Many who had followed my regular contributions to Dog World magazine back in the `70s, `80s, and `90s have asked that I write something about Japan’s most famous dog, Hachiko, who is still a symbol of faithfulness in that country. Even those familiar with the story wanted it retold, and thanks to the Japan Kennel …
As first seen in APRIL 1984 DOG WORLD magazine, page 28 Mention “war dog” and you will evoke various mental images, depending on the age of the hearer. The younger military veterans will tell you of the German Shepherds used in Vietnam. Those of my generation will remember the War Department’s drive during the early …