The Shiba is the smallest of the Japanese breeds and was
developed for hunting in the dense undergrowth in Japan. The
Shiba is alert and agile and is also an excellent watchdog and
companion. The Shiba should be well muscled with a distinct
difference between the male and
female. The male should be 14.5 to 16.5 and the female should
be 13.5 to 15.5 inches at the shoulder. Coat colors that are
allowed are sesame, black and tan, and red. All colors should
have distinct urajito on the sides of the muzzle, cheeks, inside
the ears, under the jaw and upper
throat, inside the legs, on the abdomen, and on the ventral side
of the tail. The Shiba is also commonly mistaken for a fox,
because of their very fox like appearances.
All of my Shiba Inus are owner handled exclusively and are a big part of the family. When I first saw my first Shiba I fell in love. She was imported by Nancy Russell of Storm Kloud Kennels in 1987. She brought in two red fuzz balls that were just into everything. A lot has changed with the breed over the last couple of years, especially the temperaments. All my Shiba's are great with people and will get along with most dogs. 
Please take a look at my first Shiba and the Shiba's I have now.
I hope you enjoy them as much as Alex and I do.
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