Buyer question
How much does a Shiba Inu cost?
The median asking price for a Shiba Inu is $600, from 111 asking prices; half fall between $450 and $800.
Source: the Shiba Inu price guide, asking prices from listings on Everybarn and on other sites Everybarn indexes; not sale prices. Shiba Inu prices
The detail
An ancient Japanese spitz bred to flush small game in mountain brush, the Shiba is compact, bold and famously independent. Clean and cat-like indoors, it is also willful, prone to escaping and not interested in obeying on command.
What to weigh
Shibas are rarely safe off leash, can be possessive of food and toys, and often dislike handling. They scream when unhappy and may not get along with other dogs.