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My question is if Akamaru is a pet or a comrade to Kiba. I'm wondering this
because he fights alongside Kiba and Kiba treats him like he was another human
being (most of the time), but at the same time he also treats him like a pet.

Examples and or clues that he's a pet:

  1. Teaches him tricks
  2. Takes baths with him (not a lot of people do but a lot of little kids do)
  3. Calls him "boy" (Like, "Here boy!")
  4. He was given to Kiba at a very young age by Kiba's mother (something that happens a lot in real life)
  5. They lived together for (you could say) their whole life so they're like family (something that also happens in real life)
  6. They play together (something you will do with a friend or pet)
  7. Kiba cares a lot about Akamaru that he will do anything to protect him (something that a lot of people do for their pets)

The list goes on and on. I've been looking up stuff, but haven't found
anything that says he's his pet. It only says he's his partner, comrade,
friend, etc.

When I look up, "Kiba and his pet", then go to images, it shows (at least the
first couple of pictures) Kiba and Akamaru.

So is Akamaru Kiba's pet or comrade? To better put it, is Akamaru a pet or a
comrade to Kiba?


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Is Akamaru a pet or a comrade?


I believe this will depend on how you define a pet and comrade, dictionary.com
defines a pet as any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion
and cared for affectionately. And it defines a comrade as a companion who
shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization/a fellow
soldier or member of the armed services.

By the first definition he could be considered a pet, though he is clearly
more than that. The entire clan use collaboration techniques with their canine
companions, drawing strength from their combined and coordinated techniques;
they have a symbiotic relationship on and off the battlefield, protecting each
other and playing together, as well as fighting fiercely together.

In the real world hunting dogs are probably the closest comparison we have to
the battlefield interactions we see between the Inuzuka clan and their
companion animals. Training a hunting dog requires asserting yourself as an
alpha in their pack, and maintaining that controlling position constantly.
Treating a hunting dog as a pet as well frequently blurs the lines on what
behavior is and is not allowed from the animal and can undermine its hunting
training. <https://www.southernstates.com/articles/training-hunting-dogs.aspx>

In the case of the Inuzuka clan we see more than just a working relationship
that leads to optimal performance of hunting dogs. Akamaru makes suggestions
during fights. He even bites Kiba in the fight against Sakon and Ukon
insisting that they use a risky technique. This clearly indicates that Kiba is
not an alpha to be obeyed regardless of circumstances and they have a more
equal relationship more akin to sworn brothers.

In conclusion, Akamaru is more than just a pet and its probably most accurate
to call them true partners.


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Is Akamaru a pet or a comrade?

That's the question and my answer to that...

Well in my limited knowledge about it I say that Akamaru is not just a pet to
Kiba, but more as a comrade/friend/family. When you watch Naruto, in some of
their scenes you will see no pet-to-master relationship but a bond of
friendship between them like comrades. You will see that Kiba treats Akamaru
more than just a dog or a pet, but treats it like a comrade that he wants to
protect and cherish... ^__^


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