Which Dog Breed Are You?
Dog breed personality
Shiba Inu
Your affection is rare, and it's worth everything.
A Shiba Inu personality is independent and self-possessed: you choose your people carefully, keep your dignity and do things your own way — and the few who earn your loyalty have it for life.
It's you if…
- You leave parties without saying goodbye and feel great about it.
- Your “I'm fine” has fooled nobody, but you'll still say it.
- You have opinions about baths, and they are strong.
The surprise
Shiba Inus are far more playful in private. The cool, composed one is the person doing the silliest dance when they think no one's watching.
Best matchGreyhoundTwo calm, low-drama souls who are happy to share a sofa in silence. Perfect companionship.Worst matchGolden RetrieverThey want to hug everyone, including you, constantly. You need a minute.What the breed was made for
The shiba inu is one of Japan's oldest breeds, used in mountain regions to flush birds and small game. It was declared a Natural Monument of Japan in December 1936, and after nearly dying out during and after the Second World War, it was rebuilt from the few dogs that survived.
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What does it mean to be a shiba inu personality?
Independent and dignified — selective with your affection, but deeply loyal to the people you choose.
What were shiba inus bred for?
Hunting in Japan's mountains, flushing birds and small game through thick brush.
Is the shiba inu a protected breed in Japan?
It was designated a Natural Monument of Japan in 1936, after preservation groups worked to save native dog breeds.
For fun: breed personalities are stereotypes, and every dog is an individual. Not advice on choosing a dog.