After 14 years I finally convinced my parents that we were ready to get a dog. After many long hours of debating which type of dog to get, we settled on a Shiba Inu (thank you Nintendogs). Bringing that fuzzy little puffball into our lives was one of the best things that has happened to me. If you have a Shiba Inu, then you fully know the joy that I am talking about. If you don't have a Shiba Inu, you are missing out on so much cuteness, and hair. If you're considering a Shiba Inu, here is 21 reasons why they are the best dogs ever.

1. They start out looking like this.

It's like your own personal bear cub.

2. They are sassy.

3. Their tail looks like a curly fry.

4. You can do this with their face.

5. The red ones look like a fox.

6. They come in different colors.

They come in black and tan, red, cream, and sesame.

7. They're just so happy.

8. They love their owners.

9. They know how to dress in style.

10. They look like this in the snow.

11. They're smart.

12. They're not afraid to pick on you.

13. They double as super heroes.

14. They're content, even in sticky situations.

15. They pretend to be big and tough, but they're not.

16. They like to snuggle up in a blanky.

17. They're good at sports.

18. They enjoy long bike rides.

19. Look at this face.

Do you really need any other reason?

20. They look adorable in bandanas.

21. They make great best friends.

A life without Nikko by my side, is not a life I am interested not in. I have been so blessed to call him my partner in crime for five years now. If you are considering adopting a Shiba Inu, I recommend it completely. Of course, you need to be certain that a Shiba will be the right fit for your family. They are loyal bundles of joy, but tend to be aloof, and stubborn-headed. They require a lot of training and socializing when they are young and cannot be given slack. When trained properly, you can look forward to a life time of memories and joy. There is never a dull moment in a Shiba's company.