Shiba Inus

Written by experienced author and dog owner Vanessa Richie, The Complete Guide to the Shiba Inu is an excellent overview of this beautiful breed and contains information, tips, and advice from some of the top Shiba breeders in the world. Don’t let their adorable appearance fool you though – they will certainly use it to their advantage if you let them. Notorious escape artists and unapologetic alpha canines, a Shiba Inu can quickly learn to dominate your home if you aren’t ready to lay down the law from day one. Be prepared to tackle the challenge of owning a Shiba Inu by reading about: Finding Your Shiba Inu Preparing your Family and House Shina Health and Wellness Bringing your Shiba Inu Home The Multipet Household Housetraining Shiba Socialization Training your Shiba Inu Nutrition Grooming — Productive Bonding Genetic Health Concerns Common to Shiba Inu The Aging Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu was made a Japanese national treasure during the 1930s, and for very good reasons. With a fox like appearance, this breed is also the most easily recognizable of the six dog breeds indigenous to Japan. These adorable little dogs are full of energy and intellect that will keep you both entertained and on your toes. When it comes to people, Shiba Inu are incredibly affectionate and charming, but don’t expect that to translate into easy training. They can be quite headstrong if you don’t take a firm and consistent approach to training them. They can also be very vocal, so you will need to plan to train a puppy to be quiet. They have an average life expectancy of between 12 and 16 years, so bringing one of these little guys into your home is likely to give you a long-term companion that can entertain you, and may demand a bit of entertainment in return. It is hard to imagine that these sturdy, affectionate dogs were once on the brink of extinction. Over the last 60 years, they have become an extremely popular breed because of the combination of easy-care, adorable appearance, and charming personality.

Shiba inus are playful companions and skilled hunters from the mountains of Japan. They are a little shy, but these fluffy friends are also loyal and loving. Discover more about this bold breed through leveled text, striking photos, and features highlighting the breed, where they are from, and more in this title for early readers.

Your neighbor Ryuji brings you smiles‼Ryuji, one of the most famous Shiba Inus on Instagram, makes everyone happy!! Ryuji is a Shiba Inu that lives with his family in a peaceful village in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. His family decided to keep him as a guard dog but he smiles, he gets happy, grumpy, nervous, relaxed, excited, proud, brave...etc. He shows many different expressions and different looks every day. He is now much more than just a guard dog...he's a part of the family and a local celebrity in his village. Ryuji's smile has even touched hearts outside of Japan. When his family started to post his pictures on Instagram, Ryuji's smile suddenly spread across the sea, earning him more than 315K followers all over the world. The author and the editor of this book have carefully chosen the best pictures that reveal Ryuji's charm and showcases his lifestyle. Readers can now imagine that Ryuji is their own neighbor smiling back at them. This book is an ultimate collection of Ryuji's best shots, which will be a perfect gift for your family, friend, and yourself!! Why not let Ryuji brighten your day?

Shiba Inu Bible And Shiba Inus is your definitive Shiba Inu Guide! Discover a wealth of Shiba Inu info like selecting a healthy puppy, preparing your home, making sure your Shiba Inu grows up healthy, and much, much more! INSIDER Shiba Inu tips are all inside. So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to discover what makes the Shiba so great!

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If you are considering adding a Shiba Inu to your family, or already have, and you want to learn more about its personality and subtle nuances, then this book is for you! Shiba Inus are some of the best looking and well-proportioned dogs that can also survive in most environments. They are very loyal and undeniably intelligent. However, they're not exactly for the faint-hearted, so if you are a timid first time dog owner, a Shiba Inu might very well rule your house before you know it. Just because they are intelligent, doesn't mean you can train them easily. Even seasoned dog trainers will admit that Shiba Inus are quite a handful, and they require a self-confident and strong-willed master. With that said though, the Shiba personality is so distinct and especially loveable, even in spite of its peculiarities. This book was written to provide you with absolutely everything you might ever need to know about the Shiba breed, including the critical step-by-step instructions to train your Shiba with the most important and useful obedience commands.

The Shiba Inu, one of the oldest native dogs of Japan, has grown in status as a popular show and companion dog. This top-quality book details the temperament of the Shiba and gives invaluable advice on training and socialization. The Breed Standard is discussed and there is a special section on showing and judging the breed.