| The smallest of the six distinct breeds of dogs that | | | | Shiba Inu puppies should start receiving these |
| originated from Japan is the Shiba Inu dog. Originally | | | | vaccinations beginning after six weeks of birth. They |
| bred for hunting, Shiba Inu dogs are very small yet agile | | | | should then begin receiving these vaccinations every |
| creatures. It is their size that must truly be considered | | | | three to four weeks. All general shots should be |
| when it comes to caring for them. When Shiba Inu | | | | acquired by sixteen weeks of age. |
| dogs are born, even more care should be taken as | | | | Other basic care concerns that should be considered |
| their general size is very tiny in nature. If you have | | | | when it comes to your Shiba Inu dog is in providing it |
| smaller children who are not aware of their strength, | | | | with a fair and balanced diet. This diet should not |
| you should supervise them when they are handing | | | | include table scraps which are generally bad for dogs. |
| Shiba Inu puppies. | | | | When deciding what type of food to serve your dog, |
| Proper care must be taken to assure the health and | | | | you should contact your Veterinarian to learn proper |
| welling being of Shiba Inu dogs. This care should begin | | | | feeding procedures and what type of food should be |
| from the moment a Shiba Inu puppy is born. Apart | | | | given to them. Good eating habits should begin early, |
| from keeping an eye on children who are handling the | | | | and Shiba Inu puppies should be taught early on not to |
| puppies, an owner should also consider the room | | | | beg for table scraps. |
| temperature and assure that the puppies are warm | | | | Another concern when coming to the Shiba Inu dog |
| enough. | | | | breed is its shedding pattern. The Shiba Inu dog will |
| Three months after a Shiba Inu puppy is born, it is | | | | begin shedding twice a year. The shedding of this |
| imperative that the puppy is seen by a vet. | | | | breed can fill a grocery bag up with hair each day |
| A Shiba Inu puppy should have at least a minimum of | | | | during the process. In order to assist in the shedding |
| two multivalent vaccinations. These vaccinations should | | | | process and to keep your house free of unwanted |
| include distemper and parvo. All breeds, including the | | | | dog hair, owners should brush their dogs coats on a |
| Shiba Inu dog, are required by law to receive shots | | | | regular basis. This should also be done daily to prevent |
| when they are over three months old. All Shiba Inu | | | | unnecessary knotting of the coat. |
| puppies should also receive a rabies vaccination. | | | | For the most part Shiba Inu dogs do not require a |
| Your personal Veterinarian may also require that your | | | | great deal of bathing. Typically, you could wash a |
| Shiba Inu dog receive additional vaccinations that aid in | | | | Shiba Inu puppy just four times a year during |
| prevention of the Corona virus, Bordatella, and Lyme | | | | non-shedding times. Washing a Shiba Inu dog more |
| Disease. | | | | than that can actually be bad for their skin. |