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Exploring Japan’s Native Dog Breeds

The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...
The New York Times

Dogs in Kimonos: Japan Reinvents a Children’s Holiday for Pets

A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children. Kai, Kotra and Shuna, 5-year-old miniature schnauzers, sitting for a ...