What Breed?

[mintchoclt]

What kind of dog do you think Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are supposed to be?

Include pictures if you can find any...

[Greek Honeybee]

Well, judging by Inuyasha's ears, either Akita (http://petplace.netscape.com/articles/images/221595845.jpg) or Samoyed (http://www.akc.org/images/breeds/samoyed.jpg).

[twilight]

Akita seems like a good guess. They're originally a Japanese breed of dog, and they're large powerful guard dogs. Plus they have the right kind of ears.

[Greek Honeybee]

I thought so too. If you look at a description of an Akita's personality, you have Inuyasha to a T.

Although someone once told me that Rumiko Takahashi had a Samoyed as a pet and designed Inu's ears off of him. Don't know how true that is. Samoyeds are also much more commonly white than Akitas, it seems.

[SoulfulFX]

Originally posted by Greek Honeybee
I thought so too. If you look at a description of an Akita's personality, you have Inuyasha to a T.

Although someone once told me that Rumiko Takahashi had a Samoyed as a pet and designed Inu's ears off of him. Don't know how true that is. Samoyeds are also much more commonly white than Akitas, it seems.

Face it...he's a mutt ;)

[Greek Honeybee]

:lol: Well, yeah, we always knew that.

Not that that's a bad thing in canines. Purebreeds often have too many genetic problems due to inbreeding. *looks at Sesshoumaru*

[meowchi]

Originally posted by Greek Honeybee
:lol: Well, yeah, we always knew that.

Not that that's a bad thing in canines. Purebreeds often have too many genetic problems due to inbreeding. *looks at Sesshoumaru*
:lol: yeah I was just going to say the same thing myself.

[SoulfulFX]

Sesshy was inbred? :| :lol:

[Tasuki's Miko]

I'd say he's a mix between Akita and Samoy. I've had both breds of dogs (not pure bred for the inbred reasons) and judging from Sesshoumaru's dog form, he portrays various traits from both dogs. He has the build of a Samoy, but the paws and face of an Akita. The ears don't appear to be modled after one specific dog. Inuyasha displays the ears of a Samoy/Akita (they are pretty much the same) and his personality if very Akitaish. Sesshoumaru has more of the elegant Samoy attitude.

[miakarayne]

No! A Shiba Inu!!! ^_^

Run Inu, run! (http://members.aol.com/shibapix/keelarun.jpg)

Looks like a familiar Inuyasha pose, no? ^_~
(ah, and they make em in white (http://members.aol.com/shibapix/calin.jpg), too.)

[Sheri_Chan]

Inuyasha's an Akita because the ears look so alike.

And Sesshoumaru is a Samoyed because they're both 'fluffy' :lol:

[SoulfulFX]

At least I know they'd be happy with table scraps.

[Tasuki's Miko]

Originally posted by WrestleSFX
At least I know they'd be happy with table scraps.

:lol: :lol: :lo:
I just got this image of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru sitting on the floor of Kagome's house with their tounges hanging out and begging/whining for table scraps. :lol:

[SoulfulFX]

Originally posted by Tasuki's Miko
:lol: :lol: :lo:
I just got this image of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru sitting on the floor of Kagome's house with their tounges hanging out and begging/whining for table scraps. :lol:

How about Sukiyaki (Beef pot)!

[Tasuki's Miko]

That's what I was picturing. Then Kagome would be dropping bits on the flour for the too of them, while her grandpa, and Shota just watched. I could see her mom getting in on feeding Inu and Sessh.

[SoulfulFX]

Originally posted by Tasuki's Miko
That's what I was picturing. Then Kagome would be dropping bits on the flour for the too of them, while her grandpa, and Shota just watched. I could see her mom getting in on feeding Inu and Sessh.

Does Sota get to bring them to show and tell?

[Tasuki's Miko]

Originally posted by WrestleSFX
Does Sota get to bring them to show and tell?

Hmmm.....I don't know. I'd think dogs would have to be on a leash if he wanted to walk them through the city to school. Somehow I can't see Sesshoumaru putting up with a leash and collar.

[SoulfulFX]

Originally posted by Tasuki's Miko
Hmmm.....I don't know. I'd think dogs would have to be on a leash if he wanted to walk them through the city to school. Somehow I can't see Sesshoumaru putting up with a leash and collar.

True...but he so well-mannered that they'd let him get away without one.

[Goalie29girl]

I'm going for more Akita, but he could easily be a mixture of both.

[mUttFacE_yuusha]

I'd say he's a mix between Akita and Samoy. I've had both breds of dogs (not pure bred for the inbred reasons) and judging from Sesshoumaru's dog form, he portrays various traits from both dogs. He has the build of a Samoy, but the paws and face of an Akita. The ears don't appear to be modled after one specific dog. Inuyasha displays the ears of a Samoy/Akita (they are pretty much the same) and his personality if very Akitaish. Sesshoumaru has more of the elegant Samoy attitude.

You read my mind i think so too! I have an akita myself and he very much resembles inuyasha! But sesshomaru does have the structure of a samoy his ears aren't. Sesshomaru definatly got his ears from his father but then that brings up where inuyasha's ears came from!

[mUttFacE_yuusha]

i've actually done research on breeds and akitas and samoys are the best i can aome up with!

[Kagura Hakubi]

Sesshoumaru isn't a purebred either, guys... the poison powers probably come from his mother's side of the family.

[Silvershadow]

I have been trying to figure out this question and finally came up with an answer!
...Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are just dogs!...
...what type...none...dogs...dogs is their type...

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I had heard somewhere that Inuyasha is an Akita, which makes sense, since the Akita is, after all, a Japanese dog breed, and he does have the ears of an Akita. Sesshoumaru, to me, looks like the cross of something and a spaniel; he has a spaniel's ears.

[~Shiori~]

I didn't know they had actual breeds for the dog demons -_-;

[Greek Honeybee]

I'm pretty sure that if Takahashi had any breed in mind for Inuyasha, it had to be Akita. Not only for the ears, but also for their temperment. For instance, according to this site (http://www.canismajor.com/dog/akita.html#Modern) that I just Googled...

a unique combination of dignity, courage, alertness, and devotion to its family. It is extraordinarily affectionate and loyal with family and friends, territorial about its property, and aloof with strangers. It is feline in its actions; it is not unusual for an Akita to clean its face after eating, to preen its kennel mate, and to be fastidious in the house.

Because it is a large dog, the Akita is certainly not a breed for everyone. Its personality is that of a survivor. Even though centuries have passed since the Shogun warrior owned Akitas, the breed still exhibits keen hunting prowess, extraordinary strength and endurance, and the ability to survive on its own. Akita owners must channel these attributes into early obedience training so that their dogs become good canine citizens rather than neighborhood bullies.

The Akita learns quickly and can become bored easily. Those who don't understand the breed often describe it as stubborn, when in fact, the dog is exhibiting improper training. The Akita thrives on the love and respect of its master and, with constant reinforcement training and a little creativity, can be a very good worker.

The Akita was never bred to live or work in groups like many hound and sporting breeds. Instead, they lived and worked singly or in pairs, a preference reflected today. The individual Akita is happy being an only dog or one of two dogs in a household, but can be very aggressive towards animals not part of his family group, particularly strange dogs. A properly trained Akita will learn to tolerate other animals and not go looking for trouble, but the owner must never forget his dog's inherent drive to be top dog at almost any cost.

Just about every description of Akita personality sounds like Inuyasha to me. -_-;

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

That's definitely Inuyasha. No doubt about it, that hanyou is an Akita inside and out. :P

Now, the next mystery... What breed of dog is Sesshoumaru? A cross between a spitz and a spaniel?

[Kuro]

There is also the famous story of Hachiko, the Akita. Hachiko used to go with his owner to the train station every day, and when the day was done, he would faithfully go back to wait for his return home. Hachiko's master died at work one day, and never returned, but Hachiko returned to the train station to wait for him every single day for over ten years, until he died.

People tried to adopt the dog and fed him, but Hachiko never lost hope that his master would come home on the train one day. There's a statue in his honor in the train station at Shibuya.

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But as for Inuyasha/Sesshoumaru/Inu-papa? They're chihuahuas. Of course. :)

[Cheriswirl91]

the debate of Inuyasha and Seshomaru's breed has been going on for a while now,
but fortunately
i know the answer
they are Japanese Spitz

this link should take u to a pic of 1:

http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/images/breeds/japanese_spitz.jpg

....also
they are fluffy like Sesshomaru and Inu-papa
and they have the ears of Inuyasha
also
they are all white
only mixed dogs with Japanese spitz in them are different colors
also
they are Japanese.....just like Inuyasha and Sesshomaru
they look much like Semoyed's
because they are "cousins" in a way.....anywho
they are closely related
the ears of Sesshomaru on the other hand
were made for show
if u look at inuyasha chapter 466
u will see why his ears are that way
but im not telling just cuz i dont want to spoil any1s fun in reading the manga
.....i hope i helped....in sum weird way....
also
Akita inu (also known as Shiba inu) are named for being wolf like
shiba/akita meaning wolf
and inu meaning dog
i personally dont see either of Sesshomaru or Inuyasha resembling wolves but thats just my opinion
O.O
well ima shush now.....
O.O
yeah

[Mikadzuki Tatsu]

I thought people had pretty much agreed three years ago that Inuyasha is based off the Japanese Akita. They also come in white, and Inuyasha's temperant fits that of an Akita.

[Cheriswirl91]

yeah....but i didnt notice this was written 3 yrs ago....
O.O
sorry
just joined yesterday
O.O
yeah
im new
but.....still

"Left unattended in the backyard or in a kennel, they tend to develop "personality" problems and become very destructive to the yard, which is due to boredom. They are highly pack oriented, thus, isolating them from the pack (i.e., the owner) causes them great stress."

"They are highly pack oriented, thus, isolating them from the pack (i.e., the owner) causes them great stress."

inuyasha is more independent than anything
when has he ever wanted to stay with who he was born with or anything
that is
b4 kagome came along
but yeah
hes part human too
so yeah......
O.O