How much space does the Shiba need?
Many Shibas live in apartment houses in big cities. Ours live in a large R.V. and a small yard. They do fine in small quarters, as long as they get some exercise and have an acceptable place to relieve themselves. We’ve arranged our yard so they can run from end to end and around a large tree. They also like to jump up on boxes, stumps and flat-topped doghouses. The biggest cause of Shiba death is a car accident. When walking your Shiba, (because you live in a small apartment or R.V.), the Shiba must always be securely leashed! A secure fence is mandatory if you have a yard. Bolting after cats and other small prey is what a Shiba does. The Shiba was bred for the hunt. He was designed for assisting in small and large game hunts, and more recently, for wild boar. They are doing what comes naturally. Most of our Shibas are contained by a four foot exercise pen but our large male could vault it in a heart-beat. I’ve seen him leap four feet STRAIGHT UP! Six feet of non-climbable fence is a
