| Shiba Inu breeders and owners should take great | | | | lameness or bowed legs. However, most cases of |
| care when attempting to breed this variety of dog. | | | | this involve stage one. |
| When choosing the dogs which a Shibu Inu breeder is | | | | A Shiba Inu breeder should have their possible |
| planning to breed, they should first look into the | | | | breeding partners checked for this abnormality. |
| medical history and general health of the dogs in | | | | Another common issue amongst the Shibu Inu breed |
| question. | | | | is hip dysphasia. Alongside this are heredity eye |
| Overall the Shiba Inu breed of dog is very healthy | | | | defects which are widespread throughout the entire |
| and energetic. They are able to brave outdoor | | | | canine world. Cataracts is the common eye defect. |
| conditions but adjust well to living indoors as well. | | | | Recent studies show findings that eye defects are |
| They do not require a special diet like many other | | | | more common in the females than males of this |
| breeds of dogs, and can simply sustain a healthy | | | | breed. |
| lifestyle from general exercise and basic dog food. | | | | However, the most common health care concern |
| This is one of the many qualities that draw Shiba Inu | | | | that Shiba Inu breeders should be aware of is simple |
| breeders to this specific type of dog. | | | | allergies such as flea allergy dermatitis, also known as |
| -Their great agility alone is enough to assist them | | | | FAD. When a dog is suffering from this health |
| from abstaining from general injuries that could | | | | problem they will generally chew on their skin and eat |
| render other breeds helpless. | | | | away at their hair. For the majority of Shiba Inu's, |
| However, this specific type of dog does have a few | | | | this disorder can simply be treated with over the |
| heredity defects which all owners and potential Shiba | | | | counter topical canine products. However, more |
| Inu breeders should be aware of. However, there are | | | | serious cases require the dog to receive injections. |
| not too many serious disorders to concern yourself | | | | One other major concern that all Shiba Inu breeders |
| with. | | | | should be aware of is possible dental health problems. |
| Patellar Luxation is one of the more prevalent and | | | | A good deal of small breeds of dogs suffer from |
| possibly devastating conditions that all Shiba Inu | | | | these common issues due to weak jaws, poorly |
| breeders should take note of. In this disorder the | | | | aligned teeth and early tooth loss. However, this is |
| kneecap is displaced in the dogs body. There are | | | | not a major concern unless it is actually affecting the |
| various stages of this disease. The first stage | | | | eating habits of the dog. |
| involves the dislodging of the kneecap, however it | | | | A detailed health history of dogs being considering |
| can manually be returned to its proper place. In stage | | | | for breeding, along with a few tests at a local Vet |
| four of this disease the kneecap can not be replaced | | | | can truly benefit a Shiba Inu breeder, when it comes |
| or moved back into place and can cause possible | | | | to choosing the right pair of dogs to breed. |