The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

Meet the Shiba Inu— a small native Japanese dog with foxlike charm and a personality that’s 50% independence, 50% sass, and 100% unforgettable. A true relic of ancient Japan, the Shiba Inu has been ...

A facility for Akita dogs in northeastern 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 ...

AJIGASAWA, Aomori Prefecture--A long-haired Akita Inu dog renowned for its "busa-kawa" (ugly-cute) looks is to be immortalized in bronze in his hometown here, just like the world-renowned "Hachiko ...

From July 1, barbecue restaurant group the Red Dog Saloon will be holding an eating competition at all of its venues, offering diners who can neck 13 burgers in 10 minutes £5,000. It is presently ...

Appeals court reverses $5M jury award for Black driver attacked by police dog while handcuffed The 9th Circuit ruling — which also did away with a ruling awarding nearly $6 million in legal fees ...

The 9th Circuit ruling — which also did away with a ruling awarding nearly $6 million in legal fees — marks a rare courtroom victory for San Diego County and its Sheriff’s Office.

Few stories capture the essence of canine loyalty like that of Hachikō, the Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station in Tokyo for nearly a decade after his owner’s death. This remarkable tale of ...

Shiba Inu 1-day price chart: SHIB Eyes Breakout as Bulls Defend Key Levels The daily chart for SHIB shows a clear upward push beginning around mid-session on July 6, with the price reclaiming critical ...