Japanese Akita dogs are large, powerful dogs with much substance and dignity. Their proud head carriage and stance are ...

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Chuken Hachiko, the Japanese dog famous for his unshakable loyalty to his master. Hachiko was an Akita dog, a breed that has recently gained great ...

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The owner of two dogs, a pit bull and an Akita, that attacked other pets and their owners Monday night in northwest suburban Palatine, killing one dog, has been cited and the person who was walking ...

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 ...

Akitas are courageous, furry giants from the working group. They’re the strong, quiet guardians of the dog world. Of course, Akitas aren’t for everyone. They’re not particularly social animals.