Marina Veronica
Which breed did Helen Keller first introduce to America?

10 clues to help you guess:
1. Independent-thinking and hard-wired
2. Courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal
3. Quiet and fastidious
4. Wary of strangers
5. Alert expression - erect ears and dark, shining eyes show this
6. In WWII, returning GOs brought this breed back from the Pacific
7. This breed was developed in the early 17th c in northern Japan
8. This breed is venerated in Japan as a family protector and a symbol of good health, happiness and long life.

Answer: Akita
Sources:
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/akita/
Image of puppy: https://www.rover.com/blog/american-akita-dogs/