Mine sheds a couple times a year but other than that hardly any. I also have a lab that sheds undercoat constantly but never see Shiba hair other than when it is time and it is always in small chunks.
They are and can be a temperamental and phys-co dogs, They tend to have their own mind and don't listen that well though I know a few others that are better than most.
You need lots of patience and make sure you give them lots of walks. They can also be friendly and cuddly or want to tear apart anybody or anything no matter the size. A big dog inside the little one. I think if it started its life with kids it probably would be used to them but in my case we don't have kids and the yelling and screaming just makes her run away from them.
Make sure you do your homework as they are probably one of the most difficult dogs to own and I hear many don't keep them due to that.
They are really a mini Akita and can be aggressive and are rodent killers as well. Anything small comes through the yard or along our walks is as good as dead. Never need a mouse hunting cat with a Shiba as she controls them well. She came in from the yard yesterday with her chest covered in something red and we still haven't figured out what got taken out but was obviously something that got killed and the evidence got eaten by one of the 2 dogs.
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I saw online they shed quite a bit? Is it true? Are they good with kids?
I really want one now. They seem to have awesome personalities. The two pups I saw were amazing. Really playful and sweet.
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