There is only one Shiba breed found in the western world, and we know it as the Shiba Inu, but did you know that there are actually three other Shibas of Japan? They are the Mino Shiba, the San’in Shiba (sometimes seen as San In or Sanin), the Shinshu Shiba, and of course, the Shiba Inu, the most common of the four. Some say there are five Shiba breeds, but those people would be including the Jomon Shiba, a “re-creation” breed we’ll get to in a minute.
The Mino Shiba (seen above) comes from the prefecture of Gifu and was one of the foundation lines used in the preservation of the modern Shiba following the war. This smaller built dog (some might say “refined) is easily identified by its deep mahogany color devoid of “urajiro,” its deep brown rectangular eyes, and Sashi-U tail. Also known as the Minowa Shiba Inu, these dogs have their own registry, though a few have appeared at NIPPO Shows to educate the public about the breed.
Below is the San’in Shiba from Tottori and Shimane Prefectures:
This larger built dog comes from the north-eastern region of the mainland, though recent DNA analysis hints that it has connections to the Korean Jindo dog, and it’s easy to spot similarities between the two. It, too, was incorporated into the Shiba Inu’s foundational bloodlines, and perhaps that is the source of the Shiba Inu’s streak of independence.
Next is the Shinshu Shiba seen at the right. While the Mino and Sanin Shibas nearly became extinct during World War II and following a subsequent outbreak of distemper, more of the Shinshu Shibas survived. These dogs from the Naganoprefecture were smaller, had rounder eyes, grew a solid undercoat with dense layer of guard-hairs, and had a sickle tail rather than the common curled tail found on most modern Shibas. There are those who don’t feel these dogs are typical of a Japanese breed, and perhaps that’s why so little is written about them.
After the war, remaining dogs of the various bloodlines were combined to produce the Shiba Inu as it is known today.
And finally, there is what has been called the “original” or “wolf” Shiba, a dog referred to as the Jomon Shiba and is seen below:
The Jomon Shiba is neither wolf nor wolf mixed, though they do resemble preserved Japanese Wolves. Taller, leaner, and with a shallow stop, this “breed” was intentionally created to resemble the dogs of Japan from 1,000 years ago. Jomon Shiba rarely have “Inu” and “Ken” following their name, though some Japanese breeders do write “Jomon Shiba Inu”
All images were found on Pinterest and will be happily credited upon receipt of information
FAQs
Similarly, with an investment of $845, you could make $1 million if SHIB reaches $0.01. An investment of $845 at the current price of $0.0000845 would get you 100 million SHIB. Therefore, if you hold on to the 100M tokens and SHIB price surges to $0.01, your $845 investment today could turn into $1 million.
Did Shibas almost go extinct? ›
They Almost Went Extinct
World War II almost completely wiped out the Shiba Inu. Most died in bombing raids during the war, or from distemper, a highly contagious canine viral infection, after the war. Breeding programs that began after the war helped the breed bounce back.
What age does Shiba Inu calm down? ›
I have owned 3 Shiba Inus. They were “hyper” as puppies, but gradually grew out of that. That usually goes away by 1–2 years of age. After that, they were not “hyper.” However, they are originally hunting dogs and enjoy activities such as walking and play.
Will SHIB ever hit $1? ›
Assuming a constant market cap, around 589.25 trillion tokens would have to be burned to justify a price per token of $1, yet just 3.4 million tokens have been burned in the past 24 hours (as of this writing). At that pace, it would take 484,834 years to reach the target.
What two breeds make a Shiba Inu? ›
Before World War II, there were three types of Shiba Inu — the Mino, the Sanin and the Shinshu. The modern Shiba Inu are a combination of all three original Shiba breeds. The Sanin type came from Tottori and Shimane prefectures.
What is the life expectancy for a Shiba Inu? ›
What does Shiba mean in Japanese? ›
The Shiba Inu (柴犬, Shiba Inu, Japanese: [ɕiba inɯ]) is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. A small-to-medium breed, it is the smallest of the six original dog breeds native to Japan. Its name literally translates to "brushwood dog", as it is used to flush game.
Do Shibas like to be picked up? ›
If you're looking for an affectionate dog that loves to cuddle and craves attention, shibas are not it. Hoju pretty much follows us around everywhere, but he'd much rather be a few feet away than in our laps. He only likes being pet on his terms. Shibas are loyal and territorial.
Do Shiba Inus sleep with you? ›
Further, they tend to be stubborn and set in their ways, much like cats, and they also have a tendency to be a bit more aloof than other breeds their size. While some dogs can't bear to be more than a few feet away from their owners, you can often find a Shiba Inu sleeping contentedly in another room on their own.
Can Shibas be off leash? ›
Shibas can never be trusted off leash.
Because they are an hunting breed, they have an incredibly strong prey drive. You will never be more interesting to them than the bunnies and squirrels you will come across on your walks. Even the most well trained Shiba does not come when called in many situations.
Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji. Greyhound. Shiba Inu.
Why are Shibas not cuddly? ›
Shibas happens to be one of the most ancient canine breeds. Because of this fact, they exhibit a trace of their wild ancestry in their temperament. And believe it or not, this dash of “wild” often presents a no-cuddle zone. It's true—Shiba Inus are not so open to free cuddles.
Why are Shibas hard to own? ›
Shiba Inu's are an intelligent and independent breed, which means they can be stubborn and resistant to training. They can be more challenging for first time owners who are not experienced with dog training. Despite this they are generally very friendly, outgoing, and loyal animals.
What if you invested $1000 in Shiba Inu? ›
If you had invested $1,000 in Shiba Inu crypto on Aug. 2, 2020, and sold it on Apr. 27, 2024, you would've reaped a profit of more than $24 million.
How much shiba to become a millionaire? ›
To become a millionaire through Shiba Inu, one needs to own a substantial amount of the token. Based on current market prices, for instance, if Shiba Inu reaches a price of $0.00003, having 33 billion SHIB tokens would make someone a millionaire. At present prices, this amount of SHIB would cost approximately $515,000.
Can Shiba hit 2 cents? ›
Moving on to two cents, Shiba Inu is predicted to reach this figure by 2040, the end of the next decade. It will be about 16 years from now. This gives holders plenty of time to store the asset it in their portfolio. In addition, SHIB could face quite some challenges before reaching this level.
