Shibadox Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Shibadox is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Devoted
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Clever
Charming

Shibadox dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Shibadox. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Shiba Inu, Dachshund

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Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
White

The coat of a Shibadox dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

A Shibadox can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Shibadoxs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Shibadox is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA for VWD

Shibadox have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Shibadox breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Shibadoxs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shibadox, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shibadoxs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Shibadox is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Shibadox should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Shibadox feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Shibadox is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shibadox is between $42 - $49. This makes an average of $504 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Shibadoxs are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Shibadoxs are average friendly dogs towards children.

Shibadoxs are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Shibadoxs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Shibadoxs are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Shibadoxs are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Shibadoxs will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Shibadoxs have an average level of playfulness. The Shibadoxs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Shibadox dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.