Known for dignity and courage, large spitz-type Akita Inu are a national treasure in Japan with origins from the snowy northern region.
Akita Inu
Alert, good-natured Shiba Inu, named for their brushwood hunting skill, symbolize good fortune and come in several coat colors like sesame, red or black.
Shiba Inu
Loyal Kishu Ken once served samurai by hunting wild boar and deer but also made endearing family dogs with their calm devotion.
Kishu Ken
Shikoku Ken have an intense prey drive historically used for boar hunting but channel that energy today into excellent watchdogs.
Shikoku Ken
As their name indicates, Hokkaido Ken originated in the harsh northern island of Japan, able to thrive outdoors in frigid weather conditions.
Hokkaido Ken
Known to be extremely rare outside Japan, foxy-faced Kai Ken lead back to Japan's feudal era when they hunted small game in dense forests.
Kai Ken
Tough small Japanese Terriers prove themselves vigilant watchdogs and making lively, cheerful companions.
Japanese Terrier