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Tosa

Tosa dog
Tosa dog
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Tosa dog
Tosa dog
    height of a Tosa Inu dog
group: working / molossoid height: m 23.5 min. / 59.69 cm min., f 21.75 min. / 55.25 cm
types: weight: 197-200 lbs /
89.36-90.72 kg
colors: solid colored, brindle, black with markings, pied. deep solid rich red (preferred), all shades of red, red and black brindle, red-brown, dull black, brown, black with red markings, tan, fawn, with or without markings of shades of tan, tan and white. black mask
physical traits: large, massive, robust, powerful, agile
hair type: short, smooth, dense, close, hard
personality/
temperament:
brave, patient, calm, quiet, self-aware, intelligent, stoic, high stamina, vigilant, affectionate and protective of family, aloof to strangers, desire to please owner, will fight to the death for loved ones. slow to mature - some up to 4yrs. some may be watchful, fierce and aggressive toward other aggressive dogs. some can be vicious or extremely shy
maintenance/
special needs:

low for grooming. average level of exercise. skilled positively enforced training and handling required to physically and mentally dominate this breed. voice sensitive. enjoys company of family, does not like to be kenneled
nickname: Japanese Fighting Dog, Tosa, Tosa Fighting Dog, Japanese Mastiff, Tosa-Ken, Tosa-Token, Japanese Tosa
origination: Japan - possibly from the Shikoku Fighting Dog crossed with Bulldog, Mastiff, German Pointer, Bull Terrier, Saint Bernard and Great Dane breeds
bred for: dog fighting
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companion, guarding, watchdog
good with kids? this breed requires expert training. supervise, as with any large dog
life expectancy: 11-12 yrs  
of interest: banned in Great Britain
kennel clubs: fci-(molossoid breed, mastiff type group), arba, ckc, ukc
rescues:    
     
Tosa dog
 
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