General Appearance The Shiba is the smallest of the Japanese native breeds of dog and was originally developed for hunting by sight and scent in the dense undergrowth of Japan's mountainous areas. Alert and agile with keen senses, he is also an excellent watchdog and companion.
Definition of GALL. 1. a: bile; especially: bile obtained from an animal and used in the arts or medicine b: something bitter to endure c: bitterness of spirit: rancor. 2.
Gallbladder. A small, pear-shaped organ in the upper right hand corner of the abdomen. It is connected by a series of ducts (tube-like channels) to the liver, pancreas, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The gallbladder receives bile from the liver, and concentrates and stores it.