October 2007 Featured Dog Breed – Shiba Inu
October 1, 2007
Remaining Japan’s most popular breed of companion dog to this day, the 
Shiba Inu breed was officially declared a, “precious natural product,” by the Japanese government in December of 1936.While the source of this breeds’ name remains under debate, it’s heritage can be traced back to as early as 7000 B.C.
Known as both the eldest & the smallest of the six canine breed-types native to Japan, these versatile dogs were originally bred for their keen, large-game hunting skills and hardy level of endurance.Similar to many other breeds, the end of World War II marked an era of near extinction for the Shiba Inu, with just three lines of blood- known as the San In Shiba, Mino Shiba and the Shin Shu Shiba- left as the remaining breeding stock. Read the rest of this entry »
Shiba Inu breed was officially declared a, “precious natural product,” by the Japanese government in December of 1936.While the source of this breeds’ name remains under debate, it’s heritage can be traced back to as early as 7000 B.C.Known as both the eldest & the smallest of the six canine breed-types native to Japan, these versatile dogs were originally bred for their keen, large-game hunting skills and hardy level of endurance.Similar to many other breeds, the end of World War II marked an era of near extinction for the Shiba Inu, with just three lines of blood- known as the San In Shiba, Mino Shiba and the Shin Shu Shiba- left as the remaining breeding stock. Read the rest of this entry »
