The Shiba Inu is Japan’s most popular dog breed and an ancient symbol of loyalty and independence. Small yet muscular, these spirited dogs combine a confident personality with a strong sense of devotion toward their families. Though naturally reserved around strangers, Shibas are known for their intelligence, alertness, and fox-like elegance, making them both charming companions and effective watchdogs.
The Shiba Inu dates back to ancient Japan, where it was bred for hunting small game in the rugged mountains. It shares ancestry with other Japanese breeds like the Akita and Kishu, but the Shiba is the smallest and likely the oldest of them all. The breed nearly vanished during World War II but was revived through dedicated breeding programs after the war. The first Shiba arrived in the United States in 1954, and by 1997, the breed earned full recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Compact and athletic, the Shiba Inu features a thick double coat—most commonly red with a cream undercoat—a curled tail, and erect triangular ears that highlight its alert expression.
Bold, loyal, and independent, Shibas form strong bonds with their families but prefer to make their own decisions. They are best suited to experienced owners who can provide consistent training and early socialization to prevent stubbornness and territorial behavior. Healthwise, Shibas are generally sturdy but can suffer from allergies, which are typically manageable with proper care. Their waterproof coat sheds moderately throughout the year and heavily during spring and fall. Regular brushing, especially during shedding seasons, keeps their fur healthy and minimizes loose hair. Energetic and curious, Shiba Inus love outdoor adventures, long walks, and playtime in secure spaces where they can explore safely. Learn more about the Shiba Inu.

“Ready for mischief and snuggles? Your new pup is here!” Meet Whimsy our stunning, independent Shiba Inu puppy! Whimsy is so much fun! She is energetic and always on the go. Whimsy is truly a joy to
$500
Shiba Inu
“Ready for mischief and snuggles? Your new pup is here!” Meet Whimsy our stunning, independent Shiba Inu puppy! Whimsy is so much fun! She is energetic and always on the go. Whimsy is truly a joy to

Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul
$395
Shiba Inu
Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul

Hello I am Pluto, an adorable Shiba Inu puppy, born August 27. I am a real live teddy bear with a super soft coat and the most adorable puppy eyes. I am a tiny ball of fuzz with tiny little ears. I am
$500
Shiba Inu
Hello I am Pluto, an adorable Shiba Inu puppy, born August 27. I am a real live teddy bear with a super soft coat and the most adorable puppy eyes. I am a tiny ball of fuzz with tiny little ears. I am

Hey There, My name is Fiona! I am a very beautiful female Red Shiba Inu puppy! I was born on September 10th, 2025. I am such a sweet and playful girl! I am looking for my new family, could that be wit
$750
Shiba Inu
Hey There, My name is Fiona! I am a very beautiful female Red Shiba Inu puppy! I was born on September 10th, 2025. I am such a sweet and playful girl! I am looking for my new family, could that be wit

Meet our adorable 3/4 Mini Bernedoodle and 1/4 Shiba Inu mix puppies, a truly unique blend of intelligence, loyalty, and charm! These exceptional pups combine the affectionate, family-oriented nature
$250
Mini Bernedoodle & Shiba Inu hybrid
Meet our adorable 3/4 Mini Bernedoodle and 1/4 Shiba Inu mix puppies, a truly unique blend of intelligence, loyalty, and charm! These exceptional pups combine the affectionate, family-oriented nature

Meet our adorable 3/4 Mini Bernedoodle and 1/4 Shiba Inu mix puppies, a truly unique blend of intelligence, loyalty, and charm! These exceptional pups combine the affectionate, family-oriented nature
$250
Mini Bernedoodle & Shiba Inu hybrid
Meet our adorable 3/4 Mini Bernedoodle and 1/4 Shiba Inu mix puppies, a truly unique blend of intelligence, loyalty, and charm! These exceptional pups combine the affectionate, family-oriented nature

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Hi! My name is Lukas, notice my beautiful sesame coat with sharp black markings. My black snout and natural mascara -look eyes are sure to bring comments wherever you take me. I am a more reserved Shi
$595
Shiba Inu
Hi! My name is Lukas, notice my beautiful sesame coat with sharp black markings. My black snout and natural mascara -look eyes are sure to bring comments wherever you take me. I am a more reserved Shi

Meet our adorable litter of Pug/Shiba Inu mix puppies, a delightful blend of playful energy, loyal affection, and irresistible charm! These sweet pups combine the spunky, independent spirit of the Shi
$295
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Meet our adorable litter of Pug/Shiba Inu mix puppies, a delightful blend of playful energy, loyal affection, and irresistible charm! These sweet pups combine the spunky, independent spirit of the Shi

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Say Hello to your New Best Friend, Adorable! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your advent
$475
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend, Adorable! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your advent

Hi! My name is Molly, notice my beautiful light sesame coat with sharp white markings. My cute blocky face is always asking if you are ready to play and so full of expression. It is sure to bring comm
$750
Shiba Inu
Hi! My name is Molly, notice my beautiful light sesame coat with sharp white markings. My cute blocky face is always asking if you are ready to play and so full of expression. It is sure to bring comm

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Hi! My name is Marcie, notice my beautiful sesame coat with sharp black and white markings. My cute blocky face is always asking if you are ready to play and so full of expression. It is sure to bring
$750
Shiba Inu
Hi! My name is Marcie, notice my beautiful sesame coat with sharp black and white markings. My cute blocky face is always asking if you are ready to play and so full of expression. It is sure to bring

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Hi! My name is Lyndon, notice my beautiful light sesame coat with sharp white markings. My 4 white stockings, just like my mom's is something that i'm so proud of! It sets me apart and is sure to brin
$595
Shiba Inu
Hi! My name is Lyndon, notice my beautiful light sesame coat with sharp white markings. My 4 white stockings, just like my mom's is something that i'm so proud of! It sets me apart and is sure to brin

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

Here comes a bright eyed and bouncy Shiba Inu Puppy to capture your heart! These AKC Registered puppies were born October 13, 2025. They are well socialized and love to play with children. They are al
$650
Shiba Inu
Here comes a bright eyed and bouncy Shiba Inu Puppy to capture your heart! These AKC Registered puppies were born October 13, 2025. They are well socialized and love to play with children. They are al

Hey There, My name is Ace! I am a very cute male Red Shiba Inu puppy! I was born on September 10th, 2025. I am such a sweet and playful boy! I am looking for my new family, could that be with you? If
$750
Shiba Inu
Hey There, My name is Ace! I am a very cute male Red Shiba Inu puppy! I was born on September 10th, 2025. I am such a sweet and playful boy! I am looking for my new family, could that be with you? If

Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w
$550
Pug & Shiba Inu hybrid
Say Hello to your New Best Friend! This cute, fun-loving Pug Hybrid will melt your heart with its big brown eyes and little button nose! These affectionate pups are ready for all your adventures and w

This sweet and adorable Shiba Inu is looking for a forever family! Leslie is ACA registered, has been vet checked, microchipped and comes with a health guarantee! All vaccinations and dewormer are up
$850
Shiba Inu
This sweet and adorable Shiba Inu is looking for a forever family! Leslie is ACA registered, has been vet checked, microchipped and comes with a health guarantee! All vaccinations and dewormer are up

Here comes a bright eyed and bouncy Shiba Inu Puppy to capture your heart! These AKC Registered puppies were born October 13, 2025. They are well socialized and love to play with children. They are al
$700
Shiba Inu
Here comes a bright eyed and bouncy Shiba Inu Puppy to capture your heart! These AKC Registered puppies were born October 13, 2025. They are well socialized and love to play with children. They are al

Meet Tillie, a spirited Shiba Inu puppy with a heart full of love and a playful personality! Shibas are known for their intelligence and charm, and Tillie is no exception. Family raised with care, she
$425
Shiba Inu
Meet Tillie, a spirited Shiba Inu puppy with a heart full of love and a playful personality! Shibas are known for their intelligence and charm, and Tillie is no exception. Family raised with care, she

From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo
$650
Shiba Inu
From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo

From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo
$650
Shiba Inu
From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo

From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo
$650
Shiba Inu
From The tip of their nose to the tip of their toes, these Shiba Inu babies are full of love and puppy kisses! With big hearts and sweet personalities, they will steal your heart! They will come to yo

With their sparkling eyes and stunning features these Shiba Inu puppies will snatch your heart without a problem! They are raised in a loving family setting and are very well socialized and love to pl
$150
Shiba Inu
With their sparkling eyes and stunning features these Shiba Inu puppies will snatch your heart without a problem! They are raised in a loving family setting and are very well socialized and love to pl

Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul
$425
Shiba Inu
Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul

Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul
$425
Shiba Inu
Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul

Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul
$425
Shiba Inu
Ready to be yours! Meet our adorable Shiba Inu puppies! Their super soft puppy coats, most adorable tail curl and cutest puppies eyes are sure to catch your eye! They have a sweet temperament and woul

Are you need of a happy, bouncy and playful ball of joy? Look no further! This litter of absolutely adorable Shiba Inu Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are ready to find their forever home! With
$50
Shiba Inu & Miniature Australian Shepherd hybrid
Are you need of a happy, bouncy and playful ball of joy? Look no further! This litter of absolutely adorable Shiba Inu Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are ready to find their forever home! With

Ranger is a sweet little guy that is ready to be someone's best friend!
$600
Shiba Inu
Ranger is a sweet little guy that is ready to be someone's best friend!

Rosie is sweet and friendly and wants to be your best friend!
$800
Shiba Inu
Rosie is sweet and friendly and wants to be your best friend!

Princess is cute and gentle little girl that's looking for a forever home!
$800
Shiba Inu
Princess is cute and gentle little girl that's looking for a forever home!

Tammie is a sweet puppy and ready to be your best friend!
$1,000
Shiba Inu
Tammie is a sweet puppy and ready to be your best friend!

Ricky is sweet and full of fun and is looking for a forever home!
$600
Shiba Inu
Ricky is sweet and full of fun and is looking for a forever home!

Riley is ready to give you lots of snuggles and wants to be adopted into a forever home!
$600
Shiba Inu
Riley is ready to give you lots of snuggles and wants to be adopted into a forever home!

Polly is a sweet and charming little girl that's ready to be adopted into her forever home!
$800
Shiba Inu
Polly is a sweet and charming little girl that's ready to be adopted into her forever home!

Reva is a charming little girl that's ready to be adopted into her forever home!
$800
Shiba Inu
Reva is a charming little girl that's ready to be adopted into her forever home!

Are you looking for a new best friend? Youre in luck because this cute litter of AKC registered Shiba Inu puppies are ready to find their new homes! With their clean smooth coats of fur and fun puppy
$525
Shiba Inu
Are you looking for a new best friend? Youre in luck because this cute litter of AKC registered Shiba Inu puppies are ready to find their new homes! With their clean smooth coats of fur and fun puppy

Hello I am Twinkle, an adorable Shiba Inu puppy, born August 27. I am a real live teddy bear with a super soft coat and the most adorable puppy eyes. I am a tiny ball of fuzz with tiny little ears. I
$500
Shiba Inu
Hello I am Twinkle, an adorable Shiba Inu puppy, born August 27. I am a real live teddy bear with a super soft coat and the most adorable puppy eyes. I am a tiny ball of fuzz with tiny little ears. I
The average cost of a purebred Shiba Inu puppy in the United States is approximately $1236, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.