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Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix
A Pit Bull Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–45 lb and live 12–16 years.
Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.
How big does a Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix get?
Pounds. The dark band is where most Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.
Height runs 15–18 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.
Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.
Coat, energy and training
Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.
The Pit Bull rates moderate and the Shiba Inu low; a puppy may lean either way.
A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.
Temperament
The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.
Pit Bull vs Shiba Inu vs the mix
| Trait | Pit Bull | Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix | Shiba Inu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 40–70 lb | 30–45 lb | 17–23 lb |
| Height | 17–19 in | 15–18 in | 13.5–16.5 in |
| Lifespan | 12–16 yr | 12–16 yr | 13–16 yr |
| Shedding | low | moderate | moderate |
| Energy | moderate | moderate | moderate |
| Group | Terrier | mixed | Non-Sporting |
Questions about the Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix
- How big does a Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix get?
- Most grow to 30–45 pounds and 15–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–70 pounds.
- How long does a Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix live?
- A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
- Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?
- Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.
Other Pit Bull mixes
- Husky Pit Bull Mix
- Lab Pit Bull Mix
- German Shepherd Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Dachshund Mix
- Pit Bull Rottweiler Mix
- Pit Bull Chihuahua Mix
- Golden Retriever Pit Bull Mix
- Pit Bull Poodle Mix
- Pit Bull Corgi Mix
- Pit Bull Boxer Mix
Other Shiba Inu mixes
- Husky Shiba Inu Mix
- Corgi Shiba Inu Mix
- German Shepherd Shiba Inu Mix
- Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix
- Pomeranian Shiba Inu Mix
- Poodle Shiba Inu Mix
- Lab Shiba Inu Mix
- Golden Retriever Shiba Inu Mix
- Beagle Shiba Inu Mix
- Pug Shiba Inu Mix
Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.