What is the origin of the Shiba Inu?

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The Shiba Inu (柴犬) is the smallest of the six original and distinct Japanese breeds of dog.

A small, agile dog that copes well with mountainous terrain, the Shiba Inu was originally bred for hunting. It is similar in appearance to the Akita, though much smaller in stature. The Shiba Inu nearly became extinct in the latter phase of World War II, with all subsequent dogs bred from only three surviving bloodlines known as the San'in, Mino, and Shinshu.

The name Shiba Inu is most commonly believed to be referring to its size, with shiba meaning "small" and inu simply meaning "dog". The word shiba, however, can also refer to a type of red shrub. This leads some to believe that the Shiba was named with this in mind, either because the dogs were used to hunting in wild shrubs, or because the most common colour of the Shiba Inu is a red colour similar to that of the shrubs. The Shiba Inu is also sometimes called the Shiba Ken, as ken also means dog.
Shibas are generally independent and intelligent dogs. They have a reputation for aloofness with strangers, and obedience training is often difficult as they can prove to be rather stubborn. Some Shibas have difficulty socializing with other dogs, displaying aggressive tendencies towards dogs of both sexes.

From the Japanese breed standard:

The dog has a spirited boldness and are fiercely proud with a good nature and a feeling of artlessness. The Shiba is able to move quickly with nimble, elastic steps.

The terms "spirited boldness" (勇敢 yuukan), "good nature" (良性 ryōsei) and "artlessness" (素朴 soboku) have subtle interpretations that have been the subject of much commentary.

The Shiba is a fastidious breed and feels the need to maintain themselves in a clean state. They can often be seen to lick their paws and legs much like a cat. They generally go out of their way to keep their coats clean and whilst walking will avoid stepping in puddles, mud and dirt. Because of their fastidious nature, the Shiba puppy is surprisingly easy to housebreak and in most cases will housebreak themselves. Having their owner simply place them outside after meal times and naps is generally enough to teach the Shiba the appropriate method of toiletting.

Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest and most "primitive" dog breeds.[1]

Health conditions known to affect this breed are cataracts, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella. Shibas are also prone to food allergies. Epilepsy is also becoming common in several bloodlines in Australia and the USA. Overall, however, they are of great genetic soundness and few shibas are diagnosed with genetic defects in comparison to other dog breeds.

The Shiba-Inu, with its outgoing personality, convenient size, and good nature has made it the most common pet in the Japan. Growing in popularity worldwide, it has only been in recent years that they have been seen out of their native land. Though they may be difficult to train, if they are handled with consistent firm training they will respond well. Shiba-Inus are not a dog for the faint-hearted as they are a large animal in a small body. Shiba-Inus are loyal and possess a good sense of what you are feeling. They need to have human interaction and should not be left alone in the back yard. Unique vocal sounds their bark may sound like a "yodel". They will usually only bark when they have reason

Country of Origin: Japan
History: The oldest native dog of Japan the Shiba-Inu dates back to the third century B.C. when they were used as a hunting dog. They almost became extinct in 1952 due to an outbreak of distemper. Today they are growing in popularity ranking 58th by the AKC in 1998.

First Registered by the AKC: 1997
AKC Group: Non-Sporting
Class: Non-Sporting
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC(GB), UKC

Answer 2

Japan

Answer 3

I would assume Japan
(Inu means dog in Japanese)

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Japan for sure

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japan ... i believe,but don't take my word on it (its a guess)>>>

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i dunno check google