Hi does anyone know if there is two types of shiba-inus?
I was once told that there was a small type and a seperate large type? i cant find anything about it in any of the dog books a ihave, is this person getting confused with an Akita?
many thanks

The AKC breeding standard is very clear on this : >>Males 14½ inches to 16½ inches at withers. Females 13½ inches to 15½ inches. The preferred size is the middle of the range for each sex. Average weight at preferred size is approximately 23 pounds for males, 17 pounds for females. Males have a height to length ration of 10 to 11, females slightly longer. Bone is moderate. Disqualification--Males over 16½ inches in dogs and under 14½ inches. Females over 15½ inches and under 13½ inches. <<

And there are 10 recognized Japanese breeds:

1 AKITA

2 HOKKAIDO

3 KAI

4 SHIBA

5 KISHU

6 SHIKOKU

7 TOSA

8 CHIN

9 JAPANESE SPITZ

10 JAPANESE TERRIER

Taylor

Hi
there is only one type of shiba inu but the Akita ,I believe ,is also known by some as the Akita Inu.
Archer

That's true, Archer :).

Taylor