Does anyone have experience with Shiba Inu's and children?

[Doggie Queen]

HI Everyone
Does anyone have any experience with Shiba Inu's around children? I am considering getting one, but have read mixed reviews on how well they deal with small children. Any stories/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks:)

[squashynose]

In my (limited) experience, only having known two Shibas, I'd say brought up properly they will be fine. They can be dominant and pushy, but if you get one from a pup and socialise it, and show it from the beginning that you and your kids are higher in the pack, it will be fine.

[katiem]

How young is the child, and are you planning on getting a puppy or adult dog?

[Doggie Queen]

We were looking at getting a puppy. And actually we dont have any kids yet but are planning for some in the future. I am concerned that since Shiba's can be dominant, maybe then introducing a child into the picture would be a challenge.

[squashynose]

If the dog knows its place in the pack, bringing a child into it shouldn't be a problem.
Socialise it well with kids as a pup.

[songbird]

I had a shiba and would not recommend having one around children. She was just way too unpredictable behaviorally. Actually I have no children and I still would not have another shiba. YMMV.