The differences between Kishu Inu and White Shiba Inu are as follows:

Body shape. The Kishu Inu is a medium-sized dog with a well-proportioned and muscular body; the Shiba Inu is a small dog with a small body and strong muscles.

Coat color. The coat colors of Kishu Inu are white, red, sesame, etc.; the coat color of Shiba Inu is mainly white, sometimes with some black, red or gray spots.

Ears. The ears of the Kishu Inu are small and tilted forward; the ears of the Shiba Inu are triangular, upright and tilted slightly forward.

Character. The Kishu Inu has a keen sense of smell, is alert, smart, and loyal to its owner; the Shiba Inu is very friendly, smart, and loyal, likes to interact with humans, and is very good at getting along with children.