Monday, March 15, 2010

A Hachi Type of Dog



I MET A HACHI TYPE OF DOG in the park this morning. (After the dog in the film Hachi, starring Richard Gere.) I had a good idea this breed was probably Japanese, because of the cute face. Apparently they are called Chūken Hachikō 忠犬ハチ公 which means "faithful friend". The friendly dog came right up to me. His fur was incredibly soft ~ the nearest doggie fur can come to chinchilla. I said "hello you furry old swine". Then the owner saw me and smiled. And the doggie ran off...

I wish I had a dog like that. (And about £1200 to pay for a puppy.)

What a furry entertainer!!



HACHI TRAILER Japanese subtitled:
the dog is found at the 駅, the eki ~ the railway station.
Doesn't the furry swine look all "wise" in this still..!

PS hachikō doggies are better known as Akita Inu 秋田犬



HACHI longer trailer, in English



HACHI III: how they aged the furry dogs who played the part:




PPS: I love Carol Jackson (for those of you allergic to soap operas or residing on far-flung shores, that's Bianca's mother (pictured here as scruffy mother of the bride) on EastEnders... Played by Lindsay Coulson... she reminds me of my flirtatious old English teacher at school...
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9 comments:

  1. Anonymous15 March 2010 at 12:22

    What a cute lil pooch!!

    -Harry New Jersey

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  2. Akelamalu15 March 2010 at 13:25

    Cute dog!

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  3. Gattina15 March 2010 at 15:20

    These dogs are so cute, they look like little Teddy Bears, lol !
    BTW I don't smoke much anymore only 10 per day and I don't even inhalate. But 3 years ago I also smoked two packages per day ! It's just psychological, after a meal I need a cigarette and after coffee and tea too !

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  4. Sarcastic Bastard15 March 2010 at 15:26

    The dog is really cute.

    Love you, Gledds.

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  5. Syd15 March 2010 at 17:48

    Akitas are protective and can be aggressive if ill bred. I have seen many at the dog shows.

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  6. Bimbimbie16 March 2010 at 08:19

    Nice looking dog and larger than I first thought ...

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  7. Gledwood16 March 2010 at 09:50

    They are really really beautiful and I want one!

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  8. Anonymous16 March 2010 at 13:55

    Hachi is so sweet. See pic of Hachi won't make me want to buy a dog. I want a cat inside maybe a Bearded dragon, mouse, degu and a rat.
    I see a lot of those dogs on holiday, the same perky ears and upright bushy tail.
    The nearest thing I had to a dog was a rabbit. I see people walk them on leaches and harness.

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  9. Gledwood16 March 2010 at 14:00

    Chinchillas are lovely if you want something smaller. I'd love a deepfurred chinchilla. Their coats are so thick not a single parasite is capable of living among the hairs...

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