Akita Inu
Canis familiaris
Photo: TsutsuiKennel / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
The Akita Inu is a Japanese breed developed in Akita Prefecture as a large hunting dog, with a powerful build, thick coat and calm temperament. It is widely known through the story of Hachiko, the loyal dog who waited for his owner at Shibuya Station. It is a beloved symbol of Japanese dogs worldwide.
- Scientific name
- Canis familiaris
- Group
- Mammals（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Akita
- 日本語
- 秋田犬
- 简体中文
- 秋田犬
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The Akita Inu is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Akita.
You can see the Akita Inu at Akita Inu Kaikan, Akita Dog Visitor Center, among others (confirmed on each facility's official website on 2026-10-15).
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