Originally a hunting breed, Akitas emerged from the northern Japanese region of the same name. They are one of six breeds of Japanese dogs recognised as “natural treasures” by the government. And it’s ...

Akita-inu have become an iconic dog breed, associated with Japan around the world, but their numbers are in decline. The Akita-inu is a dog breed native to Japan’s Akita Prefecture. Its roots can be ...

BELLINGHAM -- Nancy Fisk's first love was horses. She grew up with them, taught horseback riding and studied horsemanship in England. It was her love of horses that led Fisk, 57, to her true passion: ...