Shibas are the greatest little dogs. They certainly aren’t for everyone, but since T & I got Snickers, I have just fallen madly and completely in love with this breed.

I worry about the fact that they are so adorable though. Shiba puppies look like little stuffed animals. They are a stubborn and difficult breed to own though; they are categorized as a primitive breed, which, combined with how intelligent they are, makes them a handful to manage.

For anyone curious about Shiba’s personalities, here are a few of the best sites I have found on the subject:

• An Introduction to the Shiba, Part One
• An Introduction to the Shiba, Part Two
• The Misanthropic Shiba
• Is a Shiba Right For Me?