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 ...

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 Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

Choosing a dog isn’t always about trends or instant chemistry. Some breeds earn their place only after careful research, ...