Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shiba Inu	Siberian Husky
Origins	Japan	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	45	12
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1000	$700-$1200

General Appearance - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Hair & Care - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Coat	Dense	Fluffy
Colors	Tan Red Cream Sesame Black	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Shiba Inus shed above average.	Siberian Huskys shed above average.

Characteristics - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Temperament	Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Shiba Inus are easy to train.	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.
Playfulness	Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs.	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average.	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Shiba Inus are good watchdogs.	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Territorial	Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs.	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Shiba Inus have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Siberian Huskys have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Stranger Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Health Issues	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Shiba Inus have an average exercise need.	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Siberian husky lover
Dec 17, 2019, 11:49:13 AM:
I loved this article. I couldn’t chose between a Siberian husky or a shiva inu, but finally, I chose a Siberian Husky.