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A Shiba Inu Puppy Marched Across the Room With His New Treasure

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Sunlight pours in, and a red-gold Shiba Inu puppy stands with a candy cane held sideways in its mouth. Its ears are folded forward, its eyes are dark and alert, and its cream chest fluffs out in front. A small tree with lights stands in the background, and the room is full of cozy things: a mustard throw on the couch, a basket of plush toys, a stack of rings, and a mug on the table.

Shiba Inus are independent, alert, and clean dogs that can be a bit stubborn. They are smart and bold, so early training and plenty of socializing help them grow into polite companions. Because they love to explore, keep an eye on what a Shiba picks up. A candy cane is not a safe treat for dogs, since it is full of sugar, can splinter, and may contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs. Trade it for a safe chew, and call your vet if you think your pup swallowed any.

This proud little hunter, perhaps named Kuma, looks like he is carrying home something rare. His head is held high and his eyes are bright. We can picture him strolling around the room, showing his find to anyone who looks. The best part of a candy cane might just be the parade. Shiba puppies have a lot of personality for their size, and he is wearing it proudly.

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