Imo-Inu Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

Imo-Inu dogs are extremely heavy shedders, they will lose a large amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Imo-Inu.

Imo-Inus are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Imo-Inu is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

American Eskimo, Shiba Inu

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Black
Cream
Red
White

The coat of an Imo-Inu falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Imo-Inu can have a litter of 4-6 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.

The adaptability of Imo-Inu dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Imo-Inu is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation

Electrocardiogram
Blood And Urine Analysis
Orthopedic Exam
Ocular Exam

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Imo-Inus may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Imo-Inu have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Imo-Inus a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

Imo-Inus dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Imo-Inus tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Hiking, Fetch, People watching, Brewery hopping, Dog Parks, Car rides, Walks, Hike, Hide & Seek, Walk, Run, Tug-of-war

Imo-Inus 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Imo-Inu, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Imo-Inus usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Imo-Inu is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Imo-Inu 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

Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-35 pound (11 - 16 kg) Imo-Inu feed 3 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 an Imo-Inu is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Imo-Inu is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Imo-Inus has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Imo-Inu is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Imo-Inus are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Imo-Inus are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Imo-Inus are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Imo-Inus are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Imo-Inus are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Imo-Inus are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Imo-Inus will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Imo-Inu is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Imo-Inu is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Imo-Inu dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.