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

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.

The owners of a dangerous Akita dog that savaged a toddler, leaving them with "breathtaking" facial injuries have been jailed. Kayleigh Godbert, 39, and Thomas Moir, 38, of North Wale were both ...

When the colder weather starts to come in, there’s nothing quite like jumping into bed and having a giant fluffy companion keeping you warm. When it comes to big white fluffy dog breeds, there are a ...

Learn about one of Japan's national treasures - the majestic, loyal, and loving dog breed - the Akita. Get all your questions answered.

KITAAKITA, Akita -- Two Akita dog siblings were appointed as directors at Odate-Noshiro Airport here on May 18. Wearing bandanas around their necks, they posed for commemorative photos with ...

10 dog breeds with a 'bad reputation' many unfairly label as 'aggressive' Certain dog breeds have suffered from negative portrayals in media, but many of them are unfairly labelled as aggressive.

There are a lot of Japanese dog breeds, some of which you may be familiar with. Many people have heard of the adorable and wildly popular Shiba Inu or the beautiful Akita, but there are tons of ...

The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural government is alive and well, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. Now 12 years old, Yume was presented to ...