A very bold, lively and sweet dog, the Shiba Inu has won the hearts of many and has grown in popularity. This breed makes a good companion and does very well with children. Somewhat wary of strangers, but warms up quickly

Shiba Inu Character
This agile breed is playful and energetic. Lively, charming, and affectionate, this breed can also be independent while demanding attention from his master. The Shiba Inu should not be kept around small animals but can do well with cats

Shiba Inu Temperament
The Shiba Inu is intelligent, alert, and makes a good alarm dog at times. This breed can be prone to barking. This breed can prove to be a handful if not handled by an experienced owner as they tend to be willful.

Shiba Inu Care
The Shiba Inu has a coat that is fairly easy to groom. Rubber brushing does well with the coat of this dog to remove dead and loose hair. Seasonally a heavy shedder, many owners rely on regular professional grooming to keep shedding to a minimum. Do not bathe this dog regularly as it will remove the waterproofing this breed retains.

Shiba Inu Coat
The Shiba Inu has a thick double coat. Outercoat should remain stiff and straight. The undercoat should be soft and thick. This breed has bushy hair on its tail and its hind legs.

Shiba Inu Training
This intelligent dog is pretty easy to housebreak, but obedience training should start at a young age. Being that this dog is high energy, they require a firm handler, and can be stubborn at times

Shiba Inu Activity
The Shiba Inu is not recommended for kennel life and should be kept as a member of the family as he loves attention. An average sized yard would suit this dog well; however regular walks can be sufficient.

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Shiba Uni Q&A

I bought a two month old shiba uni in Hong Kong, and the lady at the pet store said I needed to fax over an import permit and then she could ship my puppy over. I went home the next day and when I asked customs at the airport however, the guy said it didnt need an import permit, just a list of it's vaccinations and it's papers.
The permit is complicated and what scares me is that it can take 1-3 months just to process, and then the puppy will take 2 weeks to ship over.
Do I really need the permit? I'd rather fly back and bring the puppy with me if it means I don't have to wait two months before I'll have him if that's even possible.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control, no permit is required but vaccinations papers are definitely required. At the same time you should ask about it with your airline because they know best what is required when you bring a puppy on to the airplane. See the details here:

http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html