YURIHAMA, Tottori Prefecture--A photograph of a pair of Sanin Shiba Inu puppies pressing their heads together as they run alongside each other has melted dog lovers’ hearts. Photographer Tetsuya ...

As the world marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hachiko, public fondness for the beloved Akita Inu dog hasn't wavered, particularly among elderly Tokyoites such as Maki Kuroi. Kuroi, 96 ...

Meet Britain's top dog - a Japanese Akita Inu who can detect her owner's seizures 10 minutes before they happen. Ten-year-old assistance dog Kin has beaten her canine competitors to be crowned ...