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Shiba Inu and Akitas have a resemblance to each other. They share height and coloring along with many other traits and characteristics. The Shiba Inu has a long history dating back more than a thousand years. This is the common trait of independence and intelligence.
Of course this isn't indicative of disloyalty. It is quite the opposite. A Shiba Inu may be more loyal than other dogs. The problem is that it is difficult to earn their loyalty. It needs to be taken from the Shiba Inu with a strong hand and a firm no. They do respond to positive reinforcement but they still need to know who their leader is, much like an Akita.
Unlike an Akita, The Shiba Inu breeders grow dogs smaller in stature, growing up to 14 to 17 inches from the floor to its shoulder. Its weight will be around 23 lbs. for grown-ups.
The Akita is another breed that originated in ancient Japan. Genetically speaking, the Akita is one of the most ancient of dog breeds in the world. These are the second oldest breeds in Japan, the oldest being the Shiba Inu.
The colorful history of the Akita, goes back many years. Having gone through multiple wars, it was, at one point, nearing extinction. The orignal purpose for the breed was to hunt everything from deer to larger game such as Black bears. This is how they became so ferocious.
Prior to World War I, Japanese Samurais would stage dog fights with these animals in order to keep their bloodlust from becoming dormant during times of peace. In time this ceased because of the fact that the emperor banned dog fighting in Japan because he wanted to stop animal cruelty.
In the post-war era, many dogs, including the Akita breed, were murdered in great numbers just to manufacture coats. The conquering Americans used their German Shepherds to breed with the remaining Akitas.
A few pure bred Akitas survived this decade.After this decade the infatuation with Akitas was reinstated and today in Japan they are looked upon as a national monument.
Akita breeders' dogs are known to have an undesirable temperament and reputation of hard headedness. If their temperament is left unchecked the Akita can be aggressive and destructive at times. This accentuates how important early training is. Training should occur while the Akitas are still pups. This is where a responsible Akita breeder can do wonders for their dogs. If you are considering buying one of these dogs, keep in mind that it is imperative that you be able to give them the time and attention that they require.
A fiercely loyal breed, the Akita will protect its family and territory at any cost. Once it has bonded with his master and his family, the Akita will go up to the point of protecting you and your family once it has sensed that there is impending danger ahead, and it will protect you with his very own life.
The Akita and the Shiba Inu are equally excellent breeds. It is the responsibility of both Shiba Inu breeders and Akita breeders to make sure that the dogs are well taken care of wherever they go.
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