Shiba Inu and Akitas look alike. 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 exhibits the prominent trait of strong independence as well as high intellect.
Of course this isn't indicative of disloyalty. Actually, the reverse is true. Shiba Inu's might possibly be a more loyal companion than other breeds. The problem is that it is difficult to earn their loyalty. You must be firm in saying "No" to the Shiba Inu. 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. It will weigh approximately 23 pounds. for an adult.
The Akita is another breed that originated in ancient Japan. Throughout the dog breeds in the world, the Akita is among the oldest, according to genetics. 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. It was originally bred for hunting purposes where it was used to hunt down deer, Black bear and other animals. This is where they gained their fierceness.
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 love affair with Akitas was renewed and now they are considered national monuments in Japan.
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 stresses the importance of early training. Akita owners should begin training their pups while young. 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.
Both the Shiba Inu and Akita breeds are great dogs. Shiba Inu and Akita breeders must be certain that the dogs will be well cared for no matter where they are adopted.

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