The origins of today’s Japanese dog breeds can be traced back thousands of years. After millennia of crossbreeding and fine-tuning, it is widely accepted that there are just six breeds native to Japan ...

One of these rare dog breeds that you might not know about is called the Kishu Ken, who are one of just a handful of breeds ...

Japanese Chin dogs are friendly and can do well in smaller spaces or apartments. The size and temperament of the Japanese Chin make it a great breed for families or people living alone. They are ...

Americans love their dogs, but sadly, we don’t have a national dog breed. Japan, on the other hand, has six. Called the “Nihon Ken,” or Japan’s dogs, these indigenous pups—the Shiba Inu, the Akita, ...