tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post1844928800113530374..comments2023-10-17T04:46:12.490-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of a Shiba Inu: Is it worth it to have two dogs?Vihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11884394637266790625noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-78725223539216928062011-06-10T13:38:33.776-04:002011-06-10T13:38:33.776-04:00Hi, I've been following your blog for a while ...Hi, I've been following your blog for a while now, since before i got my shiba, Chloe is now 6 months old and i'm thinking of getting a second one, I'm not quite sure yet but i want a companion for my companion as you say. I leave my shiba at home alone when I go to work, and I feel that she is very lonely by herself when I do that, hope you could share some insights on this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08245008358987517663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-37543098076005245812009-08-25T23:56:05.783-04:002009-08-25T23:56:05.783-04:00Hi Vi,
I love Mongoose's comment and could NO...Hi Vi,<br /><br />I love Mongoose's comment and could NOT agree more. After owning (or being owned) by 5 different shibas, I'd say that my two males were a lot like Loki. You will find that as he grows older, he will become more of a cuddle bug/not so aloof and not so "macho uno". I think his relationship with Jujube will change as time goes by.<br /><br />How you describe Jujube is definitely all female Shiba. All three of my females were like that - and I just knew that I would have an easier time with a female Shiba. (Thus when it was time to get another Shiba, I opted for another female and got Winnie). <br /><br />I definitely agree with the rest of your readers- a Shiba is not for everyone. I've talked a few very close friends OUT of owning a Shiba just because I didn't think it would be a good fit for their home/family life. And, if I thought a Shiba would work - I think it's important to know the general nuances between the two sexes.<br /><br />They are really rewarding dogs and I could never imagine not having a Shiba in the house... Aren't they great?!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213447960390490902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-88767874576787172432009-08-07T09:54:18.351-04:002009-08-07T09:54:18.351-04:00Yes, Loki & Juju are from the same breeder.Yes, Loki & Juju are from the same breeder.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884394637266790625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-24626550358375405092009-08-07T09:43:10.065-04:002009-08-07T09:43:10.065-04:00^^Perhaps she has the dog because it has a home, f...^^Perhaps she has the dog because it has a home, food, and a family. That's more than most. <br /><br /><br />Vi - are Juju and Loki from the same breeder?<br /><br />To be honest, dog 3 isn't going to be a Shiba Inu :) Maybe that helped our decision!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321392321684511975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-72877298101041098582009-08-07T00:46:31.927-04:002009-08-07T00:46:31.927-04:00So why do you have the dog? Poor doggy.So why do you have the dog? Poor doggy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-5892902970732194842009-08-07T00:28:02.418-04:002009-08-07T00:28:02.418-04:00Ha! Wait until the child comes into the picture. ...Ha! Wait until the child comes into the picture. The dogs will become "step-children". We call Chloe or "forgotten child" b/c we don't have time to give her the attention she used to get. She's lucky we still walk her everyday.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376118886129147472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-53828225037249258172009-08-06T22:41:55.685-04:002009-08-06T22:41:55.685-04:00That's not necessary correct. I understand Vi&...That's not necessary correct. I understand Vi's shiba inus Loki and Jujubi are both from the same breeder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-77318345912062601642009-08-06T22:05:42.091-04:002009-08-06T22:05:42.091-04:00I think a lot about the personality of the dog you...I think a lot about the personality of the dog you get has to do with it's breeding as well regarding sound temperment. In general I would not suggest Shibas as a pet unless I know a person is willing to seek out a good breeder and trainer and pay for that, or be willing to invest the time and resources in a dog that wasn't bred for temperment such as one comming from a rescue. <br /><br />Basically there is no such thing as a perfect dog, awesome ones, yes, but not perfect. Sounds like you have sort of a yin/yang thing with yours!lindsaythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369168544491635120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-72305155197971783382009-08-06T20:11:27.035-04:002009-08-06T20:11:27.035-04:00And Jujubi is really an exception. I know of a sh...And Jujubi is really an exception. I know of a shiba inu who is a sweetheart and gentle like Jujubi, but she was very skittish and far from "fearless". <br /><br />She was afraid of and barked at inanimated objects. She barked at a boat, stuffed toy animals, and even grocery bags. She definitely had her shares of quirkiness. <br /><br />Do I recommend or unrecommend shbias to anyone? I don't recommend anything to others. That's for the individuals to decide based on their personal tastes and personal situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-84823117329500210832009-08-06T15:09:51.397-04:002009-08-06T15:09:51.397-04:00Jen -- Haha! That one I know for sure. We are NOT ...Jen -- Haha! That one I know for sure. We are NOT thinking about getting a third dog. All the best to you if you do decide on #3.Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884394637266790625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-25474181503344123242009-08-06T15:02:04.513-04:002009-08-06T15:02:04.513-04:00Hmmm. Interesting post.
I think you are right abo...Hmmm. Interesting post.<br /><br />I think you are right about impressions, and perceptions. Having raised my female shiba into what I think is a pretty awesome DOG (shiba, too) then adopting an adult neurotic social-phob of a male shiba... I would really think twice now before suggesting a Shiba to just anyone! And especially consider all the implications before suggesting someone get TWO! <br /><br />I feel blessed, though... despite the individual issues my dogs might have, they are really good together. So much so that we're thinking about #3!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321392321684511975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-31817322331731351352009-08-06T13:46:28.571-04:002009-08-06T13:46:28.571-04:00I don't recommend shibas to people because of ...I don't recommend shibas to people because of my experience with PEOPLE. My shiba isn't an ounce of trouble, there couldn't be a better dog. But most people are lousy dog owners and a shiba deserves better.Mongoosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545512692510569390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-849890346707089331.post-55658492446734185232009-08-06T11:46:08.851-04:002009-08-06T11:46:08.851-04:00I think Jujubi is the exception. I think she is ac...I think Jujubi is the exception. I think she is actually a Sheltie in Shiba's body. <br /><br />If you ever decide Loki is not for the two-dog household, I'll take Jujubi. .... just kidding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com