Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Shikoku dog | Shiba Inu | Czechoslovakian Wolfdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Japan | Japan |  Czech Republic |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
| Popularity Rank | 210 | 45 | 260 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| Other Names | Shikoku dog, Kochi-ken, Mikawa Inu, Japanese Wolfdog | Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba | Slovak Wolfdog, Czech Wolfdog, Ceskoslovensky Vlcak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set |
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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
| Price | $500-$800 | $800-$1000 | $800-$1500 |
General Appearance - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Size |
Large Medium | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Male: 54 pounds (26 kg), Female: 44 pounds (20 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) | Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) | Male: 54 pounds (26 kg), Female: 44 pounds (20 kg) |
| Height | Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 26 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (60 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 26 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (60 cm) |
Hair & Care - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Coat | Soft | Dense | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Black Black & Tan Cream |
Tan Red Cream Sesame Black |
Gray Yellow Silver |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Shikoku dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Shikoku dogs shed moderately. | Shiba Inus shed above average. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Temperament |
Agile Cautious Intelligent Brave Energetic Loyal |
Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen |
Active Fearless Quick Courageous Lively Sociable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Shikoku dog's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Czechoslovakian Wolfdog's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Shikoku dogs are quite easy to train. | Shiba Inus aren't famous for their trainability. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Shikoku dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Shikoku dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Shikoku dogs are a social breed. | Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Shikoku dog rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Shikoku dogs are average watchdogs. | Shiba Inus are good watchdogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Shikoku dogs strongly protect their territory. | Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Shikoku dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Shikoku dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Shikoku dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Shikoku dogs 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. | 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. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Shikoku dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Shikoku dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Shikoku dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Stranger Friendly | Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Shikoku dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Shikoku dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Shikoku dogs are commonly okay with elderly people. | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are not the best breed for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Shikoku dogs are generally with other pets. | Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Shikoku dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Shiba Inus are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 Shikoku dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Czechoslovakian Wolfdog 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Health Issues | Shikoku dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems | No set |
Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning |
Elbow Dysplasia Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Hip Dysplasia Lens Luxation Obesity Pituitary Dwarfism Seizures |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Shikoku dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Shikoku dogs have an average exercise need. | Shiba Inus have an average exercise need. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Shikoku dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Low to Average. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
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 average to cold weather conditions The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Shikoku dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Shikoku dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Shikoku dog vs Shiba Inu vs Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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