Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Siberian Shibas aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Siberian Cockers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Shiba Inu, Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky, American Cocker Spaniel

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Blue
Brown
Amber

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Siberian Shibas have medium-length coats.

Siberian Cockers are known for their coat length.

A Siberian Shiba 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.

A Siberian Cocker can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia

Ectropion
Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Bladder Stones
Congenital Heart Disease
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency
Kidney Stones

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts

Otitis Externa
Cherry Eye
Allergies
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Profile
Intraocular Pressure
Blood Count
Chemical Analysis
Ophthalmic Examination

Full Physical Examination
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Chest X-rays
Eye and Ear Examination
Free Thyroxine (T4) Levels

Siberian Shiba has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Siberian Cocker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Siberian Shibas need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Siberian Cockers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Siberian Shibas sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Siberian Cockers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walk, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Tug of war, Tag

Playing fetch, Fetch, Runnig, Training

Siberian Shibas are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Siberian Cockers 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 Siberian Shiba, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Siberian Cocker, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Siberian Shibas usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Siberian Cockers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Siberian Shiba is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

The average per month expenses of a Siberian Cocker is between $42 - $42. This makes an average of $504 - $504 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.

Siberian Shiba has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Siberian Cocker is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Siberian Shibas are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Siberian Cockers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Siberian Shibas are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Siberian Cockers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Siberian Shibas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Siberian Cockers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Siberian Shibas may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Siberian Cockers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.