Shiba Inu vs Bugg
Compare Shiba Inus to Buggs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
10-17 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
15-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Origin Country
Japan
United States
Origin Year
-300 BC
1980 AD
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-15 Years
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Shiba Inu
Bugg
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Shiba Inu
Bugg
