What is the difference between the Shiba Inu and the Chinese Garden Dog? First of all, the characters of the Shiba Inu and the Chinese Garden Dog are different. The Shiba Inu is more active and active, while the Chinese Garden Dog is like an elegant scholar; secondly, the Shiba Inu’s head is larger than that of the Chinese Garden Dog. The dog's head is more rounded, and the Chinese Garden Dog's body is well-proportioned and compact.

First of all, the Chinese Garden Dog and Shiba Inu have different personalities. In terms of personality, the Shiba Inu is more active and likes to add all kinds of fun to itself, while the Chinese Pastoral Dog is like an elegant scholar, who can write and be interesting. Moreover, the Shiba Inu is prone to being wary of people and aggressive towards strangers, while the Chinese Garden Dog is docile, less likely to attack people, has strong territoriality, and is more suitable as a guard dog.

The Shiba Inu has an independent nature and is reserved towards strangers, but is very loyal and loving to those who respect it. Sometimes it attacks other dogs. The Chinese Garden Dog has a relatively docile personality and is not prone to actively attacking humans. It can live in groups, is highly territorial, is easy to raise, has high loyalty, and is not prone to skin diseases. It was widely used for housekeeping and early hunting in rural areas.

Secondly, distinguish the difference between the two in terms of body shape. The head of the Shiba Inu is more rounded than that of the Chinese Garden Dog, so it is also slightly cuter. The Chinese Garden Dog has a well-proportioned and compact body. Medium size, the ratio of body length to shoulder height is about 1:1, and the hind legs are straight and almost vertical to the ground, making the entire body square.

The Shiba Inu has a medium-sized head, well proportioned to its body. The expression is a strong and confident gaze. The ears are triangular, firmly erect and small, but in proportion to the head and body. The ears are widely spaced apart and tilt directly forward. The sloping backs of the ears blend into the arched neck. The shape of the eyes is somewhat close to a triangle, set deep and sloping upward and toward the outside of the ears. Eye color is dark brown. The lips are tight and black. The bite is a scissors bite, the dentition is complete, and the teeth are strong and even. Faults: Four or more missing teeth are a very serious fault. Disqualification: Overshot bite or undershot bite.

Double coat, the outer coat is straight and stiff, and the inner undercoat is soft and thick. The hair on the face, ears and legs is short and flat. The protective coat on the body stands erect and is about 1.5 to 2 inches long at the withers. The hair on the tail is slightly longer and upright, like a brush. Undercoat colors are cheese, buff and gray.

The head characteristics of the Chinese Garden Dog are closer to the appearance of its ancestor, the wolf, with a pointed muzzle, a short muzzle, and a flat forehead. Ears: The ears are set high, small and erect or semi-erect. Semi-erect ears are semi-drooped toward the front of the head. It likes to hold its tail high when walking.

In addition, the eating habits of the Chinese Garden Dog and the Shiba Inu are slightly different. The Chinese Garden Dog is a carnivore. The food fed to it generally contains meat or protein substances, and it rarely eats vegetarian food. The Shiba Inu is not that picky about food, and can be fed whole grains or ordinary dog ​​food.

Chinese Pastoral Dog and ChaiDogs are also bred a little differently. Chinese Garden Dogs generally give birth to four in each litter, and Shiba Inu generally give birth to three in each litter. The growth periods are similar, and they both reach sexual maturity in about six months. Since dog mating does not distinguish between dog breeds, if the owner does not control it, there are fewer and fewer purebred Chinese Garden Dogs today, so it is necessary to control the mating of Chinese Garden Dogs.