Comments on: Hachiko: Japan’s dog story gets Americanized

By: jackie

jackie — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:50:03 +0000

this was truly an amazing dog who loved his master till the end, i was absolutely in tears watching this movie…

By: Doreen

Doreen — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:14:42 +0000

I agree with the comments about popularizing the breed. I have owned three Akitas (still have two) and they are every bit as loyal and loving as depicted in the movie; however, they are a dominant breed that requires a firm but loving hand. If you’re not used to a large, dominant dog, this is NOT the breed for you. To those of us who are lucky enough to share a household with one (or more!), we are truly blessed and fortunate. I have never had a more loving, intuitive, loyal companion. I just had to put my 7 1/2 year old male down about four months ago and still grieve for him on an almost daily basis. Fortunately, I have his niece and nephew and both channel mannerisms of their dearly departed uncle. I am hooked. I can’t imagine having any other breed of dog after these wonderful creatures. I can’t wait to see this movie. I will certainly be thinking of my sweet boy that left us far too soon. I am a proud Akita owner and love to brag about my babies, and welcome the chance to remember my “big guy”.

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:38:19 +0000

I also hope it doesn’t make the breed “popular”. They simply aren’t for everyone.

By: Anne'n'Spencer

Anne'n'Spencer — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:28:48 +0000

I’m starting to feel like a total contrarian here. Of course I’ll be schlepping along my large supply of tissues to the movie. I’ve known about Hachiko’s story for years–it’s one of the all time great true dog stories. No wonder the Japanese find his story so inspiring. He embodies a lot of the qualities they find inspiring as a people. All of this is true. Yet there’s this little nagging voice somewhere saying, “Jeez, let’s hope a half-million people don’t suddenly decide they need to acquire an Akita.”

By: HOB

HOB — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:30:32 +0000

Some sniffing? This is going to be a real tearjerker. I have seen the original Japanese version Hachiko monogatari. Although I did not understand the language, the story of Hachiko was very clear. Dog lovers will sob at this story. Plan on taking at least 3 big boxes of Puffs.