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How much easier is it to train a pack of dogs to be compliant, obedient, and subservient unto death than to train a single cat, or herd a clowder of them!

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The difference between dogs and cats. "Dogs have owners. Cats have staff".

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Haha. Except our dog-a Shiba Inu-who are more described as тАЬcats in a dog suitтАЭ who had us as staff as well. We sadly just lost him at 17. Rest In Peace Jasper.

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I have had lots of dogs and cats in my lifetime but I have always wondered what the personality of the Shiba Inu was like. I think they are very cool looking dogs almost fox like in appearance. I have heard they can be a bit aloof; your description as "cats in a dog suit" makes total sense to me. It's hard losing a pet companion even after 17 years.

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They are a very cool breed. Yes; can be aloof, or pretend to be. No Labrador or golden retriever are they. But fiercely family loyal. The movie Hachi is actually based on a real-life story of a Shiba Inu (not an Akita as was used in the movie).

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