How much does a Shiba Inu cost? Five major differences between the Shiba Inu and the Akita Inu
The Shiba Inu is a medium-sized dog with relatively high intelligence. Because of its quiet, independent, and highly alert personality, it is an excellent hunting dog. Many people now like to keep one, so how much does a Shiba Inu cost? What is the difference between it and the Akita Inu?
1. Introduction to the Shiba Inu:
1. How long can a Shiba Inu live?
A Shiba Inu can generally live 10-12 years, but because of differences in breed, keeping conditions, and sex, there will also be certain differences in lifespan. For example, under normal circumstances, male dogs live longer than female dogs, mixed-breed dogs live longer than purebred dogs, small dogs live longer than large dogs, and Shiba Inus that exercise moderately live longer. However, in general, living beyond 10 years of age is the most common, so how long a Shiba Inu can live has a certain relationship with sex, keeping conditions, body size, and exercise.
2. Which country does the Shiba Inu come from?
The Shiba Inu is a relatively ancient breed of dog from Japan. It is highly alert and strong-bodied, and can stand in high places looking downward, so it is an excellent hunting dog.
2. How much does a Shiba Inu cost on the market?
1. Shiba Inu market prices vary, generally around 1000-10000 yuan each, but because of differences in body size, quality, and appearance, there will also be certain differences in price. For example, the market price of a red Shiba Inu is generally around 6000-15000 yuan each, the market price of a Mame Shiba Inu is generally around 3000-4000 yuan each, the market price of a Shiba Inu with slightly refined appearance is generally around 3500-4000 yuan each, the market price of a purebred male Shiba Inu is generally more than 7500 yuan each, and if the quality is especially good, it may be over ten thousand yuan each, so the specific price still needs to be checked in the local market.
2. According to experienced dog lovers, those with a general market price below 5000 yuan are mostly not purebred, so attention should be paid as much as possible when choosing.
3. If it is a purebred Japanese Shiba Inu, the general market price is around more than ten thousand yuan each, and it must have a pedigree certificate, so attention should be paid when choosing.
4. If choosing by color, yellow-series Shiba Inus are generally more expensive, while those of other color series are not very expensive.
3. What are the differences between the Shiba Inu and the Akita Inu?
Difference 1, different in body size: the Shiba Inu is shorter and smaller, generally with a standard shoulder height of about 40cm. The Akita Inu is slightly larger, generally with a standard shoulder height of about 66cm.
Difference 2, different in the head: the Shiba Inu has a relatively round face and a rather small face shape. The Akita Inu has a slightly flat top of the head and a relatively large skull, and its face shape is slightly larger than that of the Shiba Inu.
Difference 3, different in coat: the Shiba Inu has smooth, short hair, generally black and red. The Akita Inu has relatively fluffy, medium-length hair, generally white, red, and brindle.
Difference 4, different in the tail: the Shiba Inu has a short, small tail, and there is very little hair on the tail. The Akita Inu has a lot of hair on the tail.
Difference 5, different in personality: the Shiba Inu is lively and active, likes to bite things, and when playing enthusiastically cannot be called back at all, but occasionally it will also act cute and spoiled. The Akita Inu is gentle in temperament, and its intelligence is somewhat higher than that of the Shiba Inu.
Overall, the Shiba Inu market price can be considered expensive if you say it is expensive, and cheap if you say it is cheap, so when choosing, try to check the local market. In addition, many people cannot clearly tell the Shiba Inu and the Akita Inu apart, so when choosing, they can be distinguished by several features such as body hair, body size, and tail.