are shiba inu's good pets?

Question

Is this breed good for apartments and how are they as pets: are they trainable, do they bark alot, shed alot?

Answer 1

Our neighbors have two of them and their do not bark very often at all. They are very sweet dogs and they are smart and were easily trained. They do shed. They are a double coated breed and will blow coat twice per year. So they do require some brushing but if you start when they are young andget them to like it is should not be to bad.

Answer 2

What a cute dog!!!! Here's some great info on the breed, including temperament:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/shiba.htm

The Shiba is an alert, lively and bold dog. Independent, but affectionate and loving. Kind, trainable, brave and clean. Confident, fearless and courageous. A big dog in a small dog's body. The Shiba is agile, fast and playful. Charming and open. They bark little and bond closely with their handler while remaining independent. It may be a bit reserved with strangers but children do not usually cause any problems, for Shiba's make good companions for children. Socialize this breed well as a puppy. They do well with other dogs and cats if they are raised with them from puppyhood, though they tend to be aggressive with members of the same sex. Don't trust this dog around other small pets such as rodents and small birds. Big birds such as parrots may be okay. The Shiba is an easy dog to travel with. Be careful during hunting season as the dog looks like a fox and may be mistaken for one. It is not usually a reliable off-leash dog. It is easy to housebreak these dogs because they are naturally fastidious.

The Shiba will do okay in an apartment if is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. The Shiba's waterproof, all-weather coat protects it in both cold and hot conditions, so it can live outdoors if you have a secure yard of reasonable size. However, it does regard itself as part of the family and does not like to be left alone outside. This breed would be much happier living indoors with its family.

Answer 3

These dogs look sweet!!! good luck!!

Character: Shiba Inu are curious, cheerful, and watchful. They bond closely with their owners. They are easily housebroken and bark infrequently.
The Shiba will do okay in an apartment if is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. The Shiba's waterproof, all-weather coat protects it in both cold and hot conditions, so it can live outdoors if you have a secure yard of reasonable size. However, it does regard itself as part of the family and does not like to be left alone outside. This breed would be much happier living indoors with its family.
Training: It is best to make training seem like playtime, because this dog is very independent and thinks for itself.

Answer 4

I am really surprised by all the positive answers about this dog; I worked with dogs for 10 years, and most of the owners of this breed did love thier pet, but they consistently had complaints of the same behavioral problems--basically, they are very agressive around other strange animals as well as strange people, and tend to have seperation issues, which often lead to urinating and defecating in the house, as well as damaging the furniture. Granted, this isn't a common breed, so I didn't come across them very often, but I think that is what made me remember the problems I heard about, as each time I heard the same issues. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

Shiba Inu
Energetic, friendly, loyal
Regular Brushing
Can live in an apartment but needs plenty of exersize
Diffucult to train
Are good pets
Does shed
They probabley bark as much as any other dog.