With its majestic presence and deep roots in history, the American Akita is a breed that captivates dog enthusiasts around ...

Meet the majestic Akita, a loyal dog breed that will capture your heart! Known for their distinctive features and protective ...

If you’ve ever watched the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and didn’t tear up even a little, you might be part robot. That story, based on a real-life Japanese Akita named Hachikō, isn't just ...

Americans love their dogs, but sadly, we don’t have a national dog breed. Japan, on the other hand, has six. Called the “Nihon Ken,” or Japan’s dogs, these indigenous pups—the Shiba Inu, the Akita, ...

The origins of today’s Japanese dog breeds can be traced back thousands of years. After millennia of crossbreeding and fine-tuning, it is widely accepted that there are just six breeds native to Japan ...

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. Since its social ...