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•   Shiba Inu Breed Standard
The Shiba is the smallest of the Japanese native breeds of dog and was originally developed for hunting by sight and scent in the dense undergrowth of Japan's mountainous areas. Alert and agile with keen senses, he is also an excellent watchdog and companion. His frame is compact with well-developed muscles. Males and females are distinctly different in appearance.

•   Shiba Dog - Breed Information
The Shiba is the smallest of the working Japanese Spitz breeds and was originally used as a hunting dog for small game and ground birds. The Shiba is a small dog with big ideas. It is the ideal apartment dog in Japan and functions chiefly as a lively companion. Its characteristics for the hunt, however, should never be neglected.

•   Shiba Inu Dog Pictures
A collection of photos and pictures of Shiba Inu dogs. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo.

•   Dog Breed Pictures: Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu originates from the Island of Honshu off the northeast coast of Japan. It was used to hunt down small game both as sport and in eliminating rodents and vermin. It is related to the spitz family and possesses their quality of cleanliness.