2024 WUAC Shiba Seminar

This lecture on the Shiba Inu was given by the World Union of Akita Clubs (WUAC) in Japan in June 2024. The purpose is to focus on the FCI/JKC standard and correct type for the Shiba Inu. The WUAC is the federation for Akita Clubs of the FCI countries for Akita. While they focus mainly on the FCI/JKC standards for the Akita they also host seminars for the various other Japanese breeds such as the Shikoku and Shiba. FCI - Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the largest international federation of national kennel clubs and purebred registries. JKC - Japan Kennel Club. The Japan Kennel Club is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Japan. NIPPO - Nihon Ken Hozonkai. The Nihon Ken Hozonkai, commonly abbreviated to NIPPO, is a preserver and maintainer of the registries for the six native Japanese dog breeds: the Akita Inu, Hokkaido, Kai Ken, Kishu, Shikoku, and Shiba Inu. NIPPO also issues the NIPPO Standard, which serves as a breed standard for the six native breeds. WUAC can be reached at