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Gibson the Shiba Inu

Puppy Breed: Shiba Inu

Gibson's dad says: Gibson's full name is Dr. Cornelius Gibson, but that's a little wordy when you're calling him, so we just go with Gibson. Or Gibbertons. Or Dr. Pups. His mom and I got him about five weeks ago from a litter of four puppies and so far he's proven to be a very mellow pup, although he loves to fetch if you get him going. He loves going for walks and playing in bushes and fountains. The knock on shibas is that they're wary of strangers, aggressive towards other dogs, and hard to train, but so far Gibson's been great. He loves meeting new people and other dogs and he's doing very well with "sit," "down," and "come." He loves to go under things -- the coffee table, chairs, the bed -- although he's starting to get so big he bumps his head when he runs under the bed. He's particularly cute in the morning when he likes to stretch and make all manner of funny yowls while he's waiting for breakfast. As a member of a somewhat uncommon breed, we've considered getting cards made up that say "Gibson, shiba inu, 25-30 lbs., born 3/13/07" so we won't have to go through the same explanation every time. It's more than made up for, though, by how popular he is around the neighborhood every time we go out.

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Jul 2, 2007 Garcia Loves Me

Absolutely preciousss!!!!!!! You are lucky to have him!

Jul 2, 2007 Desi_Wesi

I never seen a shiba inu, and now i am glad :)
So cute !!!!!!!

Jul 2, 2007 DogyLvr

Handsome little buff boy. I love this breed, even though they shed profusely. They are so quiet!

Jul 2, 2007 sandi

I just love his foxy ears. He's so cute in that 4th pic down- looks like he is laughing. He seems to socialize well and that is good that you started him early. I've read that is the key to this breed is to start socializing them as young pups and avoid that stero-type you mentioned. He is certainly a beautiful little fellow.

Jul 2, 2007 pupcake

SUCH a cutie !!
Love the 3rd, 4th, & 7th pic. <3
He looks like a little german shepherd-colored fox! Teehee!
Shiba inus are such lovely doggies =]

Jul 2, 2007 labloverextraordinaire

How cute is he!? I am long-term dogsitting a friend's 9-month old, and he is a German Shepherd/Shiba Inu mix. It's great to see another Shiba Inu!

Jul 2, 2007 MichelleT

Gibson is a beutiful little boy, though he looks like he is going to grow much larger. He looks a little like a German Sheperd puppy... how cute he is!!!

Jul 2, 2007 k8tie12

oh wow, this little guy is soooo adorable!!! what an amazing pup!

Jul 2, 2007 fluffypup

Now that's one handsome pup!
:) :) :)

Jul 2, 2007 Frogfaerie

Are, his little yawny face!
Have fun socialising him and he'll be the nicest big-dog around soon!
Lots of biscuits!

Jul 2, 2007 madziajk

I love your little Gibson! He looks like an inquisitve baby! And this adorable curly tail! Precious puppy!

Jul 2, 2007 Glinda08

he is soooo adorable!!!!!.....i always wanted a Shiba Inu n have never been able to see a gud pic of 1! you r very lucky to have him!!!! congrats

Jul 2, 2007 Cacee's Mom

I love the picture of him sleeping on his back - Dr. Pups is a beautiful boy!

Jul 2, 2007 llt214

What a beautiful little boy!!! He looks so soft, I just want to give him a hug. I hope you have many, many happy years with this handsome little guy. Smooches to Gibson!!!

Jul 2, 2007 sue

hes beautiful

Jul 2, 2007 webbcues

a beautimus pooch! bunches of cookies :)

Jul 2, 2007 pinky45882

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh he is so cute, looks like a bundle of fun!!!! :)

Jul 2, 2007 debora

Isn't he a photogenic little puppy, very good boy in front of the camera! I love his eyes!

Jul 2, 2007 lilyj

Shibas are one of my favorite breeds. I call the them optical illusion dogs. They look like big dogs until you have some point of reference for scale. I've shown photos of Shibas to people only to have them say "I don't want a big dog." They're shocked to see photos of knee high adults.

Gibson is an incredible sweetie. Give him much love and belly rubs from me. :) 11 biscuits!

Jul 2, 2007 MomandTwoGirlsLovePups

Oh how sweet! he looks like an incredible yowler!

While you're making up the cards, tell a little about the breed. Are they from Japan (the name sounds)?

Jul 2, 2007 iwantthemall

Gibson JUst helps to prove that Just because a breed is supposed to be one way proper upbringing can prove that wrong. He looks and sounds like a real delight.

Jul 2, 2007 deevine

Always nice to see a variety of pups on this site. Gibson is a beautiful puppy! I love his rich chocolate brown coat. We too have a "doctor" in our house. We have Dr. Sofia Puppia, PhD in Fleaology. :)

Jul 2, 2007 sylvanbliss

I adore Shiba Inu! Which means in Japanese "Small Dog". They are considered a National Treasure in Japan. The red Shiba has long been my favorite but Gibson has shown me just how magnificent the black and tan is! The noise they make is often called a yodel. How much fun is that? Sure, they shed but remember, it's a small dog. ;o)

You are the cutest puppy Dr. Cornelius Gibson! You have a funny name as well. You and Dr. Sofia Puppia, PhD in Fleaology should open a practice!

Jul 2, 2007 dogsrule

This is one of my dream dogs.
Love Shiba Inus! And this one looks like a little baby Shepard.

OMG! I am so melting here....................:)

Jul 2, 2007 colio27

Love Shiba Inus!!

Great dog!!

Jul 2, 2007 bopeep

What a gorgeous puppy you are Gibson. The only Shiba Inus I've seen have been on the dog shows featured on
Animal Planet, and I am always fascinated by them. Sounds like you have a real treasure. Hugs and kisses.

Jul 2, 2007 nash5081

I guess I'm the only one who has never heard of this breed. But you can bet I'm going to do some research.....
What a gorgeous baby he is. Many happy years together !!!!

Jul 2, 2007 fourbaddogs

Gibson is just precious - he has sugar on his cheeks!

Jul 2, 2007 mountainfamily

He's adorable!
I want a Shiba Inu! They look like a Japanese version of a Shepard - love him!

Jul 2, 2007 mountainfamily

11 million biscuits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 2, 2007 Dogsrule17

TOO CUTE!!!!!!

Jul 2, 2007 FireHorse

What a beautiful, thick coat Gibson has! A wonderful and unusual puppy.

Jul 2, 2007 HighSchoolMusicalgal

SO sweet!

Jul 2, 2007 ckporter73

what a precious puppy! I would just want to give him snuggles all day! (BTW, how are people getting the photos in their posts??) :)

Jul 2, 2007 ANNAfoxlover

Awwww...! What a cutie! I want a Shiba Inu!

Dr. Pups, you are so cute!

Jul 2, 2007 Lizanne

I feel exactly the way you do in this photo...sleepy...
Very beautiful puppy Gorgeous eyes.

Elizabeth & Miss Katie =O)

Jul 2, 2007 carsam

You are just so adorable.

Jul 2, 2007 Mary V

What a cute fuzzball! I love his markings and color. His tail is too cute. He will be handsome and stately when he grows. I think he's awesome.
-Bucky and Baileys Mom

Jul 2, 2007 MelissaJ555

Gibson, what a fabulous dog you are! That mellow face and loving eyes ... dreamy!! Thanks for taking the time to post the pix!!!!!!!!! Great shots!!!!!

Jul 2, 2007 puppygurl

he is so cute

Jul 2, 2007 doggielover80

I would love to have a Shiba Inu. He looks a lot like a small version of my girl- she's a German Shepherd w/ the same coloring. : ) He's really cute. Have fun w/ your puppy!

Jul 2, 2007 mling

Oh! He is so cute!! It's too bad we don't see more Shiba Inus! Gibson is a real gem!!

Jul 2, 2007 kathyd125

I love the picture (2nd of the small ones) with his legs spred out behind him....my dog does that too and it is just the cutest thing! Dr. Pups should join "Cirque de Dogleil" because of his flexibility! I am LOVING his little face! Belly rubs from me please....! 11-thousand bones too!

Jul 2, 2007 pauleenm

Too many cute pictures to pick a favorite. This one looks like he got caught being almost naughty.

Jul 2, 2007 pugswill

He has a beautiful soulful face! I always thought these guys were BIG dogs - that's a nice size. In re getting cards instead of answering questions - try walking a Japanese Chin and have someone say "Is that a dog?" Enjoy your new baby

Jul 2, 2007 ShepherdMom

He resembles one of my shepherds when she was young, but he has a shorter snout. He is a handsome boy. Good luck with your new addition. 11 biscuits for sure!!

Jul 2, 2007 Booger'sMama

NEXT TO MY FRIENDS' STELLA LUNA, I THINK THIS IS THE PRETTIEST SHIBA INU I HAVE EVER SEEN.
HE'S A GORGEOUS LITTLE MAN.
ENJOY!!

Jul 2, 2007 sylvanbliss

Wanna see a video with a Shiba in it? Go to Puppy Videos at the top of the page and to the right. Select the one called "Astro has a bucket". It features my Labrador, Astro but also shows my late Shiba, (South Dakota Red) Rose Bud. She was a recent rescue at that time, very thin and tiny. Check out her cute curly tail!

Jul 2, 2007 frootloop_puppyluver

SO cute! shibas arent my favorite breed but gibson is just a cutie! what a cute name for him it sounds all grown up ! 11 biscuits!

Jul 2, 2007 geo10s

Great Inu! I love how feisty he looks in this picture!

Jul 2, 2007 Loizhanne

[color=blue][B]Gibson is truly a force to be reckoned with! He is just adorable, and I would love to hear him sing for his breakfast.[/color][/B]

Jul 2, 2007 bopeep

To ckporter73, login, scroll to your fave pic, click on the heart icon, type your message and proceed as usual. Your fave pic will appear.

Jul 2, 2007 IzzyChuckie

What a model! This picture is very funny, though I love them all.
Enjoy your beautiful and healthy puppy!
(By the way, I love the name!)

Jul 2, 2007 BTLabs

All the pictures of Gibson are adorable but I get such a kick out of dogs when they are laying down and get all bitey. My Labs do that a lot! He certainly is a beautiful boy. I thought for sure he was going to be huge when he grew up by the looks of his paws but I know that's not really a reliable indicator. We had a mix whose paws were huge as a puppy but she only got to about 40 pounds. Enjoy your boy!

Jul 2, 2007 Odie4L

I LOVE GIBSON!!! SO HANDSOME!

Jul 2, 2007 marty

Shibas are wonderful dogs but you can't ever let them forget who the boss is....they are! Yes, they do shed a lot but our Tika is so much fun with a real personality that you can overlook that. Lots of brushing helps. They are a nice size. Tika weighs about 28 pounds. They have the greatest tails and you can almost tell what they're thinking from the curl....or the droop.

Jul 2, 2007 Abesmom

Dear Gibson-you are an absolute doll!!!
Love the white goatee!!!!!!

Jul 2, 2007 Terry C

My ex brother in law adopted a doggie from an animal shelter who is SUPPOSED to be only HALF Shiba.

She's reddish color, but I think she is 100% Shiba.

Jul 2, 2007 Terry C

For folks who like the look of an Akita or a German Shepherd, but don't want to deal with a BIG dog, this little guy is perfect.

Jul 2, 2007 Puppylove13

Absolutely beautiful! What a great friend.

Jul 2, 2007 dogdays

He's a darling puppy, and a great representative of this beautiful breed. What inspired his name?

Jul 2, 2007 lotsapets

WHAT A MARVELOUS, THICK COAT ON THIS HANDSOME YOUNG DOG.....................WHO COULD GO BY THE NAME "FOXIE ", TOO, RELATING TO THOSE GEOROUS, UPRIGHT EARS !!

Jul 2, 2007 rkincaide

What a handsome pup boy Gibson you are too adorable

Jul 2, 2007 mo

He's gorgeous and so full of personality! Have fun with him, lots of hugs and kisses to a sweet puppy.

Jul 2, 2007 CO

My first experience with this breed was about two weeks ago, and the ones I met look like little red foxes!! Gibson is just beautiful, he looks like he's going to be a great part of the family, and I hope you have many years of health and happiness with him. Big wet puppy kisses for him!

Jul 2, 2007 tazziesmom

I love these dogs.. They look like soft little foxes..

Jul 2, 2007 tazjt

His eyes are as gorgeous as my own baby's eyes........

Jul 2, 2007 harvard_bound588

He is soooo adorable!
You are so lucky to have him!

Jul 2, 2007 liberty finch

I luv him so-oh-oh-oh much!!!!!!!

Jul 3, 2007 x Michelle X

Love this dog

Jul 3, 2007 3dogmom

What a sharp looking dog! 11 biscuits for you!

Jul 3, 2007 pow01

Gibson's grandparents love to see him. He gets a workout with Uncle Bart in the big back yard. So polite of him not to bark.

Jul 3, 2007 LabMom

GIBSON IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

Jul 3, 2007 Sweet Pumpkin

What a cutie!! I LOVE Shibas. My grandmother used to have one, and he sure was an amazing dog :) Would love to have a "mame-shiba" which is even a smaller version shiba that is very popular in Japan!

Jul 3, 2007 Taiyin

How sweet! I love the smile!

Jul 3, 2007 sapphire

Your pup is precious!! I had a Shiba Inu for 14 years until he passed. He was red in color and was often mistaken for a fox for we live in a very rural area. Shiba Inu's will "blow" their coat twice a year and he was great with our 2 cats. I liked the fact that he was somewhat stand-offish with strangers. He used to make little grunt sounds when we scratched his back near his tail. A wonderful breed!! I wish that you will have your pup for many enjoyable years. Good luck!

Jul 3, 2007 benji-is-my-baby

Oh my gosh! I love your pup! He is precious!

Jul 3, 2007 NoraDora

Awesome pictures!! He looks so sweet!

Jul 3, 2007 piobaire

What a beauty. Shibas are on my list of breeds I'd like to have.

Jul 3, 2007 dogsrule

Still in love with Gibson from yesterday! I want one just like him. Give him a big kiss for me! :)

Jul 3, 2007 yoliesf

Sooooooooo cuuuuutttte!!!

Jul 3, 2007 Puppyluv146

Such a Sweetie!

Jul 3, 2007 love_hurtz_hl

TOO CUTE!!!!!!

Jul 4, 2007 Puppy Lover12

Gibson is the cutest thing in the world

Jul 4, 2007 vllybllstar

gibson is very cute
we were going to get a shiba inu but when my dad was holding it it peed all over his sweater and he didn't really like that ;D
shiba inus are special and gibson is no exception
;D have fun with your sweethart

Jul 4, 2007 Harl85

My friend has a Shiba Inu named Lucy, I bet Gibson and Lucy would make such a cute couple!!!
There is now way she can have less than 11 biscuits!

Jul 5, 2007 Mokkat

I love Shibas. I have a white one, and I have seriously considered a card that says, "Shiba Inu. It's a Japanese breed. Sort of like a small Akita, but not really. Yes, white is unusual. No, I've never seen another white one either." You get the idea. In any case, Gibson is a doll. I've found my darling Henry to be challenging, but his loving and loyal devotion makes up for all the challenges.

Jul 7, 2007 harry's mom

What a handsome young man, with a fantastic name.......
I wish you many happy years together...

Jul 14, 2007 mismelisa25

he is adorable!! I have a shiba too and your desciption fits him to a tee... even the yowling noise in the morning.. they are the greatest dogs!!

Jul 23, 2007 soshyviolet

simply adorable!

Jul 30, 2007 hanhquyen

Having met Gibson, I can say he's the one of the cutest, most well-behaved Shiba Inu I've ever seen. His sister Butters agrees :) 11 biscuits!

Aug 18, 2007 puppylovervet

CAN U SAY CUTE?????

Aug 25, 2007 Shiba Inu Lover person

Aww how cute! I love Shiba's no matter what!

Feb 6, 2008 puppyluver232

AW! SHES SO CUTE. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A SHIBA INU BEFORE SHE LOOKS SO CUDDLEY I US WANNA KISS HER!

Feb 6, 2008 puppyluver232

AW! SHES SO CUTE. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A SHIBA INU BEFORE SHE LOOKS SO CUDDLEY I US WANNA KISS HER!

Feb 6, 2008 puppyluver232

AW! SHES SO CUTE. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A SHIBA INU BEFORE SHE LOOKS SO CUDDLEY I US WANNA KISS HER!

Mar 6, 2008 TsukisMom

What a beautiful boy! I registered just to tell you that! I have two shibas, a cream and red sesame. Our next adventure might be a black and tan! Have loads of fun with Gibson! He's wonderful!

Jul 2, 2008 mylolove

Aw I miss my Shiba Inu. They are soo beautiful!

Jul 21, 2008 doglover11

awwwww he is so cute!!! Shiba's are all cute! he reminds me of a german shepherd lots of luck! :)

Nov 18, 2008 breezibee

What a beautiful puppy! He's such a cute pooch!!!

May 4, 2009 GERMANSHEPS101

That picture is very cute i have a German shepherd and his name is Bruno i posted him on this it check him out he has the same coloration as your cutie pie.

Aug 27, 2009 Rottweilers r Awesome

this a very relaxing stop to lay down and rest!!! awww he's soo cute!!

Aug 27, 2009 Rottweilers r Awesome

this a very relaxing stop to lay down and rest!!! awww he's soo cute!!

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