Yes it was from that famous dog. It was also the easiest name my niece and nephews could remember (they play with him A LOT).
Shiba Inu are equal rivals to the Husky, in terms of beautiful coats and appearance.
This video is a year old, and he's actually a little bigger compared to the average Shiba (the red sesame/white colored ones tend to be a bit bigger).
They are very comparable to cats, as they do not move around too much and spend their time inside laying down.
They are potty trained right off the bat, so that is nice. Hachi would rather blow his organs than piss /poo on my floor, but he'll bark something fierce to make me take him out.
They do hold tempers lol so don't piss them off lol. My hachi knows I hate it when he rubs against me because of his fur, and purposely does it after I annoy him.
They are very arrogant animals, and it's not that they won't get along with other pets but the fact that they aren't getting the attention they feel they deserve.
They are VERY loyal animals. If I were you, if you decide to get one, let it roam around your home when its a puppy. They are very smart animals and will remember all their surroundings, so it's kinda hard for them to get lost.
That being said, they will use that against you too haha. I can't tell you how many times my hachi would run off and make me chase him, only to lose him and find him at my doorstep.