Hello, my fellow Steemers! This year 2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar and year of crypto currency. And what better to post about than the cute mascot of Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency featuring a likeness of the Shiba Inu dog from the "Doge" Internet meme as its logo.
The Shiba Inu is the smallest of the six original spitz dog breeds from Japan. The word “Shiba” in Japanese means brushwood and it is sometimes called the little brushwood dog. The word “Inu” means dog.
A small, agile dog that does well with Japan's mountainous terrain, the Shiba Inu was originally bred for hunting. It looks similar to other Japanese dog breeds like the Akita Inu or Hokkaido, but the Shiba Inu is a different breed with a distinct blood line, temperament and has a smaller size than the other Japanese dog breeds.
Their white markings combined with their coloring (red, red sesame, or black and tan) and their alert expression and smooth stride makes them almost move like a fox. They’re sturdy, muscular dogs with a brave personality to match.
They have a shoulder height of up to 17 inches and weigh up to 24 pounds when fully grown.
The Shiba may have been used as early as 300 B.C. as a hunting dog in central Japan. Although they were used mostly to hunt birds and small game, they were occasionally used to hunt wild boar. 3 main types existed and each was named for its area of origin: the Shinshu Shiba (from the Nagano Prefecture), the Mino Shiba (from the Gifu Prefecture), and the Sanin Shiba (from the northeast). After the Second World War, the breed was nearly lost, and many died by distemper disease in 1952. In an attempt to save the Shiba Inu, the different types were interbred, crossing the heavier-boned dogs from mountainous regions with the lighter-boned dogs from other regions. As a result, the Shiba survived as one breed, with some variations. The first Shiba came to America in 1954 and was officially recognized by the AKC in 1993. Since then, their popularity continues to grow.
The Shiba Inu is an alert, brave little dog. It is also loving, kind, and not easily trainable. The Shiba Inu is very clean and will avoid getting dirty if possible – and is easily housebroken. They aren't noisy dogs, barking very little. They are very playful and get along well with other dogs and older children. The Shiba Inu can be quite shy around strangers. Unfortunately, the Shiba Inu is mainly a hunter, and it shouldn't be trusted around small animals or other family pets. Care should be taken when letting this canine off the leash for it will chase cars and small animals. Also, handlers should always present themselves as firm, making sure the Shiba Inu knows who's the master.
Sources: https://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/shiba-inu
wagwalking.com/breed/shiba-inu
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Happy New Year 2018
If it didn't bring you joy
just leave it behind
Let's ring in the new year
with good thing in mind....
Let every bad memory
That brought heartache and pain
And let's turn new leaf
with the smell of new rain...
Let's forget past mistakes
Making amends for this year
sending you these greetings
to bring you hope and cheer
HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2018
Thank you for being one of the people
who made this world a wonderful place to live in.
I pray that you’ll be blessed with good health, security, success, peace and joy.
Happy New Year 2018 to @darthnava and your family
Thanks for the great poem!
I LOVE my dog breed
Hey, nice sheep dog you got there.
This is not a sheep dog @darthnava
Then what breed is it?
And this dog spices that you are taking about is good to know about it. And its advantages over other dogs . Well it a hunting dog and various names from various resion. And you had talked about it's history nd it's behaviour. And the information that we should be careful about it when it's with other small creature. Good to know all this information about this dog species.
That dog is super pretty!!!
Almost like the dog from Dodge Coin ahaha!
The Shiba Inu is really the Doge Coin dog.
shiba really a cute and pretty small dog but if i see shiba i dont believe that this shiba was used for haunting in japan @darthnava...alsio awesome video to show all in wondering colors
Very important post sharing @darthnawa. Nice video indeed.
Nice video sir.My wishes for you are not limited to just the next year. Have a fun-filled, smashing, rocking and…
Thanks a lot!
I bought almost 100,000 Dogecoins and made some quick money out of this investment. However, this coin is 'pathetic' and I would like to stay away from it in future.
On the other side, this Shiba Inu seems an interesting name for dog. I'm not much into pets but dog is the most faithful animal after horse, so for that reason, I like it
Very interesting and informative post @darthnava.
Steem On!
'Pathetic'? Interesting! How come?
Thanks . I always feel smarter after reading your posts. Please keep sharing your thoughts. interesting post
Counting my blessings and wishing you more. Hope you enjoy the New year in steemit. My dear Friend!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018
happy new year my friend
& amazing video of dog,i also love dogs
That is such a cute puppy!!!
Happy new year @darthnava!
You too, friend!
Hahah very nice dog and I like this dog...This is your dog??
No, my real dog is larger than that.
Nice post keep posting
Happy new year
I love shiba so I have been growing for two years ~ ^^
nice dog having look smart this dog look like as germen shepherd
wow so sweet and beautifull dog havign much more cutness i like it so much and its good to share it whole detail darthnava sir
dog is very nice... you shared...
happy new year
wow this breed is the best of all :)
i like your dog and his colour so cute
Different dog breed...Happy New year I hope this year will bring the happiness in all of us life
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