# Preliminary dog research

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preliminary-dog-research/613780>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [February 23, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preliminary-dog-research/613780 "2012-02-23T23:46:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preliminary-dog-research/613780/161 "2012-03-01T19:57:44Z")

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> [@StGermain](#):
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> Google “aloof dog breeds”. There are attractive dogs like the Finnish Spitz and the Shiba Inu among them. However, aloof is usually a descriptor of their behaviour towards people outside their family, not their pack members. Also, the qualities that make these dogs “aloof” also make them less willing to please their owners. If you aren’t considered their pack. they have no incentive to try and please you. Also known as being stubborn and hardheaded.
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> If she’s determined to get a dog, please, please tell her an adult is the way to go. A puppy needs far more nurturing than your family is willing to do. No dog is better than any dog, in these circumstances, but a puppy would be tragic.
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> StG

OMG no. I really disagree. Shiba Inu can be very aggressive if not socialized and well trained - that goes for the well bred ones too if they aren’t handled right. This is a terrible dog to leave alone outside. Just because they are more aloof, doesn’t mean they don’t want to be part of the pack. Mine is sleeping next to me right now. You got it with the stubborn and hardheaded. This is a very primitive breed (like Chows!) that needs dedicated training to become a solid citizen.  
I say this as a long time Shiba owner, please do not get a Shiba.

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