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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.

A Pomsky is a designer breed that is a mix between a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky. They have become popular in recent years due to their cute and fluffy appearance and playful personality. Full-grown, they typically weigh 7-38 pounds and stand 10-15 inches tall.

Pomskys are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Pomskies can adapt to living in apartments as long as they receive enough exercise and mental stimulation. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Pomskies are a moderately active breed that require daily exercise to keep them physically and mentally healthy. Daily walks and playtime in a fenced yard are great ways to provide exercise for your Pomsky. Additionally, Pomskies enjoy mental stimulation such as puzzle toys, obedience training, and socialization with other dogs and people. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Pomskies have a thick and fluffy double coat, which is one of their most distinctive features. Their coat can come in a variety of colors, including white, black, brown, gray, and cream. Their coat is similar to that of a Siberian Husky, which means they shed quite a bit, especially during seasonal changes. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Pomskys are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Pomskies can adapt to living in apartments as long as they receive enough exercise and mental stimulation. However, they will require enough space to move around and play. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.