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• The Shiba Inu is a dog breed that is native to Japan.American Kennel Club: Shiba Inu While they are independent and set in their ways, Shiba Inus make great companions. They are good with children, easy to housebreak, quiet and clean.Dogster: Shiba Inu

  On April 14, 2009, a Colorado woman was arrested for allegedly taping her boyfriend's Shiba Inu dog upside down to a refrigerator. Police say Abby Toll had been arguing with Bryan Beck over Beck's refusal to get rid of "Rex," a two-year-old Shiba Inu. Rex survived the ordeal and was taken to an area animal shelter, where he was expected to be put up for adoption. Toll was charged with felony animal cruelty and drug possession.CBS News: Colo. Woman, 20, Accused Of Taping Dog To Fridge (April 17, 2009) KRDO.com: Woman accused of taping dog charged with felony (April 16, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Originally bred for huntingAmerican Kennel Club: Shiba Inu
  2. They have a double coat in which the top layer is black and tan, red or red sesame and the bottom layer is cream, buff, or grayAmerican Kennel Club: Shiba Inu
  3. Lifespan: Up to 15 yearsDogster: Shiba Inu
  4. Average height: 13 1/2 to 16 1/2 inches tallAmerican Kennel Club: Shiba Inu
  5. Average weight: 17 to 23 poundsAmerican Kennel Club: Shiba Inu
  6. Most popular companion dog in JapanDogster: Shiba Inu
  7. Can be either an indoor or outdoor dogThe National Shiba Club of America: An Introduction to the Shiba Inu (Part 2)
  8. Active breed that needs daily walksThe National Shiba Club of America: An Introduction to the Shiba Inu (Part 2)
  9. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in April 1992Dog and Kennel Magazine: The Shiba Inu

• Health Problems

  Shiba Inus are generally healthy and active dogs and do not require a special diet or special trips to the vet (except for vaccinations and teeth cleanings). However, they can have some hereditary conditions such as patellar luxation and eye defects. They are also prone to allergies, especially flea allergies.The National Shiba Club of America: An Introduction to the Shiba Inu (Part 1) The National Shiba Club of America: An Introduction to the Shiba Inu (Part 2)

• Sports or Activities

  Shiba Inus are very versatile dogs and can participate in a variety of sports and activities. Some of these include agility, hunting, and dog sledding. They are also used as service and therapy dogs.ShibaSports: Activities

• Puppy Cam

  A litter of Shiba Inu puppies born in October 2008 gained world-wide attention when their owners posted a streaming video of them online. The adorable puppies mostly sleep in the video, although they also, reports TIME Magazine's correspondent Kate Pickert, "twitch, scratch, yawn, spoon, wrestle and yip."TIME: Puppy Cam: For When You're Sick of Politics (November 11, 2008)

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