German Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
Compare German Shepherds to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1899 AD
-300 BC
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
High
Low
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-16 Years
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
German Shepherd
Shiba Inu
