The ears of the Shiba Inu are triangular, almost upright, and there is no such thing as folded ears. This is the same for many large dogs. The distance between the two ears of the Shiba Inu is also relatively far, and the two ears are tilted forward. The triangular ears are very standard and there will be no gaps. It's not the kind of shape that points straight to the sky. When selecting a puppy, you can clap your hands next to the ears to test the reaction and ear strength.
Whether the Shiba Inu bloodline is pure can be observed from the above angles. If the owner If you find a gap in the ears of your Shiba Inu, this is a normal physiological phenomenon. Almost all dogs have gaps in their ears. It does not mean that the blood of the Shiba Inu is impure. The owner does not need to worry about this.
In addition to the ears, the owner can also check the Shiba Inu's coat color, facial features, height, etc. The parts of the Shiba Inu are used to distinguish whether the bloodline is pure. For example, judging from the color, the Shiba Inu generally has four colors: white, red, sesame, and black. If other colors appear, it means that the bloodline is not pure; Shiba Inu generally has white or white paws. As for the coat itself, if the white part reaches above the knees, it also indicates that the appearance of this Shiba Inu is not good enough.