Shananagans Kennel - Breed Information
Shiba Inus
Shiba Inu (also called Shiba Ken) is the smallest of the six related Nippon Inu which are
actually Japanese Dogs. The dog is a small, agile dog that copes very well with
mountainous terrain. The dog was originally bred for hunting purposes.
The Shiba Inu can have red, white, and also black and tan coats. They also have double
coats, with a straight outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat.
Shiba Inu (also called Shiba Ken) is the smallest of the six related Nippon Inu which are
actually Japanese Dogs. The dog is a small, agile dog that copes very well with
mountainous terrain. The dog was originally bred for hunting purposes.
The Shiba Inu can have red, white, and also black and tan coats. They also have double
coats, with a straight outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat.
 | Size & Weight: Males - 14 - 17 in., 23 lbs. Females 13-15 in., 17 lbs | |
| Character: Generally, Shibas are independent and intelligent dogs. Some | |
| terms to coin for Shibas may be 'spirited boldness' and 'good nature'. Shibas generally keep their coat very clean and while walking avoid stepping in puddles mud and dirt. These dogs have also been known to housetrain themselves on occasion, something other dogs need to be taught most of the time. |
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Silky Terriers
The Silky Terrier looks similar to a Yorkshire Terrier. Their eyes are medium sized and
usually brown while their ears are triangular shaped and stand straight up. The Silkies
have a very shiny coat that grows to their ankles in length, which is NON-SHEDDING,
NON-ALLERGENIC and ODORLESS. Their body is small but adoringly broad for it's size.
Their legs are fairly long and somewhat skinny ending with feet which may be likened to a
bunny. The Silky's coat is very shiny although not as long as a Yorkshire Terriers' it flows
down over their whole body. As for colour their coat can come in many variations of blue, tan
or blue and red.
The Silky Terrier looks similar to a Yorkshire Terrier. Their eyes are medium sized and
usually brown while their ears are triangular shaped and stand straight up. The Silkies
have a very shiny coat that grows to their ankles in length, which is NON-SHEDDING,
NON-ALLERGENIC and ODORLESS. Their body is small but adoringly broad for it's size.
Their legs are fairly long and somewhat skinny ending with feet which may be likened to a
bunny. The Silky's coat is very shiny although not as long as a Yorkshire Terriers' it flows
down over their whole body. As for colour their coat can come in many variations of blue, tan
or blue and red.
| Size & Weight: 9-10 inches tall, 7-11 pounds | |
| Character: Unlike some terriers, this happy little dog was not bred to do any | |
| particular hunting job, but purely to be a companion animal. Nevertheless, its terrier blood shows through in its active, energetic, assertive nature. Silkies are extremely loyal to their owners. Silkies are intelligent and eager to learn and most importantly generally love to please! This means they are very easy to train and are great cuddlers. Silkies make fantastic companions. They are loyal, sweet, friendly and are full of energy. Silkies are not a 'yap yap' dog as some are when barking. They are delightful little clowns that love to make you laugh! |
