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The Akita Inu

The particular expression of the eyes, the triangular shape of the ears that the dog carries lightly inclined forward when he is paying attention, as well as the twisted tail over his back and his particular way of walking that seems to be jumping, characterize the Akita inu. He is gentle and intelligent, with a sweet expression combined with loyalty and dignity. Being a calm and even-tempered breed, it can be assured that the Akita inu is perfectly enabled to endure children's games. He quickly attaches to the family, establishing a especial band with his owner.

The Akita doesn`t find any difficulty in living with fish, cats, birds or rabbits, as long as he has been bred with them since he was a puppy. He also possesses a strong hierarchical instinct that allows him to become a leader when he lives with other dogs breeds. He seldom fights unless another dogs incites him. He doesn't like fighting but he has a great agility.

The Story of Hachiko

It is worth remembering a story that touched Japan, played by an Akita called Hachiko. The owner of Hachiko was a professor of the University of Tokyo, whom Hachiko went with to the Shibuya Train Station every day, where he saw him off and waited for his return. On May 21, 1925, the professor died of a heart attack at University. Hachiko went there, as he always did, to wait for this owner, who would never come back, refused to leave the station without his owner. For 10 years, Hachiko, due to this loyalty, waited for his friend at the station in vain. On March 7, 1935, Hachiko was found dead on the platform where he had always waited for his owner.

Today a bronze statue built where the dog died reminds us of his unconditional act of loyalty.