An Owners Guide To Shiba Inu And Akita Inu Dogs

Shiba Inu and Akitas have a resemblance to each other. They share height and coloring along with many other traits and characteristics. Far from a young breed, the modern Shiba Inu is the continuation of a tradition of more than one thousand years. This is the common trait of independence and intelligence.
Of course this isn't indicative of disloyalty. Actually, the reverse is true. A Shiba Inu may be more loyal than other dogs. The problem is their loyalty is not that easy to get. It needs to be taken from the Shiba Inu with a strong hand and a firm no. While positive reinforcement works well, you still must show them who's boss, similar to the Akita.
In contrast to the Akita, properly bred Shiba Inus are generally only between 14 to 17 inches tall at the shoulder. Its weight will be around 23 lbs. for an adult.
The Akita is another breed that originated in ancient Japan. Genetically speaking, the Akita is one of the most ancient of dog breeds in the world. These are the second oldest breeds in Japan, the oldest being the Shiba Inu.
The Akita has a long and eventful history. Having gone through multiple wars, it was, at one point, nearing extinction. It was originally bred for hunting purposes where it was used to hunt down deer, Black bear and other animals. This is where they gained their fierceness.
Prior to World War I, Japanese Samurais would stage dog fights with these animals in order to keep their bloodlust from becoming dormant during times of peace. That eventually stopped when the emperor disallowed dog fighting in Japan, to avoid cruelty to animals.
In the post-war era, many dogs, including the Akita breed, were murdered in great numbers just to manufacture coats. The remaining Akitas were bred with German Shepherds that the conquering Americans had. A few pure bred Akitas survived this decade.After this decade the infatuation with Akitas was reinstated and today in Japan they are looked upon as a national monument.
According to some, the dogs bred by Akita breeders can be called stubborn and prone to unacceptable bad behavior. If their temperament is left unchecked the Akita can be aggressive and destructive at times. This stresses the importance of early training. Akita owners should begin training their pups while young. This is where a responsible Akita breeder can do wonders for their dogs. Since these dogs need a lot of care it is important they go to a loving home that can attend to the dogs needs.
A fiercely loyal breed, the Akita will protect its family and territory at any cost. The Akita's loyalty is such that once it has bonded with its owner family it will go to great lengths, even to the point of sacrificing itself to protect someone with whom it has bonded.
The Akita and the Shiba Inu are equally excellent breeds. It is the responsibility of both Shiba Inu breeders and Akita breeders to make sure that the dogs are well taken care of wherever they go.