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: Sturdy and agile, standing roughly 14.5 to 19.5 inches.

The document , available through the National Shiba Club of America , provides essential historical and general information for anyone interested in this ancient Japanese breed. Article: A Heritage of the "Brushwood Dog" Download intro shiba part1 pdf

The Shiba Inu, Japan's smallest native breed, is a "living monument" to the country’s history. Originally bred as a versatile hunter for birds and small game in the mountainous regions, the breed's name likely refers to the "brushwood" where they hunted or the reddish color of the autumn brushwood that matches their coat. : Sturdy and agile, standing roughly 14

: Ancestors of the Shiba likely accompanied the earliest immigrants to Japan around 7,000 BC . Archaeological evidence from the Jomonjin (Rope-Pattern People) era reveals remains of small dogs similar in size to the modern Shiba. Originally bred as a versatile hunter for birds