It is also a much older breed than the Akita, which is still prized as a hunting and tracking dog as well as a companion.

Here are some of the best dogs that you can consider if you looking for a pet and you live in apartment as these furry friends make great companions.

For dog breeders and owners ... and it's here that you can see some of the world's most sought-after dogs: Akita, Chow Chows, Löwchens and Samoyeds. Here, you can also buy dog treats, accessories ...

MITANE, Akita Prefecture--“Walking with an Akita Inu dog,” a fitness program to help people enjoy nature through trail walking, is proving popular here. It gives visitors, as well as locals ...

At the end of the day, every dog wants the same simple things: A warm patch of sunlight to nap in, and hands that pet with love.