| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Akita alternative | Wall Street Journal | 07 Nov 2024 |
| Japanese dog breed of meme fame | ||
| Muscular Japanese dog | Wall Street Journal | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Small, agile Japanese dog breed | Premier Sunday | 07 Nov 2021 |
| Japanese dog breed | ||
| Japanese hunting dog |