It's great to have an Akita as guard dog. They will guard your home throughout the days of their existence and are willing to do whatever to protect you.

Where is Hachiko statue? The original Hachiko statue was erected by sculptor Teru Ando at Shibuya Station, Tokyo on April 21, 1934.

What kind of dog is Hachi? Hachi is a purebred Japanese Akita (Akita Inu) dog. He was born in 1923 in Japan and is famous for his loyalty story.

The white Akita is covered by white hair without any marks and spots. They have a double-layer with a soft, dense undercoat and a short topcoat.

The brindle Akita is a dog that has tiger patterns on the body. Brindle coat is divided into three types: red tiger hair, black tiger hair, and marbled tiger.

Yes, Akita can live in hot weather even though it is not ideal weather for them to live in. Their double coat acts as insulation to keep them cool from the hot temperature.

Do Akitas like the cold? Yes, most Akitas like the cold. They are very suitable to live in this type of weather.

A long haired Akita is an Akita Inu with the result of a recessive gene that causes them to grow a longer, softer, and fluffier coat than typical Akitas.

Bathing plays an important role in keeping your dog's coat healthy, clean, and free from parasites. You need to know how to bathe an Akita properly.

The average Akita Inu lifespan is between 10 and 13 years. In fact, large breed dogs like them live shorter than smaller breeds because of early aging and genetic disorders.