The samurai dog, as the name implies, has as its protagonist an unlucky dog named Hank. This one is in a city full of cats who need a hero to defend themselves against a ruthless villain who has a ...

Dogs have been used in military operations for centuries, but this outlandish suit of canine samurai armor from the Edo period is truly something special. Historically, there’s a loose precedent ...

The Movie Ghost Dog (Whitaker) is a pretty weird dude. He is a hit man, employed by the Mafia, who raises carrier pigeons and follows the ancient code of the Samurai, except he uses guns with ...

SEE IT: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, rated R, plays at the Hollywood Theatre, 503-493-1128, hollywoodtheatre.org. 7 pm Saturday, Feb. 25. $8-$10.

Samurai Age ships overseas and a small suit of pet armor starts at about $130 (£100, AU$170). Whether or not it will instill a sense of honor, loyalty and frugality in your lazy cat is another ...

The self-made samurai is Forest Whitaker’s Ghost Dog, rescued in his youth by minor mafioso Louie (John Tormey), to whom he’s gratefully sworn his fealty. Louie uses G-Dog as an ...

The dog's intense loyalty became the subject of newspaper articles—he was eventually honored with a bronze statue and a postage stamp. Hachi-ko was an Akita, an ancient breed beloved by samurai ...

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank borrows the plot from Blazing Saddles and gives a talented voice cast (including Mel Brooks!) a chance to shine.