The origin of the Akita Inu The Akita Inu is named after Akita prefecture in northern Japan, which is believed to be the origin of the breed. Akitas appeared at least 2,000 years ago and were once noble dogs, only raised by the Imperial Family and other noble families for hunting purposes. Their most common […]
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Along with the Akita Inu, the Shiba Inu is also a very famous dog breed from Japan. The Shiba is one of the few ancient breeds that still exists today. Despite the modest body, they are famous for their bravery and loyalty, willing to fight for their owner’s family. Nowadays, the number of Shiba dogs […]
The Akita, or the Akita Inu (in Japanese, “Inu” means “dog”), is a large & powerful dog breed, declared Japan’s national treasure and national dog by the Emperor of Japan. The Akita is the most loyal dog in the world, with many other fine qualities unique to this breed. In this article, we will share […]
Shiba Inu is one of the six original and distinct dog breeds from Japan. And this breed is also one of the few ancient dog breeds that have existed until now. Shiba came to existence from the 3th century BC and almost came to extinction in World War II. Current Shiba Inu breed is considered […]
Akita, or Akita Inu (in Japanese, “Inu” means “dog”), is a precious and rare breed of dogs originating from Japan; Akita has been considered as one of the symbols of this country. Akita has been known for their brave, physically powerful, calm, dignified, clean, quite (seldom barks), and especially loyal attributes. At present, Akita dog […]