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The Shiba Inu, Japan's smallest native breed, is a "living monument" to the country’s history. Originally bred as a versatile hunter for birds and small game in the mountainous regions, the breed's name likely refers to the "brushwood" where they hunted or the reddish color of the autumn brushwood that matches their coat.

While there are more Shibas in Japan today than any other breed, they faced near extinction during due to food shortages and a distemper epidemic. The modern Shiba was reconstructed from three remaining bloodlines: the San'in , Mino , and Shinshu . Key Characteristics Download intro shiba part1 pdf

The document , available through the National Shiba Club of America , provides essential historical and general information for anyone interested in this ancient Japanese breed. Article: A Heritage of the "Brushwood Dog" The Shiba Inu, Japan's smallest native breed, is