Sheltie vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Sheltie to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Shiba Inus.
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1909 AD
-300 BC
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-16 Years
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Medium
Sheltie
Shiba Inu
