When selecting, you can look at the appearance of the puppies' parents and ask for a pedigree certificate; you should choose a Shiba Inu puppy with clear eyes and lively and active nature; the purebred Shiba Inu's eyes are roughly triangular, the eyeballs are dark brown, and the ears are erect. The nose is straight, the tail is thick, and the position is high.
1. Pedigree and appearance
Before buying a Shiba Inu, ask the seller about the parents of the puppies. It is best to check the appearance and mental state of the parents of the puppies. The appearance of a dog's parents can give a rough idea of what the puppy will look like when it grows up. After asking, I learned that if there is a pedigree certificate, then this Shiba Inu is a good puppy.
2. Healthy body
Puppies should be vaccinated three times within 72 days. It is irresponsible to enter the home without completing the vaccinations. It is best to choose a Shiba Inu puppy after the puppy has been vaccinated, and the Shiba Inu puppy should be lively and active, with a strong appetite, rather than dull eyes and a sickly look. Then check the puppy's general health.
3. Body shape and appearance
The height and body length ratio of Shiba Inu puppies is basically 1:1, and the body length is allowed to be slightly larger than the height; similarly, no matter at any stage of development, the chest depth and front leg length of the Shiba Inu should be Keep it 1:1 and allow the legs to be slightly longer. The body size cannot be too small or too thin.
Eyes - The shape of the eyes is somewhat close to a triangle. They are deep and tilt upward and toward the outside of the ears. The eyes are dark brown and the eye circles are black. Remember: it is not round eyes, nor big eyes, but similar to triangles.
Ears - The ears are triangular in shape, firmly erect and small, commensurate with the size of the head and body, but the position of the ears should not be too low, and the distance between the two ears should not be too far apart. Remember: Shiba Inu ears appear larger at 3-5 months old, and begin to appear smaller at 6 months old.
Nose - The bridge of the nose is very straight, slightly tapered from the stop to the tip of the nose, and the nose is black.
Tail - The tail is set relatively high, thick and powerful, and is usually rolled up in a sickle shape or curled shape on the back. A loose, single-curled or sickle-shaped tail with the tip pointing toward the neck and almost parallel to the back is preferred for this puppy. A double curl or sickle shape with the tip of the tail pointing upward is acceptable.
Color - Don't choose a white Shiba Inu, choose a red dog. Try to choose a darker coat color, or one with more black hair. In this way, when the Shiba Inu reaches adulthood, the red color will be darker and it will look more energetic and temperamental.
4. Lively personality
When selecting a Shiba Inu puppy, try to observe the puppy’s activities as much as possible. Do not choose a rough or cowardly Shiba Inu. A rough and aggressive Shiba Inu puppy is likely to Will grow into a violent dog, and a cowardly puppy will not grow well, so choose a Shiba Inu puppy with a lively and docile personality.most.
5. Get close to humans
Pay attention to whether the Shiba Inu puppy will take the initiative to approach you. A good Shiba Inu puppy has a light and harmonious gait, and expresses a strong curiosity towards humans. Selecting puppies that are curious about humans will make it easier for the Shiba Inu to integrate into the family.
6. Selection method
It is not recommended for novices to buy Shiba Inu online or in a crowded dog market. If you have good economic conditions and want to buy a Shiba Inu, it is recommended to go there. Regular kennels, because the quality of Shiba Inu sold in regular kennels is generally better in all aspects, and you can see whether the Shiba Inu is pathogenic by looking at the kennel. It is recommended for those with limited financial resources to buy domestic Shiba Inu puppies, which will provide insurance. a little.
