Another hugely compelling reason to adopt a Shiba Inu is the breed’s relatively lax grooming needs. Unlike, say, grooming a Chow Chow , taking care of a Shiba’s coat is practically a breeze.

Grooming the Akita isn’t difficult in general; however, the Akita sheds a lot. The Shiba Inu is also double-coated, however, the undercoat is softer and thicker than the Akita’s.