The Shiba isn't the only Japanese dog breed in town. Akita Inus, the national dog breed of Japan, is the gold standard for guard dogs in their country. But there's a lot to these dogs that you probably did not know. Like did you know that Akitas were once monopolized by the elitists of Japan? Or that it's believed that samurai soldiers were often reborn as Akita Inus? Check out these 10 Akita Inu facts that you wouldn't believe!

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