Shiba Inu — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)
Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org.
Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)
Coat: Double coated with the outer coat being stiff and straight and the undercoat soft and thick.Color: Coat color is as specified herein, with the three allowed colors given equal consideration.Temperament: A spirited boldness, a good nature, and an unaffected forthrightness, which together yield dignity and natural beauty.