Dogs Love Flowers Too, And These 19 Wonderful Pictures Of A Shiba Inu In Different Flower Fields Are The Best Proof
Japanese photographer Masayo Ishizuki, also known as ISSY-RIDER, managed to capture photos of the unreal beauty of Hitachi Seaside Park in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. To be honest, she had help from her friend, Hachi, a Shiba Inu.
He posed for her in the fields of millions of flowers, which is what this park is famous for. Just as these flowers are iconic to Japan, so is the Shiba Inu. It is the smallest of the six indigenous Japanese dog breeds (Akita Inu, Shikoku Inu, Kishu Inu, Hokkaido, and Kai Ken).
Ishizuki says that she got into pet photography and began posting pictures to Hachi’s Instagram page because “he looks really sharp in flowers and is a ridiculously cute dog.”
Hachi loves playing in flower fields.
Ishizuki started her photography career in 2016—only one year before she adopted Hachi. In the photos, this sweet dog exudes warmth, but his owner says it was not like that at the beginning with this rescue dog: “He was very scared of dogs, but now he is very friendly with everyone.”
Because of their descent and character, Shibas are the most popular companion dogs in Japan, according to the American Kennel Club. These dogs are very energetic, and while they can be unfriendly to strangers, they show strong loyalty to their owners. Hachi is not the first Shiba Inu Ishizuki has had; “Before that, I lived with a Shiba Inu named Ron, but he died in 2015.”
Shiba Inus have become so intertwined with Japanese philosophy and culture that there are even words to describe “the essence of a Shiba.” Kan-i—representing their alertness and bravery; Ryosei—denoting their kind nature, loyalty, and obedience; and soboku—illustrating their smooth, natural appearance.
Shibas may have a kind character; however, they can exhibit what some people might call diva qualities. When under stress, these dogs release a human-like howl. Possible triggers of stress can include baths or having their nails trimmed. Fortunately, Shibas are well known as clean dogs, almost like cats. Their coats are dirt-repellent, so they don’t require much washing either.
Photos of Hachi were taken at Hitachi Seaside Park, which boasts a wide variety of colorful grasses and flowers that bloom throughout the year. The park is home to an estimated 4.5 million nemophila plants, which make the fields look as blue as the ocean. Visitors can also see sunflowers, tulips, narcissi, poppies, and Kochia, which turns the fields red in the fall. Hitachi covers over 350 hectares, 200 hectares of which are accessible to the public.
No doubt about it, this is one happy-looking dog.
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