The Shiba Inu breed belongs to the Spitz group, it has all the characteristics inherent in them: sharp erect ears, a special tail shape, thick two-level coat.
According to experts, the progenitors of the Shiba Inu were brought to the Japanese islands from China or Korea, and already in the course of crossing with the aborigines, the existing standard was formed.
There are three main types of Shiba Inu color: red, zoned or sesame, black, and tan, silver, or red.