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Shiba Inu Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Shiba Inu traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Shiba Inu dog
  • API trait row: Shiba Inu
  • Weight range: 17.0-23.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: more protective, drools less, needs less grooming

Shiba Inu traits

TraitShiba Inu
Good with children3/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling1/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness3/5
Protectiveness5/5
Trainability2/5
Energy3/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Shiba Inu
small size, light grooming		$380/yr$180/yr$41/mo$1,052/yr

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