What does Shiba mean?
Japanese: A breed of dog known for its spirited personality.. Shiba refers to the Shiba Inu, a Japanese breed of dog known for its spirited personality and fox-like appearance.
Is Shiba a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Shiba in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Shiba in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Shiba suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
The Pack’s First Review of Shiba
As the dogs gathered for breakfast, one whispered, "I wonder if Shiba will strategize a new way to sneak some kibble?" They all nodded; after all, with a name like that, how could she not have a plan?