- 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
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
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
weight
197~200 (lbs)
height for male
23.5 (inch)
height for female
21.75 (inch)
ideal for
- companion
- guarding
- watchdog
good with kids?
this breed requires expert training. supervise, as with any large dog
interesting facts
banned in Great Britain
lifespan
11~12 (year)
kennel clubs
- fci-(molossoid breed
- mastiff type group)
- arba
- ckc
- ukc