Question: are shiba inu long haired?
Answer: Long haired Shiba Inus have longer guard hairs (3 inches or more) and have a fluffy, “teddy bear” look. Long haired Shibas are not very common but not exactly a “rare” occurrence. Many Spitz type dogs like the Shiba Inu and Akita carry the long coat gene as this gene has been present for centuries.