Ever consider a Korean Jindo? They look pretty similar but I just love the loyalty and a little bit more independent nature of them. Also they're very capable defense dogs. There was a stray pitbull that was charging my niece and my dog took it out like a champ. But just like a shiba inu, u gotta be somewhat of an experienced handler as these were/are hunting dogs in Korea.
oh and they jump freaking high. My dog used to get a running sprint and leaped over a 5 foot wall...
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