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The Noble and Faithful Akita
Third in an indefinite series of posts on dog breeds I like. See previous entries here and here.
There is no way I could watch this recently released direct-to-DVD Lasse Hallstrom movie, which is inspired by the true story of Hachiko. I would pretty much be in tears the entire time thinking about Shmoo, the amazing Akita I spent my childhood with:
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May 2nd, 2010 - 19:26
Awww just thinking of Schmoo makes me teary eyed
July 20th, 2010 - 18:39
me and my mom are looking for an akita rescue so we can adopt one (after seeing the movie Hackto!) were hoping to adopt
July 20th, 2010 - 19:57
I’d be cautious about jumping into adopting an Akita – they’re not for everyone and not for first-dog owners. You should definitely orient yourself with the breed before adopting and learn about the unique challenges of the breed – their strength, their protectiveness (my Akita Shmoo famously grabbed my mother’s hand in his teeth and pulled her away when I started crying as she was changing me as a baby). Talk to breeders, read books about the breed before you buy, and be sure that the dog you adopt is one you can handle — my parents bit off a little more than they could chew with a few of our Akitas.