Shiba Inu - An Interesting Dog Breed

Feb. 19, 2010 - PRLog -- Shiba Inus (“Shibas”) are a small to medium sized dog breed that attract a lot of attention.  If you are out with a Shiba, you will find a lot of people interested in the breed asking what type of dog it is.  Some people mistake them for Akitas, but Shibas are much smaller than Akitas.  Some people even mistake them for foxes!  Originally from Japan, they are still somewhat uncommon in the United States but they are growing in popularity.

Shiba's faces are pointed and their ears stand erect.  The most common color for a Shiba Inu is reddish brown.  Other less common colors for the breed include: red, red sesame, black and tan, or cream.  They typically have white or cream shadings present on the legs, stomach, chest and part of the tail and face.  Shiba have thick furry coats and despite their relatively smaller size, are heavy shedders.  Another distinguishing characteristic of Shibas is their bushy curly tail, which curls up towards their backs and loops around.

Learn more about Shibas and see great pictures at  http://www.shibainupictures.com.