The Shiba and Akita are both popular pet dogs in Japan and can be seen in many cities and suburbs in Japan The figure has gradually entered China in recent years. They are all very alert and smart, and they are best at hunting, and have a high IQ, but they are very similar in appearance. If we want to correctly distinguish between Shiba Inu and Akita Inu, we still need to observe carefully and distinguish carefully.

Appearance characteristics

Let's first compare the appearance of the Shiba Inu and the Akita Inu. The overall body shape of the Shiba Inu is smaller than that of the Akita Inu. Simply speaking, the Shiba Inu is like a A smaller version of the Akita. The Shiba Inu has a medium size, thick muscles, very developed limbs, and a small body that is flexible and active. The standard weight of a male Shiba Inu is 39.5 kg. The puppy looks very nice and large, with triangular ears set slightly forward and small oval eyes. The Akita dog looks huge and powerful. The standard weight of a male Akita dog is 66.7 kg. Its head is triangular, the eyes are small and round, the ears are erect, and the back of the neck is in a straight line. This is the characteristic of the Akita dog. One, another characteristic is the large curl of the tail, which is symmetrical with the broad head.

Limbs

In fact, if we look closely, we will find that the limbs of Akita Inu and Shiba Inu are also different. From the front, the front legs of the Akita dog are straight, the bones are strong and strong, and the hind legs have more muscles, and the more developed ones are the hind legs. But the Akita's forelimbs are not so straight if viewed from the side.

Feet

After reading the limbs, let's look at the difference between their feet. First of all, let's talk about Shiba Inu, its front feet are similar to those of our common cats. Feet, toes are rounded, pads thick and compact. There will also be a pair of dewclaws on the front feet, which can be removed, but there are no such dewclaws on the hind feet. The front and rear feet of the Akita dog are very similar to the cat's feet, and there are no dewclaws.

Fur

The Shiba Inu has a double coat, the outer coat is stiff and straight, and the inner coat is soft and thicker. The fur on the face, ears, and legs is short, and the fur on the tail is slightly longer, and is erect like a brush. The fur of the Akita dog is upper and lower. The lower hair is thicker, softer and denser. It is shorter than the upper hair. The upper hair is straight and harder. The hair on the head, limbs and ears is shorter. The hair is long, and the hair on the tail is longer and denser.

Walking state

The Shiba Inu is agile and walks lightly, because the pads of the front feet determine its elastic characteristics when walking. When trotting, the legs are brought together like the center of the body and the back is stable. The Akita dog is strong and powerful when walking, with a moderate pace, keeping the hind feet level, and keeping the forelegs and hind legs on a level line.

Coat Color

In fact, Akita Inu and Shiba Inu are also different in fur color. Akita Inu's coat color is mainly divided into three types, namely red, white and tabby. The Shiba Inu has only two colors of fur, red and black.

Notes

The methods mentioned above are mainly distinguished from the appearance characteristics of Akita and Shiba Inu, which is also an easier way to distinguish them. When we choose Akita and Shiba Inu, we can first identify its breed according to the above method.