What is Hachikō's breed?
Hachiko was born on the 10th of November, 1923 on a farm in Akita Prefecture and died on the 8th of March, 1935 in Shibuya.
An Akita dog
Hachiko was an Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his master which continued for several years after his owner's death. The Japanese call him 忠犬ハチ公 (chūken Hachikō) which means "faithful dog Hachiko". He had been waiting for the return of his late owner for more than nine years.
The bronze statue in Hachiko likeness erected at Shibuya Station