The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural government is alive and well, The ...

While these dogs enjoy working and learning new tasks, the German Shepherd prefers constant stimulation and learning new things compared to the more steadfast Akita. ©Happy monkey/Shutterstock ...

ODATE, Akita -- The Akita Inu Preservation Society, based in this northern Japan city, will introduce digital pedigree certificates in March to fight forgery, it has recently been announced.

A York man who let his dog bite his partner as well as injuring her himself could be jailed for two years, York Magistrates' Court heard.

TSU--A century after an Akita Inu dog was born in northeastern Japan, his legacy lives on to this day and even continues growing among a legion of fans. Hachiko, the loyal dog that waited for his ...