Dogs have many roles in human society. Dogs may herd, work, act as guides for the blind and service dogs for disabled people. In many countries, dogs are companions and have been granted the title “Man’s Best the Friend.” There are many breeds of dog, each having different fur colors, builds and personalities. Everyone can […]
History The Akita Inu is one of the largest of the Japanese dog breeds. Akitas evolved in the mountainous regions of the Akita Prefecture. However, over time the Akitas were mixed with various other dog breeds such as the Tosa. Centuries ago, the Akita was owned only by the Shogun. The dog was used to […]
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
