Shiba Inu vs Siberian Husky
Compare the Shiba Inu to the Siberian Husky. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shiba Inus and Siberian Huskies.
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
15-23 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Japan
Russia
Origin Year
-300 BC
900 AD
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Shiba Inu
Siberian Husky
