the dog is getting along well with the family. it's probably a good time to let everyone know that the girl who is responsible for bringing the dog into the family is now pregnant with child and is more than likely not going to have time to take care of dog. actors of note include nakadai and the boy who stars in a lot of obayashi films. the dog itself is a pure akita breed, whatever that is, and was adopted and brought into this family after only a year since their previous dog passed away.