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goldiekatsu, Flickr With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! This week's roundup features the adorable Akita! With their fuzzy-wuzzy coats, Akitas look right at home in some snow. Even if it's just a little snow. And just a little Akita. ...

We're suckers for cute animal movies. Show us a film featuring a fuzzy puppy wreaking havoc while worming its adorable way into a lead character's jaded/bitter/frozen heart, and we'll gladly give you two hours of our time. That is, as long as a box of tissues is nearby. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Don't you judge us. Name the last animal movie you saw that didn't get you a little choked up!) Naturally,we jumped at the chance to preview a DVD of "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" starring Richard Gere and directed by "Chocolat" auteur Lasse Hallström. The film is based on the true story of an Akita named Hachiko, who lived in Japan in the early 20th century, and is a remake of a 1987 ...

Flickr/whappen Akitas are a breed of dog, hailing from Japan. Originally bred to be hunting dogs, Akitas are known in Japan as the "Silent Hunter." Akitas are large dogs, with females weighing up to 100 pounds and males topping the scales at 119 pounds. The colorings and markings of an Akita are particularly interesting; in the United States, you will find these animals to have red, fawn, sesame, brindle, pinto or pure white coats. American Akitas may also have a black mask across their face. Akitas are energetic dogs and have personalities that range from bouncy to aggressive. They can become snappy and destructive when over-excited or under-exercised, so supervised playtime and walks are ...