Many families raising Shiba Inu feel that Shiba Inu is usually quiet and has a very good temperament, so its intelligence should be relatively high. However, the intelligence of Shiba Inu ranks outside the top 80 in dog intelligence rankings. Although its ranking is not very high in intelligence, it does not mean Shiba Inu is not a smart dog.

Is the intelligence of Shiba Inu high? Are they very smart?

The editor believes that Shiba Inu is still a relatively smart dog and very easy to train, mainly because it has high obedience to humans, especially for shaking hands or going to fixed places to relieve itself. Compared to other breeds, Shiba Inu is more alert and sensitive. It is an excellent hunting dog. Among small and medium-sized dogs, Shiba Inu is the smartest in behavior and has relatively good reaction ability. Its agility is naturally outstanding as well. These are reasons why many people choose Shiba Inu as a companion for elderly or children.

Is the intelligence of Shiba Inu high? Are they very smart?

Also, Shiba Inu has a gentle temperament, is loyal to the owner, highly obedient, patient, and agile, making people feel friendly and affectionate. These traits give Shiba Inu a noble and naturally beautiful character, which makes many owners deeply fond of them. They have an independent nature and are always reserved toward strangers but become very loyal to owners who respect them.

Is the intelligence of Shiba Inu high? Are they very smart?

Although the intelligence of Shiba Inu cannot compare with that of Poodles, which rank higher, their obedience and trainability are not much worse than Poodles. Most importantly, Shiba Inu will not attack humans as long as they are not excessively provoked and have undergone proper training. The dog will definitely not actively attack humans or other small animals and can become a very good companion dog.