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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nA Shiba Inu\u2019s coat is one of the breeds’ most magnificent asset.<\/span><\/p>\nA proper Shiba Inu coat lends a hand in giving Shiba Inus their unique and regal looks.<\/span><\/p>\nThe bright <\/span>\u201cfox\u201d red coat<\/strong><\/span><\/a> of Red Shiba Inus is both the most beautiful and popular coat of the three standard coat colors.<\/span><\/p>\nThe nuanced balance of deep reds melding with creamy-white urajiro markings is both understated and striking at the same time.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"beautiful](\"https:\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1592705254_reduced.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nThe <\/span>black and tan Shiba<\/strong><\/span><\/a> has a gorgeous and deep rusty black coat speckled with adorable tan points on the face, chest, and legs.<\/span><\/p>\nBlack and tans are known for their impishly cute looks and are sometimes mistaken for huskies.<\/span><\/p>\nThe most mysteriously captivating of the three coats is the sesame coat.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nA <\/span>sesame\u2019s<\/strong><\/span><\/a> magnificent wolf-like coat is both rare and intriguing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nFor Shiba Inu enthusiasts, finally setting eyes on a true sesame is an exhilarating treat.<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inus are a double coated dog breed<\/strong> – the outer coat being stiff and straight, and the undercoat being plush and thick.<\/span><\/p>\nDouble coated dog breeds shed continuously throughout the year. <\/span><\/p>\nTwice a year, the shedding, (coat blowing) becomes heavy – usually during spring and fall.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"beautiful](\"\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_172728079_reduced.jpg\" "\\"AdobeStock_172728079_reduced.jpg\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Outer Coat –<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
In breed standards, the outer coat, also called guard hairs, of Shiba Inus is vibrantly colored, straight and stiff.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nIn the show ring, a Shiba Inu\u2019s coat texture is important.<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\nThe guard hairs should be rigid and not have any softness.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThe length of the coat should be about two inches over the withers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n- On the Shiba Inu\u2019s body, the guard hairs stand a bit off the body.<\/em><\/li>\n
- On the Shiba Inu\u2019s face and legs, the coat should be short, even and full.<\/em><\/li>\n
- The Shiba Inu\u2019s tail hair is slightly longer and stands up a bit over the tail.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Under Coat –<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The undercoat is soft, plush and thick.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nRed Shiba Inus have light colored undercoats while Sesame and Black and tan shiba Inus have darker greyish-brown undercoats.<\/span><\/p>\nSashige or dirty red Shiba Inus carrying a recessive black and tan gene will typically have dark undercoats like black and tans.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"red](\"https:\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_565346674_reduced.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nUndercoat keeps Shiba Inu insulated and warm<\/em><\/p>\nThe Purpose of a Double Coat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The two layers of coats on your Shiba Inu have two important functions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nThe dense undercoat acts as an insulator to keep the dog warm in the winter and cool in the summer.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\nThe outer coat acts as a type of \u201cjacket\u201d and repels both moisture and dirt<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\nIt also helps to protect your dog\u2019s skin from sunburn and pesky insects.<\/span><\/p>\nBecause Shiba Inu coats have both the function of insulating a Shiba Inu as well as protecting their skin from sunburn and pests<\/strong><\/em> – Shiba Inu coats SHOULD NEVER BE SHAVED<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"beautiful](\"\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_224197716_reduced.jpg\" "\\"AdobeStock_224197716_reduced.jpg\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Urajiro<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
The distinct white markings on Shiba Inu coats is called urajiro, and is an important element of a Shiba Inu’s coat.<\/p>\n
The loose but accurate definition of urajiro translated from Japanese means \u201cundersurface white\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe color tone of urajiro ranges from white to slightly off-white.<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMany animal species (birds, fish, reptiles)<\/strong> also have these types of markings, or countermarkings (camouflage) since prehistoric times.<\/p>\nThe dark on top and light on bottom camouflage markings helps animals to blend into their natural surroundings.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAll Shiba Inus must show proper urajiro distribution to conform to breed standards. Reds have the most urajiro coverage out of the three standard coat colors.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nOn a Shiba Inu\u2019s face, the urajiro must be present on the side and bottom of mouth, on the cheeks and inside the ears.<\/p>\n
Light colored dots are permitted above the eyes on all colors but are mandatory for black and tans.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nUrajiro must also be seen on the neck, chest, forechest, ventral side of tail, and on the inside area of the legs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe transition of color gradation from urajiro to coat color should be gradual and \u201csoft\u201d<\/em><\/strong> – especially for red Shiba Inus.<\/p>\nBlack and Tan Shiba Inus often have urajiro that resembles two triangles on the chest that resembles a bowtie at times.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n![\"black](\"\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AdobeStock_99867871_reduced.jpg\" "\\"AdobeStock_99867871_reduced.jpg\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nWhile DNA testing can check for traits such as the long-haired gene – there’s no definitive genetic test for assuring proper urajiro.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nHowever, it has been observed that Shiba Inus carrying the cream gene will display brighter urajiro covering more coat area than non cream gene carrying Shibas.<\/p>\n
Non Standard Variations of Shiba Inu Coat types<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\nNon standard coat types occur in most dog breeds due to genes and poor breeding practices. (no genetically testing parents, etc.)<\/p>\n
These variations don\u2019t conform to breed standards<\/strong>, so they can\u2019t be show dogs and shouldn’t be bred.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Of course they can be loved just as much as their \u201cstandard\u201d coat Shiba Inu brothers and sisters.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Long Haired Shiba Inu<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\nLong haired Shiba Inus have longer guard hairs (3 inches or more) and have a fluffy, \u201cteddy bear\u201d <\/em><\/strong>look.<\/p>\nLong haired Shibas are not very common but not exactly a \u201crare\u201d occurrence either.<\/p>\n
Many Spitz type dogs like the Shiba Inu and Akita carry the long coat gene in their bloodlines.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nEven champion Shiba Inu show dogs were carriers of the gene which is one of the reasons why the long haired Shibas are found all around the world. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"long](\"\/\/myfirstshiba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/20180221_155927_reduced_crop.jpg\" "\\"20180221_155927_reduced_crop.jpg\\"")
<\/span><\/p>\nLong-haired Shiba Inu puppy on left<\/em><\/p>\nReputable Shiba Inu breeders do genetic testing to ensure that they don\u2019t breed Shiba Inus with genes that will lead to the possibility of long-haired offspring.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\nSeeming you guys liked the woolly husky so much, maybe you’ll enjoy my woolly Shiba, Yumi! pic.twitter.com\/nGsmyYMkrp<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\nA Shiba Inu\u2019s coat is one of the breeds’ most magnificent asset.<\/span><\/p>\n A proper Shiba Inu coat lends a hand in giving Shiba Inus their unique and regal looks.<\/span><\/p>\n The bright <\/span>\u201cfox\u201d red coat<\/strong><\/span><\/a> of Red Shiba Inus is both the most beautiful and popular coat of the three standard coat colors.<\/span><\/p>\n The nuanced balance of deep reds melding with creamy-white urajiro markings is both understated and striking at the same time.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>black and tan Shiba<\/strong><\/span><\/a> has a gorgeous and deep rusty black coat speckled with adorable tan points on the face, chest, and legs.<\/span><\/p>\n Black and tans are known for their impishly cute looks and are sometimes mistaken for huskies.<\/span><\/p>\n The most mysteriously captivating of the three coats is the sesame coat.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span>sesame\u2019s<\/strong><\/span><\/a> magnificent wolf-like coat is both rare and intriguing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n For Shiba Inu enthusiasts, finally setting eyes on a true sesame is an exhilarating treat.<\/span><\/p>\n Shiba Inus are a double coated dog breed<\/strong> – the outer coat being stiff and straight, and the undercoat being plush and thick.<\/span><\/p>\n Double coated dog breeds shed continuously throughout the year. <\/span><\/p>\n Twice a year, the shedding, (coat blowing) becomes heavy – usually during spring and fall.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In breed standards, the outer coat, also called guard hairs, of Shiba Inus is vibrantly colored, straight and stiff.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n In the show ring, a Shiba Inu\u2019s coat texture is important.<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n The guard hairs should be rigid and not have any softness.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The length of the coat should be about two inches over the withers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The undercoat is soft, plush and thick.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Red Shiba Inus have light colored undercoats while Sesame and Black and tan shiba Inus have darker greyish-brown undercoats.<\/span><\/p>\n Sashige or dirty red Shiba Inus carrying a recessive black and tan gene will typically have dark undercoats like black and tans.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Undercoat keeps Shiba Inu insulated and warm<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The two layers of coats on your Shiba Inu have two important functions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The dense undercoat acts as an insulator to keep the dog warm in the winter and cool in the summer.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The outer coat acts as a type of \u201cjacket\u201d and repels both moisture and dirt<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n It also helps to protect your dog\u2019s skin from sunburn and pesky insects.<\/span><\/p>\n Because Shiba Inu coats have both the function of insulating a Shiba Inu as well as protecting their skin from sunburn and pests<\/strong><\/em> – Shiba Inu coats SHOULD NEVER BE SHAVED<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The distinct white markings on Shiba Inu coats is called urajiro, and is an important element of a Shiba Inu’s coat.<\/p>\n The loose but accurate definition of urajiro translated from Japanese means \u201cundersurface white\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n The color tone of urajiro ranges from white to slightly off-white.<\/p>\n Many animal species (birds, fish, reptiles)<\/strong> also have these types of markings, or countermarkings (camouflage) since prehistoric times.<\/p>\n The dark on top and light on bottom camouflage markings helps animals to blend into their natural surroundings.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n All Shiba Inus must show proper urajiro distribution to conform to breed standards. Reds have the most urajiro coverage out of the three standard coat colors.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n On a Shiba Inu\u2019s face, the urajiro must be present on the side and bottom of mouth, on the cheeks and inside the ears.<\/p>\n Light colored dots are permitted above the eyes on all colors but are mandatory for black and tans.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Urajiro must also be seen on the neck, chest, forechest, ventral side of tail, and on the inside area of the legs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The transition of color gradation from urajiro to coat color should be gradual and \u201csoft\u201d<\/em><\/strong> – especially for red Shiba Inus.<\/p>\n Black and Tan Shiba Inus often have urajiro that resembles two triangles on the chest that resembles a bowtie at times.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n While DNA testing can check for traits such as the long-haired gene – there’s no definitive genetic test for assuring proper urajiro.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n However, it has been observed that Shiba Inus carrying the cream gene will display brighter urajiro covering more coat area than non cream gene carrying Shibas.<\/p>\n Non standard coat types occur in most dog breeds due to genes and poor breeding practices. (no genetically testing parents, etc.)<\/p>\n These variations don\u2019t conform to breed standards<\/strong>, so they can\u2019t be show dogs and shouldn’t be bred.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Of course they can be loved just as much as their \u201cstandard\u201d coat Shiba Inu brothers and sisters.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Long haired Shiba Inus have longer guard hairs (3 inches or more) and have a fluffy, \u201cteddy bear\u201d <\/em><\/strong>look.<\/p>\n Long haired Shibas are not very common but not exactly a \u201crare\u201d occurrence either.<\/p>\n Many Spitz type dogs like the Shiba Inu and Akita carry the long coat gene in their bloodlines.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Even champion Shiba Inu show dogs were carriers of the gene which is one of the reasons why the long haired Shibas are found all around the world. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Long-haired Shiba Inu puppy on left<\/em><\/p>\n Reputable Shiba Inu breeders do genetic testing to ensure that they don\u2019t breed Shiba Inus with genes that will lead to the possibility of long-haired offspring.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Seeming you guys liked the woolly husky so much, maybe you’ll enjoy my woolly Shiba, Yumi! pic.twitter.com\/nGsmyYMkrp<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Outer Coat –<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Under Coat –<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nThe Purpose of a Double Coat<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nShiba Inu Urajiro<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNon Standard Variations of Shiba Inu Coat types<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Long Haired Shiba Inu<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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