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.

Dog training requires consistency, understanding, and sometimes professional guidance to overcome the hurdles that make ownership feel overwhelming. This comprehensive guide explores 12 common ...

Tosa Inu vs Akita: Get expert comparison on temperament, grooming, lifespan, training needs, and more to decide which Japanese breed suits you best.

Fresno County Supervisors Garry Bredefeld and Brian Pacheco propose an ordinance to rein in dog and cat breeding. Breeders would have to get a permit and the annual number of litters would be limited.

Probably there isn’t a single cinema viewer who has not been moved by the poignant tale of the Japanese Akita dog waiting faithfully for his master (read his friend) to come back from work. Though ...

The Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range is a fabled UNESCO World Heritage Site straddling Japan's northern prefectures of Akita and Aomori. The untouched primitive beauty of nature here and the sheer ...

A FLINTSHIRE couple has been jailed and banned from keeping dogs for seven years after their Akita carried out a horrific and 'sustained' attack on a toddler.