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Tosa
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Good with children
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| Overview: | The Tosa was developed in Japan from a variety of large dogs. It is still used for illegal dog fighting in Japan. It is very rare and considered illegal in some countries. This breed is best for owners experienced in training dominant dogs of this type. |
| Breed Group: | Mastiff |
| Weight (lbs): | 83-200 |
| Height (in): | 24-25 |
| Colors: | red, black, yellow, black and tan, brindle, multi colored |
| Coat: | The coat is thick and the hair is coarse. |
| Character: | The Tosa is brave, loyal and quiet. |
| Temperament: | The Tosa gets along well with children. Smaller children should be supervised around this breed due to the large size. Tosas only get along with other dogs when they are raised together. They shouldn't be kept with other dominant breeds, especially if t |
| Care: | The coat needs to be bathed and brushed infrequently. |
| Training: | Tosas are intelligent and respond well to consistent training. These are dominant dogs and do best with a dominant owner who is knowledgeable about the temperament of dogs bred for fighting. |
| Activity: | The Tosa needs a large, fenced in area for exercise. |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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