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With their expressive yodels and take-charge attitudes, Shiba Inu are alert dogs that love unconditionally but always have an agenda. They need an assertive owner who can give them plenty of attention but also keep them in line. If you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile. Full-grown, they typically weigh 17-23 pounds and stand 13-17 inches tall.

Shiba Inus are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They can be trained to co-exist with children or other animals, but their nature is to be standoffish and perhaps even aggressive. While they may not show it at first, these dogs actually love people and prefer to live inside, where they can be around their family and stay busy. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Shiba Inu is an active breed who can adapt to its family’s lifestyle. They love to walk, run, and hike when given the chance, but they’re also content with a few laps around the yard or family playtime. Shibas are known to run when given the chance, so make sure your yard is fenced and secured to thwart their escape attempts. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Shibas have short, straight fur with a soft undercoat. Their most common colors are red, red and white, white, black, black and tan, and salt and pepper. The Shiba Inu’s coat is low maintenance, but they shed quite a bit, requiring brushing at least once a week and a full-on coat containment during their semi-annual shedding season. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Shiba Inus are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. While they may not show it at first, these dogs actually love people and prefer to live inside, where they can be around their family and stay busy. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.

Yorkipoos blend the Yorkshire Terrier’s spunkiness with the Poodle’s loving nature into one cute little companion. These dogs enjoy being part of the family and won’t leave your side unless they have to. They’ll make sure you feel safe and loved as long as you provide the same in return. Full-grown, they typically weigh 4-15 pounds and stand 7-8 inches tall.

Yorkipoos are generally excellent with children of all ages. Yorkipoos love kids, strangers, dogs, and other pets, but they should be supervised around young children and bigger dogs to make sure they’re treated respectfully. They should always be kept as indoor dogs so they can get enough attention and companionship. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Yorkipoo is a pretty low-key dog that doesn’t need much exercise to stay fit and happy. They like playing inside, going on walks, and running around out in the yard. Yorkipoos may be small, but they can keep up if you want to go for a longer jog or hike. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Yorkipoos can have a long, straight, silky coat like the Yorkshire Terrier; a fine, frizzy, wooly coat like the Poodle; or anything in between. They come in a wide variety of colors, such as brown, silver, grey, and white. Many are two-toned like Yorkshire Terriers, with a cream or chestnut body, legs, and mask, as well as grey or silver on the collar, top of the head, and ears. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Yorkipoos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Yorkipoos are the perfect size for apartment living. They should always be kept as indoor dogs so they can get enough attention and companionship. They are fairly easy to train.