Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Tosa Inu.

Tosa Inu Guide and Fact File

Height: The average height of a Tosa Inu is 24.5-32 inches

Weight: The weight can vary: Japan 80-120 pounds / Non-Japanese 130-200 pounds

Size of Dog: The Tosa Inu is a large to giant sized breed of dog

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Tosa Inu originated from Japan

Exercise Needs: The Tosa Inu requires moderate daily exercise and activity

Coat Type: The Tosa Inu has a short, smooth coat normally fawn, brindle or red in color

Shedding hairs: The Tosa Inu is a low shedder

Grooming needs: The Tosa Inu requires occasional grooming

Training a Tosa Inu (Trainability): The Tosa Inu is trainable & requires an experience handler

Other Names of Tosa Inu: Tosa-Ken, Japanese Mastiff, Tosa Token, Japanese Fighting Dog, Japanese Tosa and Tosa Fighting Dog

Tosa Inu Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The average litter size is between 5 to 10 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Powerful, Courageous, Fearless, Loyal, Quiet, and Protective

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Tosa Inu puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Tosa Inu dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs

Tosa Inu puppies and dogs are is powerful, strong and fearless. The Tosa Inu was bred for dog fighting so its level of confidence and courage is extreme. Anyone considering buying a puppy from this breed should definitely think about its strength and capabilities. This dog needs an experienced handler who will provide it with consistent obedience training in a firm but respectful manner. The Tosa Inu is generally quiet around the house, rarely barking or causing a fuss. The Tosa Inu has a very confident temperament and personality so it will not be suitable for the average home. The Tosa Inu is often trustworthy around children that it's been raised with and forms a good bond with them. However, supervision is always required and owners should take into consideration that several counties view this particular breed as a danger risk and have banned the breeding or residing of this dog in their country.

Choosing Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Tosa Inu puppies grow into very large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Tosa Inu puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. The health conditions which are more commonly associated with the Tosa Inu breed include gastric torsion, eye conditions, and hip and elbow dysplasia. Please click on the Health Issues link above for further information about the health of this breed. The Tosa Inu has a short coat which requires just occasional grooming. This dog is a light shedder so owners should brush its coat just once every two weeks, or so, to keep it looking healthy and shiny. If this breed is trained correctly and socialized heavily from a young puppy, it will usually behave in a loving, affectionate and very loyal way towards its family.

Tosa Inu Puppies and Dogs