The Most Famous Dog Who Ever Lived

Dogs!
Enough about humans and more about some creatures that matter, you no doubt were saying in your mind. So here's a story on pets. This is the story of Hachiko, who is likely the most famous dog in human history. But what is it about this dog that convinced the world to take notice?
We went around Japan to tell the story of the loyal dog who unwittingly saved his breed. Say hello to Hachiko, a very good dog.
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Thanks for watching! You're clearly one of the good ones.

[@RareEarthSeries]

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[@namelessentity5851]

I love the one at 5:33 mark. He is getting his scratch on, and he is in Heaven. Felines are the same way, you scratch a Cat on it's chest or at the base of it's tail, it will love you till the day you die. Seems like a fairly amiable and playful breed, and if I could have a Canine, these Akita would be on the short list. Is the Akita an 'attention hound' who love laying down next to you, seeking their Human companion's affection?

[@shubhamtoshniwal2221]

Amazing analysis dude. Keep living your passion just like how Hachiko kept his loyalty, for your own pleasure not for fame. Thanks again!

[@T2266]

Just curious, who's more famous, Hachikoh or Laika?

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@T2266 Don't forget Balto. That said I named a dog after Hachi, but not Laika or Balto. Man I miss that dog. I came into a situation where my rental owners demanded I got rid of one of my 3 dogs. It was either get rid of Hachiko and his mate or get rid of the new puppy who was sick with parvo and would die if we gave her up. She wasn't exactly pretty and the treatment was expensive. The mutt wasn't friendly either. After a few weeks of searching we found Hachi and Boo-Boo a new home on a ranch and managed to save the mutt who didn't exactly get along with the vets. Hachi ended up trying to get back home, which we found out after a trucker called us after picking him up. We got him back to his new master and the puppy ended up saving my wife from a home invader, as well as chasing away all the coyotes away from our neighborhood. We miss our corgis, but I'm sure they are happier there, and I wouldn't trade our mutt for the world.

[@pepepepito623]

I am surprised that in your video is not Laika ...communist' boot licker.

[@feelflows]

We have a similar story about a loyal dog here in Scotland called Greyfriars Bobby. Its about a policeman called Auld Jock and his dog Bobby who did patrols around Greyfriars churchyard until Jock died. Bobby would then spend over 14 years guarding the grave of Jock until Bobby died when he was 16. There’s now a statue of him outside the churchyard with his grave being a tourist attraction. Is really interesting how a similar stories about loyal dogs are found all over the world

[@pvtimberfaller]

I have been there. I believe his owner was a shepherd not a policeman. Probably more famous than this dog.

[@cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974]

Real McKenzies song about this dog. Good song about a good dog

[@bigtamone0one35]

I was just at the statue yesterday

[@adrievandijk]

I know the story, and I have seen the film. It was sad.

[@savetheanimals982]

Awww another great dog!! I love it!

[@zakethekid1333]

"Was I a good boy?" "No. I'm told you were the best."

[@xodiacz1223]

No The best *BOY!!!!* LOL

[@westbrick4208]

The goodest boi

[@apollyonnoctis1291]

“Come, you’ve been waiting for so long. It’s time you get to see your master again...”

[@Gary_Johnson]

*Hachiko* bless you

[@a.irizarri124]

IReis lolol!!!

[@cloudunknown]

Inb4 people don't get the joke and just talk about the dog

[@Omaricon]

"Albert the pug sometimes farts himself awake but doesn't want to be awake so he barks at the fart" hahahahahaha I'm dying!

[@cmhughes8057]

My dog farted the other day, he looked around to see who did it. :))

[@cloudunknown]

CALL 911

[@alneal100]

@@cmhughes8057 You need another dog....so he can blame it on the dog!

[@haakonbledsoe]

what a good boy

[@nedisahonkey]

The goodest boy

[@kingrobert7246]

Haakon Bledsoe a saint doggy

[@lenanoro5427]

An angel actually . That’s what I think dogs are God‘s angels , his gift to us .

[@nickstav08]

I'm not drunkly crying hugging a confused dog *YOU ARE*

[@virgiedeguzman2671]

The best boy who ever lived

[@fetlix]

Straight in the feels

[@krakenmahboy]

Hachiko, you will never be forgotten!

[@kulmainer]

I want to tell you about a good dog named Tasso out of Bavaria in Germany, he was a mix of German Shepherd and a Labrador and he was so much powerful and muscular and was owned by my sister. People who didn´t know him were sometimes afraid of seeing him loose (with the guidance of my sister!), but he only wanted to make new friends, and within time, all people passing our street always were so satisfied with Tasso, and he greeted everybody! He was such a good dog and died at the age of 14 years old! People passing our street are still asking for Tasso but then whe have to tell them he is sadly not here anymore but in heaven! Tasso, thanks for all the good times with you!

[@guardianknight5842]

kulmainer is this real

[@babyzizi1]

Wonderful

[@savetheanimals982]

Great story! Thank you for sharing another great dog! RIP

[@galahcockatoo]

The story of Hachiko reminds us that you can never love something to much and to always remember your loved ones and always spend time with them before it's too late. R.I.P Hachiko 💔 we will never forget you.

[@philpem]

So after I watched the video, I looked up Hachiko's story on Wikipedia, and that of his owner... and this line made me cry... "Hachikō is buried next to his guardian, Hidesaburō Ueno". I think the video nails it. We want to believe that, as we love our animal friends, they love us in return. And then, when we pass, we wait at the bridge to be reunited with them.

[@muhammadnasir6145]

Its not about 9 years its about untill his last breath come. Love you hachiko, you made symbol of love between owner and dog.

[@michaelmcdonald180]

If anyone is interested, the Scottish equivalent from Edinburgh is 'Grayfriars Bobby'. After his owner died he returned to sit by his owners grave in Grayfriars graveyard to guard it every day until his own death 14 years later. He was a Skye Terrier and there is a statute of him in Edinburgh too. I guess these dogs lived and died but ultimately served a higher purpose for other dogs by showing what a dog is capable of

[@MB-qx9vn]

It felt awesome to get a chance to take a picture with the Hachiko statue in Shibuya. Such a great story and positive portrayal of loyalty. I also made the effort to take a picture with the Balto statue of Central Park, NY too! Thanks for the video.

[@Pierr0tLaLune]

those video are so great, it's a shame it doesn't get more views

[@sequen]

pigamey they will check back in a year.

[@simonasarkanauskaite42]

Hachiko was an Akita puppy who waited for his deceased master to come home from the train. He waited 9 years and died a while later. There is a statue of Hachiko, waiting for his master, at the railroad station where his master got off. Hachi teaches us loyalty. That no matter how long it takes for that person to come back........ Be waiting with open arms.

[@smithwillnot]

Not gonna lie, this is the first time I've heard of Hachiko, but I am glad I did. Great series, can't wait for next video.

[@samsai1761]

Aleksandar Delic I recommend you watch some of the movies, they will definitely leave you with tears.

[@michaelsclark]

the movie haitcho a dogs tail will make u ball

[@cykablyat8093]

Mozes da pogledas film Huchi

[@poi159]

"Who's a good boy!" Hands treat to dog. Endless happines! ❤

[@user-fo1nk3pd1t]

What I wonder is if the dog ever learned what happened to its caretaker. Or if any dog in any of these countless situations ever learn. I think it's worse not knowing what happened. I know dogs aren't as intelligent as us, but they understand us so well. I can't help but think about how sad the dog must've felt. Not knowing if something happened or believing that its caretaker abandoned it. Death/trajedy is a natural part of life and I've always admired people who look past the pain. I think there's something incredible about individuals who can smile upon the memories and experiences they've created, rather than letting pain overcome them. After all life should be enjoyed and the sorrow that one faces may be great, but it isn't the end. However above all else I think one of the worst things someone may endure is not having the chance to say goodbye. Missing the chance to say thanks for the time well spend, to say I'll miss you, or even to let them know you'll be thinking of them.

[@dawe8282]

i know that story for long time .. so why i have tears in my eyes ? (its a great story .. and you narating this series so great .... ) i start watching this chanel because space videos ... and i never think another travelers blog can be so good as this one is ... so thank you for great stories wich even if you know them are great and nice to hear again ...

[@kimheard1934]

0n.i

[@saritagracia]

cats understand human emotion too; they just don't care well i think so, it's kinda hard to tell.

[@vexvex1988]

no some cats are different

[@demogog3449]

Cats are sadists and dogs are masochists.

[@c0mpu73rguy]

superdupergrover Dogs: Humans feed me and care for me, they must be gods. Cats: Humans feed me and care for me, I must be a god.

[@musicsheep9816]

@@c0mpu73rguy Actually, cats consider themselves completely equal to humans, which is why they act like they can get away with things.

[@zeno7570]

i hate cats no offense

[@The117Leroy]

The true story of doge

[@1973Washu]

Such loyalty, much dedication.

[@freecandy5266]

lovecats777 conk

[@mikrokasperinkotihiiri2756]

No no no. Doge wasn't great as hachi

[@gachalemon7975]

@@ageofdoge he is a akita

[@wony312]

Cats Have Wings isn’t hatchiko a Akita inu?

[@neildbarker]

Great video as always - really appreciate your story-telling style with the walking video shots and location in the background. Great stuff...now I'm off to search for that Hachiko audio on KZbin...

[@SpudEater]

My old girl Kya is getting up there in age and frankly, I can't imagine a day where I'm not graced by her fantastic little personality. I will probably outlive her but I certainly will never forget her

[@yeahbutwhy7494]

I like the idea of exploring human-animal history as well after all we share this rare world with all life keep up the good work evan and francescok

[@greytimberwolf789]

Hachiko will live in our hearts forever. No dog was loyal than hachiko. Rest In Peace hachiko for you did not die in vain.

[@bacsilva]

The goodest of boys.

[@LogicalWaste]

loved the video. It made my wife cry. In a good way. She loves good doggos.

[@dandemsky7157]

hachiko and Santa's little helper are my 2 favorite dog celebs.

[@irishexplorer7862]

Hachiko, Togo and Balto were alive all at the same time, in two different parts of the world, famous for two difference reasons. To me Togo is my favourite as he's really loyal too and ran twice as far as the other sled dog teams. Hachiko is awesome too though

[@FrankieHiltz]

Meanwhile, my cat just pooped on the floor, and tries to rip my flesh off when I give him a hug. Smh

[@moelzeki6172]

" *was I a good Boi?* " " *no, but you are the best* "

[@thatsnodildo1974]

Hachiko is such a sad story and it broke my heart reading it. Like i can't read it ever again. I'm a softy for animals and him being that loyal and not seeing his owner ever again was depressing.

[@JoelReid]

People should be extremelly careful about owning an Akita. I owned one and trained it well... but in the first year of me getting her I had three owners ring me trying to get rid of theirs becasue they did not train it properly. How did I train her? I play-fought with her daily and never let her win. She also slept outside and only came inside when i was there. She was immesnly intelligent and when I had to go away for 6 weeks she jumped the fence (we never worked out how) and visited all the places she knew I visited... including the vet (where she was found sitting and waiting for me). She was amazing with humans and treated every human with care and respect... dogs, however, were another matter. I walked her at night because when she would see other dogs she would try to play fight them and dominate them. While this was alright with big dogs who rarely challenged her, small dogs lacked the pack mentality and thus were at risk of being attacked by my dog. My dog had been in the presence of dogs many times and grew up around dogs, but this was still always a problem. I had to put her down when she attacked and gutted a poodle, killing it. In the process, the poodle owner (a great guy and my neighbor) got in the way and she drew blood from the owner's hand. It was my dog's fault. If I had been there it most likely would not have happened. She was the most intelligent and fantastic dog I ever owned... but I rarely recommend the breed to people. I am a secondary school teacher... if you can not handle 30 teenagers then you probably cannot handle one Akita.

[@hikayuinoue5366]

Joel Reid i have two akita. Japanese one, they are dominant but really loves family members, u didn't had to put her down u know

[@JanjayTrollface]

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[@savetheanimals982]

Joel Reid the same thing happened to me my female loved people hated animals! She was the queen she ruled lol she was a good girl i cant replace her ever! There will be no other Kimba.. But loving people children especially! Was her greatest quality and she never had food aggression, i could put my hand in her bowl while she ate in fact my face right next to hers while she ate and i got kisses!! Greatest most loyal dog ever!! She was so well trained so disciplined especially on our walks, I was the leader i say stop sit go stay dont pull etc she would see another dog loose or not and i was the boss! But we had times where we were attacked by loose dogs and she lost it then i had to let her go! But that wasnt my fault! The dogs came right over to her while she was behaving and jumped on her to fight so i let her go... Needless to say she never lost..

[@joshleclere94]

Many places in the USA if your pet attacks a human you HAVE to put them down. Or at the very least risk a huge lawsuit.

[@HORRORPLUGG]

When you mentioned they played his barks on tv that got me right in the feels hard... So much love for such a great dog! Long Live Hachikō!

[@ShayanQ]

In Australia specifically my home town, we have red dog, who used to be a sort of town mascot when the town was just starting and ended up being attached to a specific person, and when that person unfortunately died, the doggo travelled the whole state looking until eventually coming back to the town for his final days. There's a movie about him too

[@Srcsqwrn]

So before this starts I'm hoping this is Balto. Edit: Ah, Hachiko. The story I learnt through Futurama! Very interesting! Good to learn about!

[@UniqueornBacon]

You should research more on the truth about Balto. You may change your mind.

[@2410jrod]

L as in L I know what your saying but he was in fact the lead dog

[@ernestborres6179]

I saw Hachiko's statue while in Japan. Too bad we are in a hurry and we are in a busy time to admire the statue

[@peterinbrat]

Japan has most famous dog in history... Balto, "hold my beer"

[@rick5127]

who?

[@skippy9214]

Rick, just for some background, Balto was a sled dog in Alaska that led a 7 day straight run in the middle of winter from Nome to Anchorage and back. The sled dog team he was on was carrying medicine for diphtheria and in doing so pretty much saved the children of the town. The dog itself was given a huge amount of honor and there is a dog sled race done on the track they took. Afterward, however, I don’t remember the dog being treated well. If I remember correctly it bounced between museums and shelters but was always restless for the great outdoors, as it was usually kept cooper up. At least in America Balto is fairly famous, but I doubt it elsewhere.

[@Fermifire]

He was the goodest boy of all time.

[@jusk8lp]

While the Akita is indeed a physically imposing and powerful breed, in Japan, it is practically a sacred animal, a status symbol. Passersby and regulars at the Shibuya would have known Hachiko even before Professor Ueno's death. Food vendors often fed the dog themselves.

[@johnnyonthespot4375]

The one thing about your videos is absolutely how well the narration is written. I also give considerable accolades for the obvious effort given to the framing of the scenes. Always a pleasure to watch your productions -

[@chma1435]

This is really great work. Cheers from France!

[@avac8751]

I started crying within the 1st minute and a 1/2. Dogs are too good for us.

[@silentgamer1997]

Dogs are so loyal where would we be without them

[@charlesjenkins1225]

What a wonderful story and a wonderful presentation of it :)

[@codyshi4743]

I heard that in story that before his owner leave the house, Hachiko had detected that his owner have cancer, and he constantly bark at his owner begging him not to leave, but his owner left anyway. This shows that the dogs sense are really strong that they can even detect whether you’re healthy or not.

[@kaylavldz]

that movie is what got me to get an Akita. an American though. pinto. what loyal dogs. I love them. great guard dogs

[@colleenwilliams1689]

The framing of this story here reminds me of Seabiscuit, who people thought was a symbol of hope during the Great Depression.

[@kimaboe]

My bet would have been on Laika, or in their time, Balto or Rin-Tin-Tin :)

[@Whoopdido777]

I had always heard of Balto, but basically on a whim I watched the Disney movie called Togo and found out that 150 dogs ran in the diphtheria serum run. Balto is only famous because he ran the final 55 miles and delivered the diphtheria serum. Also he wasn’t even the lead dog. I actually can’t remember if Fox was co-lead dog or was the actual lead dog, but the press decided ignore Fox and focus all their attention on Balto. But the the TRUE hero of the run was Togo. He ran 264 miles compared to an average of 31 miles each for the other teams. It’s a really good movie actually if you have Disney Plus.

[@vilstef6988]

Hachiko, a story both heartbreaking and inspirational. I had an Akita cross which I rescued. Most loyal dog I've ever known. As the meme goes-who rescued who?

[@ashesmandalay1762]

This is a particularly fantastic episode.

[@bigpewpew2716]

He protec he He attac But most importantly he always come back

[@IamJacksSTD]

Name ONE villainous dog. Just one. There is no such thing as a bad dog.

[@ashesmandalay1762]

Cujo?

[@Brandon-dy8us]

Guy Beardmane cujo

[@NikoCoy]

Every pitbull on the news

[@BayviewFinch]

What about those dogs that kill children?

[@aaronn]

Cerberus

[@courtney1612]

Every place has a story similar to this but every one of them touches my heart

[@alessiodf]

Great job guys! I loved it

[@RareEarthSeries]

Thanks Ale!

[@creek.music.117]

Can I just for once not cry when I hear this story?

[@oliwiabieniek]

Absolutely love it as all you episodes so far. Hachiko's story is well known even in Western culture for few years now but the fact that he was abused for seven years at the train station made me tear up again. PS. I laughed out loud at end credits :D Keep up the good work guys!

[@XDY8]

another great video. thank you so much

[@andreleblanc1963]

Another great story. So Evan, are you living in Japan doing all these documentaries? Btw, you got me hooked on reading the credits at the end of the videos, you're a funny guy... Cheers, Andre

[@RareEarthSeries]

Nope, just visiting for an extended period. We're off to Cambodia in a week or so, but have a few more Japan videos built up so we'll keep dropping them for a while yet.

[@savetheanimals982]

@@RareEarthSeries hi there i enjoy your vidoes! I want to ask you if while in the countries you visit do you see the dog farms or ever see them crammed in cages? And if so do you ever try to communicate with these people about how wrong it is and that dogs have a purpose in life???

[@RareEarthSeries]

@@savetheanimals982 I'm not sure it's any less wrong than a pig farm, and I find that people don't much take shame about their culture from transitory foreigners.

[@savetheanimals982]

@@RareEarthSeries yes i know about their culture but there are also many of them that find it disturbing in their country. So I guess were all the same? Americans want the slaughter of farm animals to stop as do people in those countries want the slaughter of dogs to stop. Its very disturbing to me i cant even look at that, yet i eat meat but i wont eat it if i saw that animal killed in front of me because it suffered so badly you know what i mean? I wonder if the people that fight for the dogs over in those countries eat dog???? Good question ha?? Hum i wonder.

[@GSHERPA]

@@savetheanimals982 if the reciepents of criticism view it as intellectual pursuit and non-political then yes. Animal rights activists from nepal, india and from other places were able to decrease mass animal sacrifice in Gadimai, Nepal by 90%. If you haven't heard of Gadimai, google it. A word of caution: it's heart wrenching. You know most of the time, people believe those that criticize and attack have ulterior motives and what they express are not sincere words. This is the biggest reason people find criticism hard to digest. For example non-vegeterian hindus (many hindus are vegeterian) criticise those that eat cows but we find it hard to receive because they themselves eat chicken, goats etc but i have encountered vegan activists urging us to avoid animal products which we do not find offensive because we believe they are sincere.

[@gizmofrompizmo2177]

God damn motherfuckers kicking me in the heart... twice!

[@AbraCa-Debra]

Those dogs near the end of this are my favourites ! Great story 👏

[@RareEarthSeries]

Thanks Debbie!

[@raionkohon3447]

That futurama episode is the saddest thing I have ever seen in fictional tv ever :(

[@andrebrodmerkel2327]

Man guys I really love your videos. It is just a great format, so much information in these short minutes and as always well spoken. For this particular episode, I couldn't help but noticed that, how the cameraman was able to guide, backwards I assume, between the trees? And as always, my favorite at the end is the credits. Great video as always, keep it up!

[@worldofwilson464]

Such an incredible story about an amazing dog

[@natalie964]

I'M ACTUALLY CRYING. THIS POOR BABY WAITED SO LONG

[@WriteInAaronBushnell]

Not ready to sob uncontrollably yet. Will circle back when I need a good cry

[@TheBorderRyker]

Dogs are some of the most enlightened beings I have ever known. 🙏🏻❤

[@graham1034]

That story is incredibly sad. Poor dog just missed his owner.

[@RockaGrand]

Loyalty... Understanding... Traits which will always be priceless.

[@betterread7986]

Greyfriars Bobby and Hachiko should be twinned, their stories are so similar in many ways.

[@wes7706]

i dont think i could ever live without dogs.

[@rickzor2700]

I am honoured to live in a world that this creature lived it

[@drg8687]

I'm not crying, though that may be a lie. What a good boy.

[@maliabergeson1576]

Hachiko: am I a good boy? Me:no... Your the best boy

[@logangriffin2014]

This episode is a tearjerker

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

Holy shit! I’ve never put futurama and hachiko together until you said something. Mind blown!

[@NikkyElso]

Certainly the goodest boy 😭

[@Danfrombackhome]

Now, if people could have some loyalty.... Hachicko is the og good boy

[@versi0nzero]

this story will never NOT make me tear up 🥺

[@gibby232323]

I have had 3 Akita 's! They are extremely Loyal and loving Companions!

[@judithperez8892]

Love that story, let us all humans keep the beautiful story live on of HACHI he is now with his owner in heaven dogs are truly man's best friend. Thank you for sharing God bless

[@penzlic]

"The Most Famous Dog Who Ever Lived" *Sad Laika noises from orbit*

[@Shorts2.0HRI]

I watch Hachiko movie more than 100 times,but every time I don't control myself to cry.Hachiko Love❤from India.

[@kenocontreras]

Man I can't describe how much I love this channel since I saw the first video on my recommended list. Thanks!!!

[@AstradTheCynic]

I'm a full grown man, why the fuck am I crying!! :'(

[@freedomsglory1]

The feels.

[@jimmyramone7983]

Can't believe i cried over this. We don't deserve dogs.

[@rogerexposito8815]

Another great story. Thanks man.

[@carinalisetteolsen1807]

That movie made my cry so much...

[@emil.2019]

OMG I KNEW ABOUT THE AKITA BEFORE HACHIKO AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO BUY IT.

[@bmw5519]

If you make it to South Africa, would recommend a possibly episode on the hound dogs used to track Rhino poachers in Kruger national park. A hot spot for the poachers acquisition of horns for the black market.

[@beelzebumb]

that was one good boy, possibly the best. 15/10 great boy ༼ ಥل͟ಥ ༽

[@fishmansf4573]

I just saw a movie about hachiko and cried through out the whole last half.

[@FOLIPE]

That story always makes me upset and happy at the same time. It makes me almost cry every time.

[@aloneinthewoods454]

I don't know why I havnt found this channel sooner.

[@Lieutenant-E]

Love dogs far more than people. A dog will never betray you.

[@jessevelasco3292]

That movie made me cry alot like 100x

[@wolfsmith2865]

I loved seeing you wander Ueno Park, a place I greatly miss. I visited Hachiko's statue in 2004.

[@coorgali1]

Lovely Hachi....the meaning of Loyalty.

[@holonholon1141]

Goats can understand human emotion too! Truly humanity's other great companion animal.