Chihuahua vs Shiba Inu
Compare Chihuahuas to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Mexico
Japan
Origin Year
1850 AD
-300 BC
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Medium
Chihuahua
Shiba Inu
