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Sagewood Shibas © 2000
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Shiba Inus - Exercise Requirements
Shiba Inus are active dogs. They can get sufficient amount of exercise without many acres to run on. Take your dog for a walk and run. Take your Shiba to obedience classes in order to prevent aggression toward other dogs. Harsh training methods are not suitable for Shiba Inus. This breed needs a firm, fair and understanding owner.
Shiba Inus - Health Issues
Shiba Inus are sturdy, healthy little dogs. They are easy keepers and require no special diet other than quality dog food. Shibas do have some hereditary defects. For instance, patellar luxation is common in toy breeds and sometimes appears in Shibas. An experienced veterinarian can detect this condition by palpation. Another disease worth mentioning is hip dysplasia. It occurs in Shiba Inus but it is not as serious as in some other dog breeds that are larger than Shibas. Responsible breeders will not breed any dog whose hips have not received a rating of "fair" from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Shiba Inus are not totally free of hereditary eye defects. Dogs with serious eye defects should not be bred.
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With such dogs as Shiba Inus, early socialization is a must. Some Shiba puppies may be shy of strangers while others are dog aggressive. Early socialization helps obtain the best possible temperament from a puppy. Well-socialized Shiba Inus make wonderful pets.
Shiba Inus - Clubs Links
The National Shiba Club of America - Information on the Club and membership.
Shiba Inus - Rescue Links
Colorado Shiba Rescue - Helping find new homes for Shiba Inu dogs in need, especially those in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Shiba Rescue - Provides information on the breed, rescue, and lost and found dogs. Also has links to Shiba Inus up for adoption.
Shiba Inus - Breed Related Links
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National Shiba Club of America © 2001
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Kennel Saijoto Shibas - In Denmark. Site includes a section on breed history. English version.
Origin and History of the Shiba Inu - Tracing back to 7,000 B.C.
Origins of the Shiba Inu - Development of this native Japanese dog, with photo.
Ranchlake Shiba Inu - Champion Shibas in California. Includes gallery of photographs.
Regal Kennels - Registered Shiba Inus for pet or show. Located in Michigan.
Shiba Inu Breed Directory - About the Shiba Inu.
Shiba Inu Dog Breeders - Description and breed statistics.
Shiba Inu Dogs - Breed information, includes description, breeder listings, clubs and rescue organizations, general links and photo gallery.
Shiba Inu Information - Breed information, health, web magazine, and photo gallery.
Shibumi Shiba Inu - Breeders of Japanese "Nippo Style" Shiba Inu. This is an educational as well and entertaining. This breeder is also the founder of Northeast Shiba Rescue. Located in East Hartford, CT.
Shiba Inu Standard - Physical appearance and temperament of the breed.
Shiba Inus - A brief history of the Shiba Inu, physical characteristics, temperament, health, and more additional information.
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Northeast Shiba Rescue © 2003
Laura Paquette
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Shiba Inus FAQ - Find out everything you wanted to know about the Shiba Inu breed.
Shiba Inus Information - Short characteristics of the breed.
ShibaSports - Shiba Inu information regarding dog sports such as agility, obedience, CGC, and Therapy Dog. Pictures included.
Sundog Shibas - Learn if a Shiba is right for you, and what it takes to make them part of your family. Located in NH.
The Shiba Inu Story - A short story about the Shiba Inu, describing their temperament.
