AJIGASAWA, Aomori Prefecture--A long-haired Akita Inu dog renowned for its "busa-kawa" (ugly-cute) looks is to be immortalized in bronze in his hometown here, just like the world-renowned "Hachiko ...

Sweet-natured and irresistibly cute, this pup is truly a royal heart wrapped in a tiny package. From the bold bark of a teacup Chihuahua to the luxurious fluff of a Maltese, toy teacup dog breeds ...