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A black and tan Shiba Inu sits on a doormat in front of a green front door with a holly wreath and red bow. 20 / 23

A Shiba Inu Sat Like a Statue at the Wreath-Covered Front Door

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A black and tan Shiba Inu sits neatly on a doormat in front of a deep green door, a wreath of greenery and a red plaid bow hanging behind him. His fox-like face has creamy cheeks and eyebrow spots, his ears stand tall, and he looks off to one side with an air of calm independence. A potted evergreen sits beside the door, and white siding runs along the side of the porch.

Shiba Inus are a small Japanese breed known for their confident, independent, and somewhat cat-like personalities. They are clean, quick, and intelligent, but they can be stubborn and do not always come when called. A secure fence and a leash are essential, since many Shibas are escape artists with a strong chase instinct. A front door in the holidays is a good moment to think about safety: visitors coming and going create chances for a dog to slip out. Teach a reliable wait at the door and make sure your dog's ID tag and microchip details are current. Fresh wreaths and berries can upset a dog's stomach if chewed, so hang them out of reach.

He sits like he has been practicing, though Shibas rarely do anything they have not decided on themselves.

The wreath is lovely, but he is the main decoration. A small tilt of his head tells you he heard something on the street and is deciding whether it is worth his attention.

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