shiba inu

The Shiba Inu is a breed of hunting dog from Japan, originally bred for hunting small game such as birds and rabbits. It is a small-to-medium breed, compact with well-developed muscles, and has a distinctive double coat with stiff guard hairs and a soft undercoat. The Shiba Inu is considered an alert, affectionate, and independent breed with high intelligence but also somewhat stubborn and strong-willed. It requires a lot of exercise and stimulation, and insufficient exercise can lead to anxiety and undesirable behaviors. The breed has a rich history, dating back to the prehistoric Jōmon period of Japanese history, and was nearly extinct after the Meiji Restoration but was later revived and protected by hunters and intellectuals.learn more on wikipedia