#1 Shiba Inus are, frankly, magical weirdos.

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#2 They have their own strange Shiba logic.

When my dog wants attention he gently bites a piece of furniture, holds perfectly still, and makes aggressive eye contact. It’s pretty weird and very funny. Also it works. pic.twitter.com/ktS1tW0U26

— AJ Grigg (@Amanda_Grigg) March 10, 2019

#3 But they also have this almost unbearable cuteness.

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#4 And an undying loyalty.

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#5 You almost crumble just looking at ‘em.

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#6 They can be so goddamn sweet.

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#7 When they’re not being sweet, they’re being random as heck.

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#8 They find themselves in the stickiest of situations.

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#9 You never really know what they’re gonna do next.

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#10 Shibas are, of course, very regal and poised when they want to be.

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#11 They’re curious and kinda sneaky.

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#12 Very in control of their own destiny.

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#13 “How? And why?” — you, a Shiba owner.

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#14 Very, well, in charge.

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#15 They do what they damn well please, and they do it with stoic grace.

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#16 SWEET…

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#17 SHIBAS!!

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#18 In conclusion: WEIRD…

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