shiba Inu Dogs The Basics
Shiba Inu dogs and Akitas have a resemblance to each other. They share height and coloring along with many other traits and characteristics. The Shiba Inu has a long history dating back more than a thousand years. This is the common trait of independence and intelligence.
This doesn’t mean they are not loyal. Actually, the reverse is true. Shiba Inu’s might possibly be a more loyal companion than other breeds. The problem is that it is difficult to earn their loyalty. It needs to be taken from the Shiba Inu with a strong hand and a firm no. While positive reinforcement works well, you still must show them who’s boss, similar to the Akita.
In contrast to the Akita, properly bred Shiba Inus are generally only between 14 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder. It will weigh approximately 23 pounds. for adults.
The Akita is another breed that originated in ancient Japan. Throughout the dog breeds in the world, the Akita is among the oldest, according to genetics. Next to the Shiba Inu dogs, which was its probable source, these are the most ancient breeds in Japan.
The colorful history of the Akita, goes back many years. Having gone through multiple wars, it was, at one point, nearing extinction. The orignal purpose for the breed was to hunt everything from deer to larger game such as Black bears. This is where they gained their fierceness.
Before the First World War they were even used by samurais in dog fights to maintain their bloodlust at a time when there was no fighting. That eventually stopped when the emperor disallowed dog fighting in Japan, to avoid cruelty to animals.
In the post-war era, many dogs, including the Akita breed, were murdered in great numbers just to manufacture coats. [spin]The remaining Akitas were bred with German Shepherds that the conquering Americans had.|The conquering Americans used their German Shepherds to breed with the remaining Akitas.
[/spin] A few pure bred Akitas survived this decade.After this decade the infatuation with Akitas was reinstated and today in Japan they are looked upon as a national monument.
There are black Akita and white Akita and according to some, the dogs bred by Akita breeders can be called stubborn and prone to unacceptable bad behavior. If their temperament is left unchecked the Akita can be aggressive and destructive at times. This stresses the importance of early training. Akita owners should begin training their pups while young. This is where a responsible Akita breeder can do wonders for their dogs. Since these dogs need a lot of care it is important they go to a loving home that can attend to the dogs needs.
A fiercely loyal breed, the Akita will protect its family and territory at any cost. Once it has bonded with his master and his family, the Akita will go up to the point of protecting you and your family once it has sensed that there is impending danger ahead, and it will protect you with his very own life.
The Akita and the Shiba Inu are equally excellent breeds. Shiba Inu and Akita breeders must be certain that the dogs will be well cared for no matter where they are adopted.
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November 25th, 2008 at 2:07 am
thanks for the Shiba Inu information! I appreciate it very much! Now, I have more than one source on how to train and care for my Shiba Inu!