The document , available through the National Shiba Club of America , provides essential historical and general information for anyone interested in this ancient Japanese breed. Article: A Heritage of the "Brushwood Dog"
: Ancestors of the Shiba likely accompanied the earliest immigrants to Japan around 7,000 BC . Archaeological evidence from the Jomonjin (Rope-Pattern People) era reveals remains of small dogs similar in size to the modern Shiba. Download intro shiba part1 pdf
While there are more Shibas in Japan today than any other breed, they faced near extinction during due to food shortages and a distemper epidemic. The modern Shiba was reconstructed from three remaining bloodlines: the San'in , Mino , and Shinshu . Key Characteristics The document , available through the National Shiba