The breed’s existence goes back to the 1600s, when the Akita guarded Japanese royalty and was used for hunting fowl and large game (including bears). If you are considering an Akita as your next pet ...

Dear Dr. Fox: We have an 18-month-old German shepherd/Lab/Akita mix who we adopted from the Humane Society at 5 months old. She is very smart, and I have trained her to have good manners and do many ...

Aggressive dogs bite people more than 4.5 million times each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Assocation. About 20 percent of those dog bites need medical attention. If you're ...

Dear Dr. Fox: I have a 3½-year-old Akita mix that has been with us for the last two years. At first he was very aggressive with other dogs. It’s getting better, but he has a way to go. Any suggestions ...