How long does a Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Shiba Inu (13–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).

Is a Shiba Inu Greyhound 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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Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix

A Shiba Inu Greyhound mix is a cross between a Shiba Inu and a Greyhound. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–45 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight40–45 lbcan be 17–70 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix get?

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

The mix40–45 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu and 27–30 in for the Greyhound. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

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 Shiba Inu rates low and the Greyhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Shiba Inu is usually described as alert, active, attentive. The Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Shiba Inu vs Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Shiba Inu	Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	17–23 lb	40–45 lb	60–70 lb
Height	13.5–16.5 in	20–23 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	13–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix

How big does a Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 40–45 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–70 pounds.
How long does a Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Shiba Inu (13–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Shiba Inu Greyhound 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 Shiba Inu Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shiba Inu mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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