Though both Akita Inus and Shiba Inus originated in Japan, and people do notice the similarity between them, there are notable differences between the two. By the way, Akita Inu means “the dog ...

When it comes to comparing an Akita vs German Shepherd, you may be wondering what these two dog breeds have in common and ...

Maya the Akita Inu dog sat outside the Spanish hospital while her owner recovered for emergency surgery Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...

To celebrate the year of the dog in 2018, this article presents one of Japan’s most famous breeds, the Akita-inu. We talk to Nakagawa Jitarō, a specialist breeder with over 50 years of experience.

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