“The Shiba-Inu is a primitive breed, and a living national monument in their native Japan. They are not very affectionate dogs, but are extremely loyal to their family/owner. Similar to the Japanese Akita because of their appearance and fierce loyalty, Shiba-Inus are a great breed to adopt because they are small-sized dogs that are smart and loyal. They are also known to be escape artists and door-bolters…”
Not affectionate? Not true – fiercely loyal and just not very jumpy, waggy tail like crazy and lick your face-kind of smothering affection, he does not exhibit. Affectionate in a cat/tiger-ish style.
(- *this photography by me:)
Yes, excels at digging under a fence to find freedom on the streets, lounging in the middle of the street as a huge truck approaches head-on… No fear – unfazed with presence – stops the truck.
Indoor, they like to play with slippers and socks!
(- this photography by Ashley Currie from Pinterest)
We learned a lot from him:) Well, not about playing with socks and slippers. About stopping trucks.
(*note: giving credit where due and unless otherwise stated in such credit caption, all photography by me, the amateur, usually just using my iPhone:)