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 ...

With its majestic presence and deep roots in history, the American Akita is a breed that captivates dog enthusiasts around the globe. Known for their loyalty and bravery, these dogs have unique traits ...

Ciara Farrell, a Kennel Club Historian, tells Country Living: "Dog ‘breeds’, as we know them today, are a fairly modern ...

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, ...