This natural guard dog is protective, courageous and fearless.he dogs of the Tosa Inu breed have a sensitive soul. The Tosa Inu (Japanese Mastiff) is a loving, loyal household companion. Sensitive and understanding, this dog can sometimes anticipate it's master’s wishes. The Tosa Inu is relaxed around the house, resting on couches or beds during lazy afternoons. A romp through the back yard or a s
olid walk through the neighborhood will be plenty of exercise for the Tosa. Great ceremony and tradition surrounds this dog and it is one of the few dogs in the world that is still used legally in dog fights. In Japan dog fights are honorable affairs and bear no comparison with the notorious Pit Bull dog fights. The dogs are carefully bred and trained to wrestle with each other rather than maul each other to death. Without doubt, the Tosa is one of the most fascinating breeds, but it is less known among people in general. It is not understood, and neither is the culture they originate from. So in their character, we can see a reflection of Japanese culture and mentality. Height: Tosa Inu males should be at least 61cm at the withers, while for females the minimum height at withers is 55cm. Maximum height is not set, so these heights are usually exceeded. Weight: Not determined, there are considerable variations in weight. (From 40 kg to over 90 kg )
Color: The usual color of Tosas coat is red (lighter or darker shades of red). Not so often can be seen a Tosa of sand, brindle, brown or black color, not even black and tan. White markings are permitted on the chest, toes and tip of a tail. The nose is always black, eyes are dark and it is desirable that the nails are black. Education: education of these dogs must be balanced, consistent with a lot of love. They are sensitive to the tone of voice. If your dog is submissive, punishment and shouting are excessive. However, this is not the dog for everyone. They need owners which can lead them mentally. The dog needs to learn how not to pull the leash while still a puppy and should be given plenty of time to socialite. With activity in a well fenced area, a dog might be able to take care of his physical activity. Occasionally, it should be taken out to other places where they will experience different adventures and visit various places, such as, beach, forest, meadow, lake. The average activity is usually more than enough. They are not up for ball games and similar games. They are quiet in the house. Purpose: These dogs are the best for the family with whom they live, with plenty of space in the house. Summary:
This amazing dog is brave and fearless with a high threshold of pain tolerance. They are surprisingly gentle and are sensitive to their owner’s voice. They are calm, quiet and extremely patient. The Tosa'a high intelligence means that they learn quickly and respond well to consistent training. They are excellent guard dogs probably due to the fact that their sheer size is deterrent enough! Tosa’s are renowned for having a remarkable acceptance of children and rarely snap, nip or become irritable with them. Obviously no child should be left unsupervised with any breed of dog especially the Tosa as, due to its large size, it can unintentionally knock a child over without even noticing! The owner of this dog should be well versed in the latest training methods and be assertive enough to be a dominant presence in the dog’s life, without needing to be harsh or overly firm. Although they may accept other pets they do not tolerate other dogs generally, unless adequately reared among them from a pup. With the right owner, the Tosa makes a wonderful companion
