
The Akita Inu is considered a national dog of Japan and is one of seven breeds designated as a Natural Monument.
The Akita Inu is native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in Japan, where it has remained unchanged for centuries. is a non-profit California corporation and an IRS-approved, 501c3 charitable animal welfare organization. Akita Angels helps save the lives of Akitas and other large-breed, dominant and/or high risk dogs by providing unlimited, no cost support in the areas of Education, Intervention, Advocacy, and Rescue.