Japanese Akita dogs are large, powerful dogs with much substance and dignity. Their proud head carriage and stance are enhanced by their small ears and dark eyes. They make a striking picture with ...

Please support the Channel by checking out my affiliate links! The Akita, named for a province in northern Japan, where it is believed to have originated, is a tractable, intelligent, courageous and ...

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 ...

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ahead of his visit to Japan later this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin brought his dog Yume into an interview with Japanese journalists, and the large Akita breed made sure ...

After giving out during a hike, a 125-pound Akita named Nikko was saved by the Fire and Rescue team in Virginia’s Roanoke County. Just after noon on Thursday, Nikko’s owner called 911 to report that ...

SEATTLE (Hollywood Reporter) - Tear-jerkers about lovable dogs are almost always box-office winners, as "Marley & Me" proved last year. Lasse Hallstrom's "Hachiko: A Dog's Story" might not match that ...