# How old is old?

In trying to peg Hanzo with an age as accurately as I could, I went on a wild goose google chase for pictures of shibas from ages 6-11 for comparison. I've since decided that he's probably 7-8 years young. In my search, I found this really cool site, listing quite old shibas with their info, a sort…

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## tsukitsune (moderator) · 2009-01-06T13:11:43.000Z
In trying to peg Hanzo with an age as accurately as I could, I went on a wild goose google chase for pictures of shibas from ages 6-11 for comparison. I've since decided that he's probably 7-8 years young. In my search, I found this really cool site, listing quite old shibas with their info, a sort of golden oldies directory. Its so interesting to see how old some shibas are! I want their secrets! http://www.shiba-inu.nl/Shiba-Inu.Nl\_Eng/the-shiba-veteran-top-25.htm

## brandon_w (admin) · 2009-01-06T13:28:11.000Z
I've met a few of those dogs. #18 - Cole was Nemo's foster brother. He is a really good old Shiba.

## KFontaine04 · 2009-01-06T13:33:10.000Z
That is too cute!

## lindsayt · 2009-01-06T13:47:48.000Z
# 42 SanJo Social Butterfly is Ike's grand-dam (Cho-Cho) on his sire's side.

# 48 Ch.Tenshinmaru Go Etchuu Wakasugisou (Tenshin) is Ike's Great Grandsire on his dam's side.

I love that list. It is really neat to see how Ike may age. I think shibas age really well in general, maybe they fade a little in the face depending on the lines, but what hardy little dogs.

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