Cher Bear was a beautiful Akita Inu, a gift to me by a dear friend when my 15 year old lab passed. She was 2 years old at the time I got her and beautiful physically; very regal - a "Grande Dame" according to the local Humane Society director. But her beauty really came from her loving and kind spirit which drew friends and strangers alike, especially children to her. She could be silly and goofy and then look at me as if I was the clown. She was such a wonderful companion and love. I miss her so much.