The Japanese spitz is not recognized by the AKC as of 2025, but is listed in the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service and has been recognized by the Japan Kennel Club since 1948.

Flip a coin when deciding which was more surprising Saturday at Del Mar -- Yahagi winning two Breeders' Cup races or his 5-year-old mare scoring a shocking 49-1 upset in the $2 million Distaff.

Sale records also were set for gross (8,340,500,000 yen or $72,526,087) and average (37,739,819 yen or $328,172) for the foal sessions, and a Japanese record for a yearling was reached when a colt ...

Sheila Kavanagh, 51, from Newbridge, Ireland, picked up her 10-month-old Japanese spitz Milo from the dog groomers, only to find him unrecognisable with his fluffy coat shaved.

Seven month old Japanese Spitz Allie is a hermaphrodite - born without a uterus and with one ovary and testicle - and has been described as the “an adorable pet” by All 4 Paws Dog Rescue owner ...