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Native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita, Japan this breed has remained unchanged for centuries. Meet another member of the ancient dog breeds of the world.

The History

This breed is considered the national dog of Japan and is one of the 7 ancient breeds that is also a National Monument. Considered a symbol of luck, the Akita is used for a variety of purposes in Japan.

There are two types of Akita animals, the original Japanese breed and the newer American Akita which is a US variation of the original.

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There is just something about a great dog image, and catching them in motion is even better. Several weeks ago we posted about dogs in motion and we found even more active images to share.

Whether they are roughing each other up, chasing a wave or acting like a tough guy, dogs provide us with hours of entertainment.
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