Shiba Inu Vs. Jindo – What’s The Difference?

If you know these dog breeds, you will notice that they are both very similar to each other.

They are both a spitz breed, around the same size and were even bred in the same continent. But they doesn’t mean that they don’t don’t have their differences.

What are their differences? Well, in this article, I will be answering that question.

Overall Appearance

A tan colored dog (Shiba Inu) sitting down
Shiba Inu

They both look very similar saying that they are both a spitz breed and can be seen in the same colors, but they do look slightly different.

If you look close enough, you will notice that a lot of Jindos will be gray hairs through their coat, while Shibas don’t.

Shibas and Jindos can be white as well, but they aren’t always that color. In fact, white Shibas are almost rare.

Korean Jindos are also slightly larger than Shibas. Shibas usually don’t get any higher than 16 inches, but Jindos can get up to 22 inches tall.

No, it isn’t a huge difference, but it is one nonetheless.

Personality

A white Jindo
Korean Jindo

According to the AKC, they are both affectionate, but the Korean Jindo is usually easier to train the the Shiba Inu.

The Jindo is also considered more energetic than the Shiba Inu, even though Shiba Inus are usually very energetic.

History

A Shiba Inu sitting down
Shiba Inu

The Jindo was bred on an island off the southwest coast of South Korea and were named after the Island.

The Shiba Inu, on the other hand, was bred in Japan at around 300 B.C., but they were introduced to the U.S. in 1954.

Both of these dog breeds were bred in Asia, but they were bred in different countries.

Conclusion

The Jindo and Shiba Inu are very similar. They look the same, have similar personalities and were even bred in Asian countries, but you will find that they are different.

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30 Adorable Names For Your Shiba Puppy

Every dog should have a good name. They just do.

And Shibas are no exception. Saying that Shiba Inus are from Japan, there are a lot of interesting Japanese names that you could give your shiba.

But, there are other names you can choose from as well.

In this article, I will list some of the names that I think are cute. Let’s get started!

Boy Names For Shiba Pups

  1. Baby – Yes, you can name your Shiba Baby!
  2. Benny – It’s actually a Hebrew word for “Son Of My Right Hand”
  3. Yoshi – For those who are a fan of Mario
  4. Mario – Another name for those who are a fan of Mario
  5. Tofu – For those who really love tofu
  6. Mochi – Mochi is a sweet, sticky rice cake typically eaten in Japan
  7. Bear – It means bear
  8. Max – For those who watch ShibeNation on Youtube
  9. Mikey – It is an appreciation of Michael which means “Who Is Like The Lord?”
  10. Natto – Natto are fermented soybeans
  11. Marshmallow – A name for white Shiba Inus
  12. Ramen – For those who love ramen!
  13. Sushi – Who doesn’t like Sushi?
  14. Chopstick – Chopsticks are used all the time in Japan
  15. Jacob – It means “supplanter”

Girl Names For Shiba Pups

  1. Nora – It’s a Irish name that means “honor”.
  2. Chan – It’s a Chinese name that means “snow”.
  3. Lulu – My dog is named Lulu, but she isn’t a Shiba though.
  4. Ada – It names “noble” and “happy”.
  5. Aki – It’s a Japanese name that means “sparkle”, “bright”, and “Autumn”.
  6. Alex – It’s a gender neutral name
  7. Cate – It means “”pure.”
  8. Cheddar – Yes, Cheddar is a name.
  9. Sanya – It is an Arabic name and it means “brilliant” and “splendid”.
  10. Sheba – It sounds exactly like Shiba!
  11. Halo – It means “divine aura”.
  12. Hana – It’s Japanese and it means “bud” and “blossom”.
  13. Lola – It means “sorrows”.
  14. Abby – It is short for Abigail or Abraham
  15. Lea – It’s a Hebrew name and it means “weary”.

There Are More Names

There are other names that you can choose from. You could always name your Shiba common names like Henry or Sarah as well. It really is up to you.

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get A Shiba Inu

Shibas are amazing dogs, but you need to know that these are not perfect by any means.

If you’re planning to get a Shiba Inu, I recommend to continue reading this article so you’ll know what your getting into.

Shibas Should Never Be Off Lead

Shiba Inu

Every Shiba Inu owner knows that these dogs should never be off lead. The AKC states that no amount of obedience training will ever change that.

Although some of us are used to dogs running away from them like myself, others may want a dog that are more reliable when they’re off lead.

Shiba Inus Shed A Lot

Shiba sitting down

Shibas shed — a lot. Although it’s said that Shiba Inus shed twice a year, Shiba owners gibe that they shed all the time.

Shibas blow (shed) their undercoat twice a year. During this time, they will shed handfuls of dog hair at a time.

Shibas Have A High Prey Drive

Shiba Inu

Although some may find this as a reason to get a Shiba, others will find it a reason to avoid Shiba Inus.

You see, Shibas have a high prey drive, so they will chase after every squirrel and mouse they see.

Shiba Inus Scream

Shiba Inu in a car

Shibas scream! Not only can this be annoying to you as their owner, but it might alarm others nearby who hear their scream.

They might start thinking that your hurting your Shiba, while your really not. So, this is another reason why you shouldn’t get a Shiba Inu.

Shiba Inus Are Cunning

Shiba sitting on the ground

Shibas are notorious for being cunning. They will get what they want!

So, just be careful when you are around a Shiba Inu. Don’t give in to their trickery!

Shibas are great dogs. They’re a great dog for those who want a friendly, medium-sized dog. But you need to know their cons as well!

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8 Interesting Facts About Chihuahuas

The Chihuahua is a small Mexican dog breed, only getting about 5-8 inches and never weighing more than 6 pounds.

They also live a long lifespan of 16 years and are pretty healthy as well.

In this article, I will talk about 8 things you may have not known about the Chihuahua.

Chihuahua Means “Between Two Waters”

White chihuahua with brown patches

Chihuahua is actually a Nahuatl word that means “between two waters”.

Some historians believe that the name is actually older than the Spanish Conquest of Mexico which started in 1519!

They Were Named After A State In Mexico

Black and brown chihuahua on a man' s lap

Chihuahuas were actually named after a state in Mexico named “Chihuahua”.

The state is located in Northwest Mexico near the states Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, and Coahuila.

Chihuahuas Are Born With Their Ears Down

We all know that Chihuahuas are a spitz breed, which means that their ears are pointy and always pointing upward. But, did you know that Chihuahuas are born with their ears down?

Believe it or not! It’s true! Their ears only start to point upward after around 6 months after their birth.

Teacup Chihuahuas Aren’t Real

According to Facts.net and Bubbly Pet, there is no such thing as a Teacup Chihuahua! It’s just another word for tiny Chihuahua.

They are often called runts, but they are also called pocket-sized Chihuahuas, tiny Chihuahuas, micro Chihuahuas, and other names as well.

Long-haired Chihuahuas Are Easy To Grooom

Believe it or not, long-haired Chihuahuas are easier to groom than short-haired ones! They also shed less!

Long-haired Chihuahuas don’t need to have their coat trimmed, unlike other dog breeds.

A Newborn Teacup Chihuahua Can Fit In A Teacup

Newborn teacup Chihuahuas, also known as tiny Chihuahuas or micro Chihuahuas, can actually fit in a teacup!

That’s just proof how tiny these dogs really are! So, if you want a extremely tiny dog, get a teacup Chihuahua!

Chihuahuas Are One Of The Tiniest Dogs Out There

Speaking of tiny dogs, the Chihuahua is one of the smallest dogs in the world!

Yep, that’s right! They are that tiny! In fact, like I stated in the beginning of this article, they never get any higher than 9 inches tall!

They Are One Of The Oldest Dog Breeds To Be Recognized by AKC

All the way back in 1903, the Chihuahua was officially recognized by the AKC.

That’s almost 120 years ago! They are also one of the oldest dog breeds. They were depicted on sculptures and pots that were dated all the way back to 300 B.C.! That’s over 2,300 years ago!

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How To Care For Brine Shrimp (From Birth To Death)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have seen many videos and articles showing you how to hatch brine shrimp, but I hardly saw any videos about caring for adult brine shrimp. After a while of experimenting, I have made a care guide for anyone who wants they’re brine shrimp to live their life. In other words, this is a care guide showing you how to keep your brine shrimp from dying at the first week of their life.

These creatures are truly amazing in God’s creation. I hope this care guide helps.

Let’s get into it.

Things You Will Need:

  1. Container (Preferably a 1 quart jar)
  2. Brine Solution for 1 quart (if using quart, more information about it later)
  3. Spring Water
  4. 2 Small Pieces of Limestone
  5. Brine Shrimp Eggs
  6. Pipette
  7. Brine Shrimp Food (Ideas for food will given later)

Extra Bits Of Information You Will Need

Once every week slowly drip fresh spring water into the container. Drip  12 drops then wait 2 minutes. Then repeat 10 times

Slowly aerate the container with a pipette (if the container is small, if the container is large an electric aquarium aerator may be necessary) twice a day for 1-2 minutes each time.

Water changes aren’t always necessary. If you do change the water, make sure the brine shrimp don’t remove any of the brine shrimp. If you end up removing one but still have it alive, slowly scoop it into a spoon and slowly dip the spoon back into the container.

You will need to keep care of these little creatures that God made safe you they can live a long life!

If you do not shine a light on the container during night, or partially during the day, cover the opening with aluminum foil or of the like.

Preparing

Container

Preferably, a 1 quart glass jar. But if it slightly smaller, there shouldn’t be a big effect. Fortunately, brine shrimp don’t need large volumes of water, as they don’t grow that large.

Water

When you settled on the size of the container, you will need a brine solution as brine shrimp do live in brine water I may see how you may get it wrong, but they do need it. The brine solution should contain of tp of kosher salt (table salt could kill your brine shrimp), 1/2 of a teaspoon of Epsom salt and a pinch of baking soda if you use a 1 quart jar, altar if your container is either larger or smaller than 1 quart. Also, make sure to pour 2 small pieces of limestone. This can help the brine shrimp survival rate.

Slowly pour the spring water into the container. Then slowly pour the brine solution into the container. Finally add 2 (about one tenth of the size of a U.S. penny, you also use 1 if your use a smaller container or 3-4 in you are use a large one) pieces of limestone and stir the the water until the solution has been dissolved.

Heating

Finally after the everything has been dissolved (limestones DO NOT need to be dissolved, do not worry if they don’t as they most definitely won’t), shine a 72-100 watt bulb (make sure it’s actually a 72-100 watt bulb) and wait around 10-15 minutes.

Adding The Eggs

Finally when the container has been heated, add a pinch of brine shrimp eggs (brine shrimp eggs can be bought at amazon). Make sure the light is on most of the day if possible. Now, wait 24 hours. After the 24 hours you may see white specks. These are baby brine shrimp. They are also called brine shrimp nauplii.

First Feeding

After the brine shrimp are around 24 hours old, feed them either flour, egg yolk, algae powder or all above. Only give them a pinch as a little goes a long way for these tiny nauplii. Feed the brine shrimp every 3 days until they are around 2 weeks old.

The Second Week Of Their Life

Now when the brine shrimp around 2 weeks of age, the brine shrimp will look a lot more like their adult form. Around this time, it would be ideal to change the feeding schedule to once every day from now on if possible.

From now on, feed the brine shrimp once a day, and aerate the tank twice a day for 3 minutes. Brine Shrimp generally live for around 1-3 months.

These shrimp are truly amazing and definitely one of The Lord’s more interesting and fun creatures He made!

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My Top 3 Favorite Dog Breeds

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I over the years have found some of my favorite dog breeds. All dog breeds glorify Christ and all dogs have their own pros and cons, and of course you may a totally different set of favorite dog breeds. All dogs are amazing in their own way and not one dog breed should be left out. But, after a while, I have formed some favorites and want to share them with you!

Shiba Inu

I have fell in love with these dogs simply because they are hilarious and adorable. The Shiba Inu is quite popular in the meme world and is loved by many.

These dogs are absolutely hilarious! They didn’t make them into a meme for no reason! After watching many videos about them, I found myself falling in love with them! The Shiba Inu in my opinion is a cute, hilarious and amazing dog breed!

These dogs are medium in size and weight anywhere from 15-30 pounds. These dogs are commonly seen in 3 colors, red, black and white. The white seeming to be the least common out of the three and red being the most popular and wanted.

Welsh Corgi

The Welsh is one my absolute favorites! It’s adorableness and it’s hilariousness makes them one of my most loved dog breeds. The Welsh Corgi has short legs which attribute to their adorableness with big ears. Corgis can make silly faces, fight with each other and just be adorable!

These dogs are great to take during walks as they, according to my research are fairly active dog breeds and will go on walks with you, just make sure if you do have one that you don’t go up many steps. This dog is on “5 Great Active Dog Breeds,” where I give more information about it. Feel free to check it out!

Husky

The Siberian Husky is just a really fun dog breed. They are playful energetic dogs and should have plenty of exercise. The Siberian Husky was originally bred to pull slays, so they are very active.

These dogs are great for athletes and runners who just like to run or are trying to exercise every day, but from my research a special diet might be necessary. This is also on “5 Great Active Dog Breeds!” Feel free to read it for more information.

There were mine, now it’s time for yours! Please post them in the comments below!

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How To Take Care Of Your Leopard Gecko

Leopard Geckos are amazing little lizards and would be considered a good reptile for beginners. In this post, I’ll share a little about caring for these amazing creatures.

Terrarium Size

Leopard Geckos do best in a 10-20 gallon terrarium. If the tank is too big, your leopard gecko can get stressed, especially baby Leopard Geckos.

If you’re not breeding Leopard Geckos, you shouldn’t have ANY Terrarium mates. If you have a male Leopard Gecko and you get another male Leopard Gecko and put it in the same terrarium they very well could fight, and that isn’t good.

Terrarium Environment

It’s best to have a cool section, a moist section, and a warm section. Make sure you have a hide (A hide is a  place where your Leopard Gecko can hide) for every section, for example, if your Leopard Gecko is going to shed his or her skin, they can go to the moist section or hide and shed. Without a moist section, your Leopard Gecko can have serious issues with shedding their skin. Also, you should have Eco-earth as a substrate (substrate is something that covers the floor of the tank or terrarium).  Keep in mind that calcium sand is NOT a good substrate at all. Learn more about how Calcium sand and other sand substrates can possibly kill your Leopard Gecko by clicking here.

Terrarium Temperature

Again you should have only one section of the terrarium warm, one section moist and one section warm. The warm section should have a temperature of 86-94F/30-34C, the moist section 78-84F/25-28C, and the cool section 86-84/25-28C.

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Tips

  • Make sure you have a water bowl shallow enough so if the bugs get in the bowl they can get out. Also, make sure you have a calcium bowl. Feel free to use a water bottle cap for the calcium powder. Just make sure it’s kept dry and free from any bacteria.
  • It’s recommended that you also dust every insect you feed them with calcium powder, vitamin powder, and also gut load the insects before you feed them to your Leopard Gecko.  them so you can keep your Leopard Gecko nice and healthy.

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