Saving Akitas, the Samurai of Dogs

APRIL 28, 2008 MONDAY AT 3PM CT

 


  Akita dogs are ancient Japanese hunting dogs beloved by samurai warriors. But they almost disappeared during the World War II. One Japanese man chose to break the law to save the breed from extinction and, during the process, his life has been transformed by Akita dogs as well.

Guest
  • Martha Sherrill, author of "Dog Man: An Uncommon Life on a Faraway Mountain"
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