: any of a breed of large muscular dogs of Japanese origin
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Hachi, Hachikō Monogatari/Hachi: A Dog’s Tale That one episode of Futurama borrowed its devastating power from the true story of an Akita who spent nine patient years waiting at a subway station for the return of its master who had already passed away.—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2024 Some dog breeds of Japanese descent, like Akita and Shiba Inu, may have a higher risk for onion toxicity, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 The dog bears some similarity to Hachikō, a male Japanese Akita who became an international cultural symbol of loyalty.—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2023
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