The Akita (秋田犬 Akita-inu) is a large spitz breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan.
There are two separate varieties of Akita: a Japanese strain, known as the "Akita Inu" or "Japanese Akita"; and an American
strain, known as the "Akita" or "American Akita". The Japanese strain
comes in a small choice of colors, with all other colors considered
atypical of the breed, while the American strain comes in all dog
colors.
Both forms of Akita are probably best known worldwide from the true story of Hachikō, a loyal Akita dog who lived in Japan before World War II. refer to this mame chishiki post for the story of Hachikō
The Akita has a short double coat, similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds such as the Siberian Husky, but long coated dogs can be found in many litters due to a recessive gene.
The Akita is a strong, independent and dominant breed, commonly aloof
with strangers but affectionate with family members. As a breed, Akitas
are generally hardy, but they have been known to suffer from various
genetic conditions and be sensitive to certain drugs.
Wasao (わさお) is a 2011 Japanese film that is based on a true story of an abandoned Akita Dog.[1]
Today, the breed is used primarily as a companion dog. However, the breed is currently also known to be used as therapy dogs,[64] and compete in all dog competition.
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16.5.12
Hachiko
Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935), known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō
(忠犬ハチ公 "faithful dog Hachikō" ['hachi' meaning 'eight', a number
referring to the dog's birth order in the litter, and 'kō', meaning
prince or duke]), was an Akita dog born on a farm near the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture,[1] remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, even many years after his owner's death.
Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, and was found on a street in Shibuya.[5] In March 2011 scientists settled the cause of death of Hachikō: the dog had terminal cancer and a filaria infection (worms). There were also four yakitori sticks in Hachikō's stomach, but the sticks did not damage his stomach or cause his death.[6][7]
Hachikō's stuffed and mounted remains are kept at the National Science Museum of Japan in Ueno, Tokyo.[8][9]
Hachiko's grave is in Aoyama cemetery in Minatoku, Tokyo and there is an online grave at Pet.ai online pet cemetery
Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, and was found on a street in Shibuya.[5] In March 2011 scientists settled the cause of death of Hachikō: the dog had terminal cancer and a filaria infection (worms). There were also four yakitori sticks in Hachikō's stomach, but the sticks did not damage his stomach or cause his death.[6][7]
Hachikō's stuffed and mounted remains are kept at the National Science Museum of Japan in Ueno, Tokyo.[8][9]
Hachiko's grave is in Aoyama cemetery in Minatoku, Tokyo and there is an online grave at Pet.ai online pet cemetery
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