Imo-Inu
The Imo-Inu is a hybrid dog, also known as a designer dog. The Imo-Inu is a cross between the American Eskimo and the Shiba Inu. It is not always possible to determine the characteristics, temperament or traits of a mixed breed. You will likely find the Imo-Inu has a combination of the characteristics found in both the American Eskimo and the Shiba Inu.
Imo Inu Pictures
“Miaya is the best dog I’ve ever had. She is loyal, friendly and obedient. I adopted her from a breeder in Missouri under the assumption that she was a Shiba Inu. I should have paid more attention to the paperwork because after I got her home I realized that was not the case at all but I wouldn’t trade her for a thing.
My Imo Inu is white except on her ears, those are tan, but when she sheds her undercoat during the Summer she tends to show a lot of tan down her back as well. She has the face of an American Eskimo with the body structure and fur of a Shiba Inu. I get compliments on her all the time and people constantly ask me what kind of a dog she is. I often have a hard time explaining what a ‘hybrid dog’ is but they eventually just settle with a mixed breed. haha
Temperament wise she is just like a Shiba Inu, sometimes stubborn but always loving. She’s a runner, she just loves running around the pool but doesn’t like to get in it. Miaya is a great dog and I would recommend a Shiba Inu to anyone who loves fun, playful and loving little dogs.” – Chelsea

Imo Inu Puppy

Miaya the Imo Inu Hybrid Dog

Adult Imo Inu Hybrid Dog

Miaya the White Imo Inu

Imo Inu Running in the grass

Imo Inu - American Eskimo and Shiba Inu Cross

Imo Inu hybrid
I have a imo-inu JUST like yours! She is only 12 weeks old, but I can already tell that she will look very similar to yours. Thanks for posting the pictures. I think that is exactly what my little Tilly will look like when she gets older. I just love her to peices!
I have a three month old Imo-Inu and she looks just like yours, shes a little tanner in the face and has a little more of the Shiba hair along her back but I am excited to see a full grown one so that I know a little better how big Shima will get!!
YOU STOLE MY DOG!!! (JK) My dog looks EXACTLY like yours, except her tail curls a bit more. I luv my Daisy so much, (even if she tries to chew up everything!) We still love her and she, too, is very sociable and friendly!
My sweet dog passed away 2 weeks ago. He was 14 1/2. I am not ready to buy another one but when the time comes I would like to get another short hair american eskimo mix. Do you know of any Imo-Inu breeders?
Do yoy by chance have the breeders contact information?
I am in no way shape or form a breeder but my Shiba Inu mated with my female Miniature American Eskimo dog. If she is pregnant, which is highly likely, I will be giving the dogs away. I never intended for my dogs to mate, in fact my Shiba was to be neutered but I had to take care of my own health first…so this happened. 🙁
I pray she is not pregnant but if she is, I do not want a penny, all i want is someone to TRULY, love and appreciate the pup and treat it like family. My furbabies are beautiful, so I know their pups will be too.
We are from Calgary Alberta and we had a perfect little boy for 14 years and we miss him so much. We found him from a breeder in Langdon just outside of Calgary 14 years ago. We lost her contact and now we really like to find a breeder for this particular breed.
Please advise.
Justin Ly, I realize your comment is old, but I currently have a 4 week old male and female Imo-Inu that are still available if interested. They won’t be ready to go until the end of April but I can already tell they’re going to be super smart pups.
My email addy is [email protected] if you’re interested.