shiba inu ppt The Shiba Inu dog breed was originally bred to flush birds and small game, and was occasionally used to hunt wild boar. They is one of Japan’s six native breeds: Akita (large), Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku (medium), and Shiba (small). They are known for their spirited personality, small upright ears, and cat-like agility. Today they serves primarily as a companion dog in Japan and the United States. Brought to America from Japan as recently as 60 years ago, Shibas are growing in popularity in the West and are already the most popular breed in their homeland. Their white markings combined with their coloring (red, red sesame, or black and tan) and their alert expression and smooth stride makes them almost foxlike. They’re sturdy, muscular dogs with a bold, confident personality to match. I nu is the Japanese word for dog, but the origin of the prefix "Shiba" is less clear. The word shiba means "brushwood" in Ja...