Every owner who loves Shiba Inu knows that there are four kinds of coat colors of Shiba Inu: white Chai, red Chai, black Chai and sesame Chai. The color and quality of the Shiba Inu's coat are both indicators of pure bloodline and are very important.
The hairs of the four coat colors are all stiff and thick. Upright, of appropriate length, pointing upward at 45 degrees, with a lot of dense wool growing under the coat to block wind, snow and rain. The coat must be straight and not curly or wavy. The hair of the Shiba Inu is the shortest on the head and limbs, the hair on the trunk is medium in length, the neck and back are slightly longer, and the long angles are close to right angles.
The hair on the tail is the longest and spread out, and the tail is flat. Long, soft fur that will sway when blown by the wind is not good. The Shiba Inu's hair is clearly visible one by one. It is light in color close to the skin, slightly darker at the ends, and the small part at the end will become lighter, or some will become darker. Both of them correct.
Some Hei Chai, Hu Chai, and Chi Chai have black belly hair when they are born. Generally, all the hair will fall out after the second molt. Yes, generally speaking, the color of the coat on a Shiba Inu’s belly changes a lot starting from 4 months old. It takes about 1-1 years of age to finalize its shape and turn white, so owners don't be impatient and wait patiently.