Cute Akita Inu dog on green grass, closeup One of the most notable characteristics of the Akita breed is their thick, fluffy coats which come in various colors ranging from white to black. This breed, ...

Promising review: "I ordered this for my 2-year-old Akita ... Also, dogs who like to dig for prey, like terriers. Unzip and let them root around inside. The color is bright white, so it did ...

Canine behaviorist Will Atherton says there are three breeds that are best avoided if you have children - and they are ...

Weighing 50–75 pounds, this designer dog boasts flowing fur and different colors, making it a stunning companion ... Low to moderate; barks when necessary, often as a watchdog. The Akita Shepherd is a ...

Loss, love and a sense of belonging — survivors, evacuees, heroes and allies weigh in on what the fires revealed ...

OGA, Akita Prefecture—Wearing menacing masks and straw coats, a father-son team kept a tradition alive here by making the rounds and terrifying households, including children. Two years ago ...

AKITA--Just as suddenly as it started, a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary abruptly stopped shedding tears, leaving the sisters and nuns at a Catholic church here without an explanation. From the ...

In many cases, a dog's collar color has meaning. So before you touch a stranger's dog, here is what the color of his collar ...

TOKYO – The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural government is alive and well, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. Now 12 years old, Yume was presented to ...

The Akita dog given to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012 by the Akita prefectural government is alive and well, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. Now 12 years old, Yume was presented to Putin as ...