I was surprised by this Rex dog because he was so kind to my dogs when he came to visit me. They seemed to get along very well. I wanted to know more about Shiba Inu. I had to do a little more research on this breed of dog. I asked my brother why he has 2 of them.

I wondered why he always jumped the fence. I also wondered why he would run away when he was called home.

I found out that a Shiba Inu will fly off if given the slightest chance. This is a breed of dog that is very attached to its human family members and cannot bear to be isolated from them. Thinking of having a Shiba in the backyard or garage is a mistake because that bold and bright-natured dog will create loud noise and be destructive in that situation. He will be charming and loving to his human family, but he has a sense of humor when it comes to human orders. A Shiba Inu is very difficult to raise and train. A joyful and independent spirit must always be kept tied down. It has quick reflexes and a drive for prey that wants to chase anything that moves. Don’t try to chase him because he can outrun any human and he does so frequently. Shibas are true runners.

Because my son faced a fine with the city for a wandering dog, Rex was turned over to another family member and was in that home for 4 years. The daughter of this family kept him with her after that until she went to college. Had to leave him alone too long for a dog. Rex was feeling lonely. He was eating less and playing a lot less than usual. She regularly returned home with chewed items and garbage spilled around the house. Rex was trying to tell him that he was lonely.

He felt so sorry for Rex that he asked us if we could take him home forever. My husband and I went downstairs to take him home with us. Bringing our caravan for the trip, Rex rested comfortably sleeping one night with us before we got home.

My two dogs seemed to remember him and welcomed him into our family. Since I’m semi retired, working every other weekend, I have plenty of time to keep him company and he seemed to adjust pretty well right away. My husband is at home most weekends and the nephew, who lives upstairs, is also involved in his care.

My dogs are Miniature Schnauzers. One of them named Zeke, 14, was diagnosed with spleen cancer over the summer and was in remission when Rex arrived. Sparky, the other is 10. They have been together since they were puppies. So now we have a three-dog night, I’m just being funny now.

Rex is 9 years old and had his vet visit. He is up to date on all his ‘shots’ and is stocky for his age. He seems more relaxed and may be his age. With an adult dog, you can easily see what you have, and he, as an adult, Shiba Inu has already done that. proved to have no negative characteristics.

Rex has a strong temper. Shiba Inus are very bright but have an independent mind of their own. He loves squeaky toys and will lift his right paw to shake it for a treat. My son said he taught him that. The only thing I had to get used to was losing a lot of hair. These Shiba Inus shed quite a bit throughout the year. For about three weeks during the spring and three weeks during the fall, these dogs shed a lot according to my brother. We found that to be true when we brought Rex home. I had to make sure the hair and fur on the clothes and furniture were okay because my miniature schnauzers don’t fall off. Rex is brushed regularly by the nephew. I’m already attached to Rex. We had a wonderful Christmas when the other members of our family came and brought their dogs. That weekend went very well.

After Christmas, in mid-January, Zeke passed away from a stroke. They miss him, but Sparky has Rex for company and that’s called joy.