Chihuahua
VS
Shiba Inu
Chihuahua vs Shiba Inu
Compare Chihuahua and Shiba Inu side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
15 – 25 cm
36 – 42 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
7 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
5/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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