The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese ...

Around the eyes of the dog, you’ll witness dark patches. These patches give the dog an intelligent expression, making it appear a well-balanced breed with a calm attitude. One reason why this dog has ...

These ancient breeds have stood the test of time, and many of them outlive the average pup. Meet the longest living dog breeds in the dog world.

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism.

MISATO, Akita -- A stuffed "Hataya rabbit," a type of "jumbo rabbit" native to Akita Prefecture, is being exhibited at a history and folklore museum in this northern Japan town.

New research focused on the scope of regulatory violations in dog breeders in Iowa.

An Iowa-based animal welfare organization has conducted what may be the first nationwide study of regulatory violations among dog breeders.

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance for new dog licensing fees and breeding permits.

The victim was walking his Japanese Akita dog along Aitchison Street in Airdrie around midday on Friday when the men exited a van and assaulted him.