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 ...

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, ...

Brad as you should know by now is a breed conservationist, specializing in rare breeds of Japan. Breeds like the Kai Ken, Hokkkaido Ken, Kishu Ken, and Shikoko Ken.

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 ...

While almost 200 dog breeds are now recognised by the American Kennel Club, some of our four-legged friends are less common than others. Brandi Hunter, Vice Predident of PR and Communications at AKC, ...