Dog people... where do you find information..
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try these sites as a start...stosh said:
http://www.akc.org/
http://www.ukcdogs.com/
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/
Stosh - try a search on Shiba Inu - that'll get you where you need to be.
dogbreedinfo.com
Check out the links at wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiba_inu
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I just go to ridemonkey. People are all about doing research so I don't have to. 
http://www.shibas.org/
That is the National Shiba Inu Club website. They are pretty cool dogs. Think of a smaller Akita and you have a Shiba.
That is the National Shiba Inu Club website. They are pretty cool dogs. Think of a smaller Akita and you have a Shiba.
Stosh did you type in Shiba Inu or what you typed in your initial post???
Mark...Shika Inu is another category of the Japanese "spitz" dogs containing Kishu, Kai Dog and Shikoku breeds. Shika(o) literally translates to "medium" inu "dog". Which one is it Stosh? Shika or Shiba Inu?
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I used to "own" Akitas. I kinda got read up on the other breeds of Japanese dogs because of them.stosh said:
We considered Shiba's for a bit, but when we were looking for dogs the Shiba was "the next big thing" at the time so the breeders were charging quite a bit more for them. I've known a few people that have owned them. Good dogs, maybe a little high strung, play like cats.
If space wasn't a concern I'd take an Akita over the Shiba. Just because I like bigger dogs and ours were quite mellow when they grew up.
That's what we're here for.loco said:I just go to ridemonkey. People are all about doing research so I don't have to.
ewwww we had an akita puppy that I hated when i was younger. Nice to know that they mellow out when they get older because this one was fricking crazy. We didn't have it long.
You'll have to remember that "puppies will be puppies" and expect some damage...a leg on a piece of furniture, shoe, maybe pulled up carpet etc. Like I said, once ours passed puppyhood they were really great dogs. They did like to dig, but weren't hyper about it.
My advice for any breed that you pick...when you visit the puppies watch how they interact with each other. Don't pick the one that is putting the smack down on all the other ones and don't pick the one that is cowering in the corner.
An Akita is not a good running/trail dog. They're too big boned. Keep that in mind. Not sure about the Shiba.
5 acres? Rescued Greyhound perhaps?
My advice for any breed that you pick...when you visit the puppies watch how they interact with each other. Don't pick the one that is putting the smack down on all the other ones and don't pick the one that is cowering in the corner.
An Akita is not a good running/trail dog. They're too big boned. Keep that in mind. Not sure about the Shiba.
5 acres? Rescued Greyhound perhaps?
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People make fun of all dogs that are not dainty. I am telling you, get a heeler. Chicks love them.stosh said:
It's extra hard on the pads of their feet and joints...especially the hips. For a big dog (my male was 95lbs) that can be prone to dysplasia you gotta be careful with their hips. My dogs would run and generally have a blast playing, but they'd do it in small increments. Some dogs are built to run, others not so much.stosh said:
Ok well I figured since it was a hunting dog it could run a bit.moff_quigley said:
The dog seem pretty well mannered and I loved the size of him. I'm not really looking for a running dog but it would be nice for him to go for a ride with me sometimes.
I've only known psycho Akitas, but I have only known a few. There was one in my Rotties first class that wanted to fight. Not a good idea when my Rottie was 110lbs.
I really like this site http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/
Please keep in mind that I was talking about the larger Akita. The Shiba might be a runner. I'm sure there are forums for Shiba owners that you could hit up for info about whether you could take them for runs or rides.stosh said:
Jimmydean...We had two a male and female from different bloodlines. They were the most gentlehearted, chicken crap dogs ever. A chihuahua would have been able to take both of 'em with 3 paws tied behind it's back.
Stosh - if you are looking for a trail dog, I would look at breeds like Pointers, Labs, Goldens, etc. etc.
I would think hunting dogs of this type would make for good trail dogs, perhaps also herding breeds like Aussies or Border Collies (as long as they don't try and herd the bikes)
For a working breed - perhaps a Chinook would fit the bill. They are sled dogs, but are a bit different than a Siberian Husky or Malamute or Alaskan Husky in the fact that they slightly more of a homebody type of dog. http://www.chinooks.org, or http://www.chinook-dogs.org/ or http://www.chinook.org/
I would think hunting dogs of this type would make for good trail dogs, perhaps also herding breeds like Aussies or Border Collies (as long as they don't try and herd the bikes)
For a working breed - perhaps a Chinook would fit the bill. They are sled dogs, but are a bit different than a Siberian Husky or Malamute or Alaskan Husky in the fact that they slightly more of a homebody type of dog. http://www.chinooks.org, or http://www.chinook-dogs.org/ or http://www.chinook.org/
hyper dogs aren't all bad, you just have to be ready for it.
We have 2 jack russell terriers.
We have 2 jack russell terriers.
Female Chinooks don't get that big.stosh said:
Pulled a last minute trip to Ninham in Carmel, NY on monday. That place is sooo tech, its over my head riding.stosh said:You are such a label whore!
How was your weekend?
Dogs! You NEED a cute dog. Nobody wants to dog-sit an ugly pooch. You have to get the type of dog that mom sees and instantly makes a noise of complete cute-overload. It sounds like "oooooohmygodddyourprecioussss", you never have to look far for a sitter.
Screw that get a Czechoslovakian wolf dog
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/czechoslovakianwolfdog.htm
"In the year 1955 a biological experiment took place in the CSSR of that time, namely, the crossing of a German Shepherd Dog with a Carpathian Wolf. The experiment established that the progeny of the mating of a male dog to a female wolf as well as that of male wolf to female dog, could be reared. The overwhelming majority of the products of these mating possessed the genetic requirements for continuation of breeding. In the year 1965, after the ending of the experiment, a plan for the breeding of this new breed was worked out. This was to combine the usabelqualities of the wolf with the favorable qualities of the dog. In the year 1982, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, through the general committee of the breeder's associations of the CSSR of that time, was recognized as a national breed"
but seriously I found dogbreedinfo.com pretty useful, although I just browsed and haven't bought a dog based on it.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/czechoslovakianwolfdog.htm
"In the year 1955 a biological experiment took place in the CSSR of that time, namely, the crossing of a German Shepherd Dog with a Carpathian Wolf. The experiment established that the progeny of the mating of a male dog to a female wolf as well as that of male wolf to female dog, could be reared. The overwhelming majority of the products of these mating possessed the genetic requirements for continuation of breeding. In the year 1965, after the ending of the experiment, a plan for the breeding of this new breed was worked out. This was to combine the usabelqualities of the wolf with the favorable qualities of the dog. In the year 1982, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, through the general committee of the breeder's associations of the CSSR of that time, was recognized as a national breed"
but seriously I found dogbreedinfo.com pretty useful, although I just browsed and haven't bought a dog based on it.
