Shiba Inu: Westminster Dog Show 2007

Clip of the Shiba Inu from the 2007 Westminster Dog Show, on February 12, 2007.

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Pets & Animals

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• shiba
• inu
• westminster
• dog

[TheMIITAROU]

i like sibainu !!!

[Devikvampire]

So cute X3

[loh1110]

his fur is so fluffy

[UltimatePopcicle]

my shiba will fetch anything. if im watching tv he will constantly rub the toy aganst my leg until i look at him. he will bring it back EVERY time but the second i want to pet him hes like "ew get away". they are not lap dogs at all >_<

[mrsgeeway80]

@DiMOOSE1 They're described as "catlike" not because of their hunting characteristics but because of their dominant and independent personalities. Unlike retriever breeds, they're not always looking for affection, nor will they always play fetch properly. Haha. My Shiba sort of doesn't fit the stereotype because she's always asking us to pay attention to her, but she definitely will snap up at one point and walk away as if it were nothing.

[pinkygirl1999]

Shiba inus are 'catlike' because of their aloof character. They are very independent dogs so are compaired to cats because of this.

[sweetpops97]

@neoritter

my dad is a dog trainer and could help me with the training part. exercising wouldn't be a problem because of where i live..... i don't like "small" dogs... so its a good thing that they arent small... thanks for the information.... i jever would've guessed that they were used as hjunting dogs..... its cool

[neoritter]

@DiMOOSE - As you said, Spitz breeds have hundreds of vocalizations. I'm sorry I don't keep a camera rolling 24/7 to catch all the crazy ones my dog makes.

Let me put all of it to you another way. People are commonly comparing my dog to a fox or a cat. I have friends that do not like dogs, but cats instead, and like my dog precisely because he reminds them of a cat. If my anecdotal and official comments on the breed don't convince you that calling them catLIKE is valid; I can't help stupid.

[neoritter]

@DiMOOSE1 I never said they hunt like cats. I'm saying that your rational is not valid, cats hunt and shibas hunt. To say shibas aren't cat like because they hunt does not hold. You can train dogs to do pretty much anything. But shibas are pre-disposed to not like water; a common attribute associated with cats. You seem to agree on the other characteristics that make them catlike, cleaning themselves, their agility. Things that are commonly attributed to cats. Catlike does not mean they are cats

[DiMOOSE1]

@neoritter

I disagree. Shibas do not hunt or kill like cats. They are built, hunt, move, clean themselves and have a hundred voices, like the other spitz breeds. They are spitz through and through. The spitz breeds are not fond of water, but can be acclimated to it. It is not unheard of for spitz breeds to swim. I taught my Elkhounds to swim. I could teach my Shibas as well. They have a strong enough temperament for it.

Finally, your shiba has never meowed at you. That's just silly.

[neoritter]

@sweetpops97 - They're pure energy wrapped in awe inspiring package of cuteness. Don't be fooled by the packaging, they can be a handful to train at times. Also they are not "small" dogs. And by that I mean, lap dogs etc. They're basically large dogs in a small body. They were hunting dogs, being used for everything from small game and boars to bears (seriously). These dogs definitely need a good walk everyday.

[neoritter]

@DiMOOSE1 - Cats hunt you know. That aside they are very catlike. I own one myself. They clean themselves, they don't like water all that much (I've seen my dog swerve around puddles and take what is the driest route), and at least in the case of my dog he loves to sleep on the backs of sofas, sometimes hanging around my neck. They're vocalizations can be tad catty too. I swear mine has meowed at me once or twice.