You can adopt a Shiba Inu at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Shiba Inu is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Shiba Inu from breeders can be prohibitively expensive, and, depending on their breeding, cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Shiba Inu is through a rescue that specializes in Shiba Inu. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Shiba Inus in your area.