| Shiba Inu puppies are an absolute delight to both raise | | | | nourishment they need at an early stage. Once they |
| and train. From the moment they are born they are | | | | are weaned, many owner will feed Shiba Inu puppies a |
| very curious about the world around them. They | | | | diet of lamb and rice. This diet will generally make the |
| immediately begin to explore and to search out their | | | | young pup coats shine, which is just one the outer |
| surroundings. | | | | Shiba Inu character traits. |
| The Shiba Inu breed of dog typically has 3-5 puppies | | | | However, you should check with your local animal care |
| per litter. They are very small in size and look much like | | | | administrator before taking on any major changes in |
| oversized hamsters when first born. Some Shiba Inu | | | | your Shiba Inu puppies diet. It is very important that |
| puppies are so small that they can actually fit | | | | they receive proper nutrition when they are still in the |
| comfortably in the palm of your hand. | | | | beginning stages of development. |
| An amazing thing about the Shiba Inu breed is the fact | | | | Other considerations that must be kept in mind when |
| that the female Shiba Inu can go into heat every three | | | | caring for Shiba Inu puppies is to have them checked |
| to four hours. This is quite unusual amongst the breed | | | | for any serious medical conditions. This should be done |
| and researchers have yet to determine the reasoning | | | | no later than three months into development. It is at this |
| behind the females heat patterns. With this in mind it is | | | | time that you will need to take your Shiba Inu puppies |
| generally easy to breed this type of dog and to | | | | in for their general and government required shots. |
| produce litters of Shiba Inu puppies on a rather regular | | | | As stated before, the female will take care of her |
| basis. | | | | pups up until it is time for them to experience life on |
| The Shiba Inu character begins to develop when they | | | | their own. It is at this time that they will need to move |
| are just puppies. They are very loving and gentle | | | | on to semi-solid foods. It's also at this time that they |
| puppies that seek attention from their mother and also | | | | become more energetic and attention seeking. |
| from humans. Shiba Inu character is mostly seen in | | | | You may experience behavior such as chewing on |
| their need for approval and in their need for attention. | | | | anything and everything they can put into mouth. This |
| The Shiba Inu character develops when they are just | | | | can include one another. At this young age they are |
| puppies and continues to stay true into adulthood. | | | | just learning their strength and will sometimes playfully |
| Shiba Inu puppies are very easy to care for when | | | | bite one another. Don't be surprised if you hear them |
| properly monitored. The female Shiba Inu will keep | | | | "yelping" as they play with one another in a rough |
| watch over her pups and will provide them with the | | | | manner. This is part of the normal Shiba Inu character. |