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Father of Shiba Inu $Jomon Dog Shiba Inu is one of Japan’s oldest dog breeds and is not directly considered the “father” of any other dog breed. However, the genetic origins of the Shiba Inu come from Japan’s native dogs. The ancestors of the Shiba Inu were ancient Japanese hunting dogs, particularly related to the prehistoric Jomon Dogs. The modern Shiba Inu is closely related to other native Japanese breeds such as Akita Inu, Kishu, Shikoku, Hokkaido, and Kai Ken. However, the Shiba Inu has developed a distinct smaller size and agile build compared to other Japanese dog breeds. Therefore, there is no direct breed name that can be called the “father” of the Shiba Inu, but genetically it is rooted in ancient Japanese hunting dogs and the Jomon period dogs.