Japan's national treasure, held in great esteem as companions, protectors and symbols of good health, the Akita breed is given an up-to-date treatment in this revised edition. It gives practical guidance on everything from first aid to a first litter.

In 1924, Hachiko was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Hidesaburo Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo. During his owner's life, Hachiko saw him off from the front door and greeted him at the end of the day at the nearby Shibuya Station. The pair continued their daily routine until May 1925, when Professor Ueno didn't return on the usual train one evening. The professor had suffered a stroke at the university that day. He died and never returned to the train station where his friend was waiting. Hachiko was given away after his master's death, but he routinely escaped, showing up again and again at his old home. After time, Hachiko realized that Professor Ueno no longer lived at the house. So he went to look for his master at the train station where he had accompanied him so many times before. Each day, Hachiko waited for Professor Ueno to return. And each day, he didn't see his friend among the commuters at the station. Hachiko became a permanent fixture at the train station, which eventually attracted the attention of commuters. Many of the people who frequented the Shibuya train station had seen Hachiko and Professor Ueno together. Realizing that Hachiko waited in vigil for his dead master, their hearts were touched. They brought Hachiko treats and food to nourish him during his wait. This continued for 10 years, with Hachiko appearing precisely when the train was due at the station. Hachiko: The Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita is Hachiko’s story, as well as an informative look at dog culture in Japan and the history and tradition of the Akita-ken, one of the most ancient, beloved, and faithful dog breeds.

The Japanese Akita Complete Owner's Manual has the answers you may need when researching this large and powerful Japanese purebred. Learn about this courageous and fiercely loyal canine and find out whether or not the working Akita will be the best choice for you and your family. Learn everything there is to know, including little known facts and secrets and how to care for every aspect of the Japanese Akita's life. This manual contains all the information you need, from birth to the Rainbow Bridge, including transitioning through house breaking, care, feeding, training and end of life, so that you can make a well-informed decision about whether or not this dog is the breed for you. If you already have a Japanese Akita, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. The author George Hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. Co-Author Asia Moore is a professional Dog Whisperer, Cynologist and Author, living on Vancouver Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, in Canada, who believes that all humans and dogs can live together in harmony. She and her dog whispering team, which includes an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Boris, teach dog psychology to humans, to help alleviate problem behaviors that arise between humans and their canine counterparts so that everyone can live a happy and stress-free life together. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Health - Daily care - Feeding - House training - Medical care & safety - Grooming - Training - Poisonous Foods & Plants - Caring for your aging dog .... and much more.

The love for Japan's tennen kinenbutsu (national treasure) known as the Akita Inu simply knows no boundaries. The book "AKIHO Honbuten" is an effort to express that love and tells the story of AKIHO's biannual Honbuten in Japan. It provides an inside look at the 134th AKIHO Headquarters Exhibition and-spread over 110 pages-features a beautiful collection of full color pictures. Added with all kinds of background information on AKIHO and the show itself, it also contains an exclusive 10-page interview with AKIHO President Endou Takashi, who also wrote a dedicated foreword for the book. With the aim of supporting each other, the proceeds from "AKIHO Honbuten"'s first print have been donated to Kumamoto Disaster Relief Fund.