What size are shiba inu?

Question

i want a small dog and i was wondering if shiba inu are small or medium when full grown

Answer 1

The average weight for a Shiba Inu is between 15-25 pounds. Males closer to 25 and females closer to 15.  Not small but closer to medium size.  

Answer 2

they are medium-large.

Answer 3

my neighbour has one and it is really hyper and they had a hard time training it ev en tho it went to doggy school with my dog it was slow learner but i guess every dogs different

Answer 4

"Size, Proportion, Substance

Males 14½ inches to 16½ inches at withers. Females 13½ inches to 15½ inches. The preferred size is the middle of the range for each s*x. Average weight at preferred size is approximately 23 pounds for males, 17 pounds for females. Males have a height to length ration of 10 to 11, females slightly longer. Bone is moderate. Disqualification--Males over 16½ inches in dogs and under 14½ inches. Females over 15½ inches and under 13½ inches"

They are small to medium.  My friend has them, they're just hitting the medium height.

Answer 5

um, no. they are definately not small. they are on the large end of the medium spectrum. buy a dog encyclopedia.

Answer 6

I love the personality of a shiba inu. They are so sweet.

Answer 7

I'd say medium.I have an Akita which is a large variation of a shiba inu.

Answer 8

Shiba Inus are a medium sized dog, but they are not recommended for the beginner owner. They are aloof, quiet, cat-like, and very difficult to train, not to mention stubborn.  

Answer 9

They are medium sized.  Around 20-25 pounds, although my girl is on the larger end of the spectrum.

Just a warning, do your research with this breed (well, any breed actually)

Here's a site I love that makes me laugh:

www.shibainus.ca

ADD: Just wanted to say, they are not slow-learners!  They are incredibly intelligent, they are more like cats, with the "what's in it for me?" attitude.

Answer 10

Height:  Dogs 14-16 inches (36-41 cm.) Females 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)

Weight: Dogs 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg.) Female Dogs 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg.)