Shiba and other breed owners...

RomiRomi
edited April 2008 in Other Breeds
So recently we've noticed that Portia has become quite vocal in play.  I thought Ninja had funny noises, but it seems like she is mimicking him.  She does these weird howlish noises mixed in with growls.  Its so funny and weird.  Im starting to think maybe she thinks she is a Shiba?  I have never heard these types of noises from her until probably about a month ago.  Has anyone else who has a Shiba and another breed dog noticed this???

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  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1
    I have a little video clip of it also, youtube is taking FOREVER to upload...you might get a better idea when you hear it though, its so funny!
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited April 2008
    well bassets have a lower, louder "barooo" to their vocalization.. but our basset had a dual personality: around the shibas he would yawn a lot to make higher pitched noises, but near our neighbor's basset he'd "barooo" like nobody's business!
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    That is pretty common for dogs to mimic the play style of another dog. When Ahi plays with Maui she is super loud and high pitched, when she plays with Loa or Kona she just growls, but when she plays with Hilo she is silent. It's very interesting.
  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1


    Finally uploaded!  It still makes me chuckle everytime I watch it. Laughing


     










  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1
    BTW, I noticed Ninja is getting darker and darker, do you guys notice it?
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    She's a sassy girl! Very cute Romi. I love how she opens her mouth like she wants to bark but when you "ssshhhh" her she just makes that cute noise! Did I notice Ninja licking the couch? Why do Shibas lick everything!?!?!
  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1


    Yeah, Ninja licks everything, he's weird. 


    Here is Ninja the first couple days I got him.


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    And now:


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    Or maybe im just trippin...

  • RyuRyu
    edited November -1
    how cute! Romi, the playpen practically disappears in your living room! Nice! :)
  • dlrobertsdlroberts
    edited November -1
    I believe you if you say he's getting darker. =)
  • tsukitsunetsukitsune
    edited November -1
    You have some beautiful and entertaining dogs, Romi!!
  • RomiRomi
    edited November -1


    Pam - yeah, its hidden in the back corner, it's actually the perfect fit for the pen!


    Dave - you beeyotch!


    Jen - Thanks!  They make me happy Laughing

  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1


    Those noises are really funny... kinda like a mix between a wookie and the predator.


    Ninja is mos def getting darker!

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