Tipperary gardaí seize Japanese Akita responsible for attacking several dogs

A Japanese akita. A dog of this breed has been rehomed after recent attacks.

Gardaí in Cashel have seized a Japanese Akita this week following reports of a number of attacks on small dogs in the area in recent months.

The dog was seized with help from Tipperary County Council’s dog warden. A council spokesperson told the Irish Examiner the Akita has been taken into “a specialised rescue centre that deals with this breed”.