Exploring the Unique Look of the Sashige Shiba
If you've been spending any time looking at photos of pups online, you might have come across a sashige shiba and wondered why its coat looks a bit different from the standard bright red dogs you usually see. At first glance, you might think the dog is just a little bit dirty or perhaps even a "sesame" Shiba, but there's actually a specific term for that scattered black-tipped fur. In the world of Japanese dog breeds, "sashige" literally translates to something like "poked-in hair" or "inserted hair," which is a pretty accurate way to describe how those dark hairs look against the red base. ...