The Shikoku and Shiba Inu are very similar in appearance - the main difference being size. While the maximum size for a Shiba Inu is about 25 pounds and 17" tall - the Shikoku can weight up to 55 pounds and have a height of 22". In terms of body shape, the Shikoku has a slightly leaner and longer physique than the Shiba Inu.
Shiba Inu does not bark frequently, but they do when they find something suspicious. Training Shiba Inus is also reasonably simple because they are knowledgeable and eager to please people. Shiba Inu is very independent and loves to take walks. Shiba Inus are also very clean dogs, so they don’t need frequent baths. Shiba Inus have an instinct to lick like many other dogs. Sometimes, Shiba Inus lick to clean themselves. Stress, affection, boredom, etc., can also be the reasons behind licking. Moreover, Shiba Inus might lick for showing dominance. Besides, they might lick to get the salty taste of the skin. 6. Redirect Your Shiba Inu’s Attention: When your Shiba Inu begins to bark reactively, try redirecting their attention to more productive activity. Offer a favorite toy, initiate a training session, or engage in play to refocus their energy. This helps your dog learn that there are alternative ways to react to stimuli, rather than barking. 7. I have a 4 year old rescue Shiba. We do 10-15km hikes on weekends. On normal days we walk about 5km per day I don't run with him because our speeds just don't match. He likes to run really fast so I just play fetch or flirt pole with him. He gets bored of the repetition so i don't do it too much. . 50 590 329 142 916 331 934 631