While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Pootalians are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Shiba Corgi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Athletic
Mischievous
Instinctual

Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Cheerful
Faithful
Charming

Pootalians shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Shiba Corgis shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

United States

United States

Poodle and Italian Greyhound

Welsh Corgi mix, Shiba Inu

2000's

2000s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black

Fawn
Black
White
Brindle
Brown
Gray

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Blue
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Wiry

Straight

A Pootalian can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shiba Corgi can have a litter of 6-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Sebaceous Adenitis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Thrombocytopenia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency
Atopy

Patellar Luxation
Dry Skin
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Dna Test For Pk
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
MRI scan of the spinal cord and brain
DNA for VWD

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination
Diagnostic Imaging

Pootalians are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Shiba Corgis are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

The Pootalian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Shiba Corgi has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pootalian should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Shiba Corgi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Pootalian feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Shiba Corgi feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Pootalian is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Shiba Corgi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Pootalian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Shiba Corgi is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Pootalian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Shiba Corgis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Pootalians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Shiba Corgis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Pootalians are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Shiba Corgis are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Pootalians are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shiba Corgis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pootalians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shiba Corgis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.