AN 86-year-old man subdued an out-of-control Akita dog after it sank its teeth into his face and pulled him to the ground. With blood pouring from his chin, plucky William Moore managed to pin down ...

Akita puppies — originating from Japan — are a lovable and highly attractive breed that will surely steal your heart at first sight. With their plump bodies, fluffy coats, and endearing facial ...

"Welcome to the family Kumi and Sato," Sarah Michelle Gellar wrote on her Instagram Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s family just got a little bigger! On Friday, the couple introduced ...

Kaede is a female Akita dog who lives in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, not far from the Royal Hotel Ōdate. Here we see her stopping by at the hotel while taking a walk. She gets some attention from ...

The Akita is one of the most beloved breeds of dogs in Japan. Aside from being one of six breeds registered in the official Association for the Preservation of the Japanese Dog, the Akita’s popularity ...

The owner of two dogs, a pit bull and an Akita, that attacked other pets and their owners Monday night in northwest suburban Palatine, killing one dog, has been cited and the person who was walking ...

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its social ...