Dogs Love Flowers Too, And These 19 Wonderful Pictures Of A Shiba Inu In Different Flower Fields Are The Best Proof
Hachi the Shiba Inu looks right at home among the flowers, and these photos prove it. Japanese photographer Masayo Ishizuki, also known as ISSY-RIDER, captured the dog at Hitachi Seaside Park in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, where the blooms are almost as famous as the scenery itself.
The images follow Hachi through fields of color, from bright spring flowers to the park’s sweeping seasonal displays. Ishizuki’s pet photography project turned into a perfect match for a dog whose face seems made for a flower field.
And once you see Hachi posing in all that color, it is hard not to keep scrolling.
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.”
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.
And if you remember Kabosu’s smirking “Doge” face, Kabosu’s passing is heartbreaking.
Hachi really does look like he belongs in the middle of all that color.
No doubt about it, this is one happy-looking dog.
He might be the cutest flower-field model on the internet.
Want to see another happiness overload, watch the dogs burst with joy at their park destination.
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