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SHIBA INU LOVER
www.inulover.com
Is a Shiba Inu right for me, my family, and my lifestyle?
The following are typical Shiba Inu characteristics and should be considered carefully before you adopt or purchase a Shiba Inu:
General:
* Very intelligent and learn very quickly
* High energy
~ Must be taken on regular big walks or given access to a fenced-in yard to play in
* Not ideal for families with small children
~ Do not tolerate being treated like a toy and may snap or bite if they are
~ Should never be left alone with young children
* Can be mouthy when playing (may bite)
~ Should be watched carefully around children and other animals
* Shedding
~ Some shedding year-round; entire undercoat sheds approximately 2 times a year in the Spring and Fall
When inside:
* Prone to door bolting
~ Must always be watched carefully when around doors leading to the outside
~ Should be kept away from doors leading to the outside
* Can become bored easily
~ May chew furniture and shoes and/or dig up carpet if not provided with toys, attention, interaction,
and other stimulation
* Like to be clean
~ Dislike soiling their living space and are generally easy to housebreak
When outside:
* Strong prey drive and excellent runners
~ Must always be on a leash unless in a securely fenced-in area when outside, even when on a tie-out
~ Capable of jumping high and may escape over low fences
~ Are not reliable on electric, underground or invisible type fences
* Like to eat grass
Obedience:
* Very independent and stubborn — obedience training may be quite challenging
Health:
* Prone to glaucoma, cataracts, hip dysplasia, and luxating patellas
* May develop food allergies
* Average life expectancy is 12-17 years
For additional information, read The Misanthropic Shiba at http://shibainus.ca/.
Email us at: tammy@inulover.com
Visit us at: http://www.savingshibas.com |
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Ormond Beach, FL. 32174 |
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