Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu

A red Shiba Inu
Other names	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small Size Dog Shiba Ken
Nicknames	Shiba
Country of origin	Japan
Traits
Classification & standards FCI Group 5 Section 5 #257 standard AKC Non-sporting standard ANKC Group 6 (Utility) standard CKC Group 6 - Non-Sporting standard KC (UK) Utility standard NZKC Utility standard UKC Northern Breeds standard

The Shiba Inu is a breed of dog from Japan. It looks like a smaller version of the Akita Inu, and was first bred for hunting. Shiba Inu is one of seven Japanese dog species appointed to the natural monument of the country.