Shiba Corgi Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Shiba Corgi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Faithful
Charming

Shiba Corgi dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Shiba Corgi.

United States

Welsh Corgi mix, Shiba Inu

2000s

Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

The coat of a Shiba Corgi falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Shiba Corgi can have a litter of 6-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Shiba Corgis are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Shiba Corgi is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Patellar Luxation
Dry Skin
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging

Shiba Corgi have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Shiba Corgis dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walking

Shiba Corgis are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shiba Corgi, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shiba Corgis usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Shiba Corgi is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Ideally, Shiba Corgi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Shiba Corgi feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Shiba Corgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shiba Corgi is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Shiba Corgis are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Shiba Corgis are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Shiba Corgis are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Shiba Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Shiba Corgis are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

The Shiba Corgi is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Shiba Corgi is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Shiba Corgi dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.