Shiba Inu
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Shiba Inu vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Shiba Inu and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Shiba Inu
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
Characteristics
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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