If you've looked for a dog statue of a Shiba with authentic detail from puppy paws to curled tail, you'll love our Statue.com exclusive that's cast in quality designer resin and hand-painted one piece at a time. The Shiba is an alert, lively and bold dog. Independent, but affectionate and loving. Kind, trainable, brave and clean. Confident, fearless and courageous. A big dog in a small dog's body. The Shiba is agile, fast and playful. Charming and open. They bark little and bond closely with their handler while remaining independent.