Question: are shiba inus related to wolves?
Answer: The Shiba is the smallest of the six original Japanese dogs (Akita Inu, Shikoku Inu, Kishu Inu, Hokkaido, and Kai Ken), and they go way back: According to National Geographic, Shibas are the breed that's most genetically similar to wolves, suggesting that it's among the oldest domesticated dog breeds.