Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. In recent years, foreign ...

According to the Akitainu Hozonkai (Akita dog preservation society), the number of Akita Inu with a registered pedigree from the society was about 46,000 in the peak year of 1972.

The Akita dog preservation association confirms the surging overseas demand for the dogs. The number of Akitas registered by overseas owners jumped from just 33 in 2005 to 359 in 2013, and up to ...

Japan’s Akita dogs melt foreign hearts with their devotion The number of Akitas registered by overseas owners jumped from just 33 in 2005 to 359 in 2013, and up to 3,967 in 2017 ...

The Akita inu is well known in its home country of Japan, but it's just gaining popularity here in the states. Read on to learn more about the fluffy canines. 1. THEY’RE NAMED FOR A REGION IN ...