How long does a Husky Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Husky Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Husky Shiba Inu Mix

A Husky Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 12–15 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 17–60 lb

Height17–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Shiba Inu Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Shiba Inu Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 17–20 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low

The Siberian Husky rates low and the Shiba Inu low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. The Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Husky vs Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	35–60 lb	25–40 lb	17–23 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	17–20 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	12–15 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Husky Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Husky Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 17–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–60 pounds.
How long does a Husky Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Husky Shiba Inu Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Husky Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Shiba Inu mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.