Shiba Inu Temperament - Do Shiba Inu's Have a Temper?

Shiba Inu Temperament

Do Shiba Inu’s have a temper?  Answer is yes and no.  As Cesar Millan would say, you have to be “Assertive”.  The

"Shiba Inu Temperament"

is rather complex.  They can be playful one minute and then angry the next.  It is important that the owner is an experienced dog owner.  When deciding on purchasing a Shiba Inu, keep in mind that these dog breeds are not typical dogs (you’re not getting a Labrador).  They can be moody and grumpy, then they can be super nice and sweet.  They can greet the owner at the door with a “Shiba Inu smile” on their face, and then they might growl and be pissed off.  But I personally think that they look cute when they are angry or complaining.  At the end of the day, they are just cute and funny dogs.  You have to have a sense of humor.

(Caution!  Shiba Inu dogs are NOT for the first time owner!) 

These are the MOST well-behaved Shiba Inu dogs I have ever witnessed!