The Shiba Inu is an Asian dog breed that found its way to the United States and quickly rose in popularity, getting on the top 50 list of popular dogs in American homes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Its foxy looks and dignity has endeared it to many pet lovers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over the years, this breed has been crossed with several others to create designer Shiba Inu mixed breeds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As more people get drawn to novelty, these Shiba Inu cross breeds are in high demand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This article will look into the 20 popular Shiba Inu mixes (adorable pictures included) right after some vital information on the Shiba Inu dog breed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Shiba Inu Dog Breed<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Height<\/strong><\/td>	13 to 17 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>	17 to 23 pounds<\/td><\/tr>
Lifespan<\/strong><\/td>	12 to 16 years<\/td><\/tr>
Coat<\/strong><\/td>	Thick and double<\/td><\/tr>
Colors<\/strong><\/td>	Orange, red, sesame<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament<\/strong><\/td>	Alert, bold, good-natured<\/td><\/tr>
Ideal For<\/strong><\/td>	Active families, owners with experience<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Characteristics<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Health<\/strong><\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Grooming<\/strong><\/td> Medium<\/td><\/tr> Friendliness<\/strong><\/td> Medium<\/td><\/tr> Energy<\/strong><\/td> High<\/td><\/tr> Trainability<\/strong><\/td> Medium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Overview<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the Japanese dog breeds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Akita, Shikoku, Kai, Shiba, Kishu, and Hokkaido are other Japanese native breeds, all bigger than the Shiba Inu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An ancient dog breed, this little breed from the land of the Rising Sun started with the role of a hunting dog for a small game. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n World War 2 affected many dog breeds due to several factors, including scarcity and the canine casualties on the battlefield.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Shiba Inu also faced the danger of extinction during and after the war. Thanks to breeding programs, this breed was saved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The standard was drawn by Nihon Ken Hozonkai and it got recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1993.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This breed weighs 20 to 30 pounds and grows up to 16 inches. Its ears are long and pointed, giving it a foxy look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The thick double coat makes this breed appear like a teddy bear<\/a>. The common colors on the coat are sesame, orange-red, and urajiro.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In personality, the Shiba Inu is characterized majorly by its boldness and fiery nature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n According to the Japanese, it has spiritual boldness (kaani-i), a good nature (ryosei), and alertness (soboku).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Its independent nature makes it hard to train. Owners shouldn’t be misled by this breed’s size.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Far from being eager to please pooch, these dogs are more eager to do things their way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n It is prone to illnesses like hip and elbow dysplasia, glaucoma, epilepsy, cancer, patellar luxation, hypothyroidism, and progressive retinal atrophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Top 20 Most Popular Shiba Inu Mixes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1. Shiba Husky = Shiba Inu Husky Mix<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n