By the way, Akita Inu means “the dog of Akita,’ with Akita being the name of a prefecture and its capital city. Shiba Inu ...

Akita is a 2-year-old, tiny 3.8 pound dilute torti who has recovered after being mauled by a dog. This full-grown, but tiny, very social gal likes laps, playing, tummy rubs, and ...

For example, both the Akita and a German Shepherd live an average of 10 to 14 years, depending on the individual health of the dog. However, the German Shepherd typically has more health problems ...

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Hachiko, the loyal Akita Inu dog that waited for his master’s return at Shibuya Station in Tokyo every day for years after his death, has returned to his hometown here ...

Walking with an Akita Inu dog,” a fitness program to help people enjoy nature through trail walking, is proving popular here.

These five adorable dogs of the week at Basildon's Dogs Trust rehoming centre are searching for their forever homes ...

If you want a canine companion but don't want to deal with the hassle of a barking dog, these 14 breeds are perfect.

Roger has been sat waiting at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, in South Lincolnshire, for an owner to come forward for him - but sadly ...

A York man who let his American Akita dog bite his partner as well as injuring her himself could be jailed, York Magistrates' Court heard. Callum Graham had an American Akita with him during the ...