If you have never seen a Kai Ken in person, you are not alone. Often called the “Japanese tiger dog,” this rare breed is ...

With so many dog breeds in the world, there are bound to be a few that are much rarer than others — especially when it comes to those who are native to certain countries and rarely found elsewhere.

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 ...

Shibas are popular worldwide as a breed of hunting dog from Japan, but for tourists deplaning at Hagi-Iwami Airport in Masuda, Shimane prefecture, the dozen or so canines greeting them are like little ...

Past research on brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome—a chronic, hereditary disease associated with flat faces—has focused mainly on just three 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 ...