Comparison: Kintamani-Bali Dog and Shiba Inu

Kintamani-Bali Dog and Shiba Inu are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Kintamani-Bali Dog
Photo: Eka343, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Shiba Inu
Photo: Maja Dumat, CC BY 2.0, source
Kintamani-Bali DogShiba Inu
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originIndonesiaJapan
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers–35–41 cm
Weight13–18 kg8–11 kg
Life span–12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Rectangular body, wedge-shaped head, pricked ears and a sickle tail
  • Double coat with a long-haired "badong" ruff and "bulu gumba" at the withers
  • White, black, fawn and brindle; white with biscuit-coloured ear edges
  • Spitz type, red, black-and-tan or sesame colouring
  • Tightly curled tail, foxy face
  • 35-41 cm tall
CoatDouble coat: short soft undercoat and medium-length harsh outer coat, longer around neck and withers; white, black, fawn and brindle.Stiff outer coat and soft undercoat; red, sesame, black-and-tan.
PurposeIndonesia's national breed from Kintamani, Bali; a household and companion dog.The smallest Japanese native breed, bred to hunt small game and birds in mountainous terrain.

Breed page: Kintamani-Bali Dog · Breed page: Shiba Inu

Learn to recognise this breed and many more

In the Dogtice quiz you practise breeds on photos and see the differences between look-alike breeds.

Try the demo quizComing soon to Google Play

The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.