Tosa Inu, Guard & Fighter

The Tosa has been bred for hundreds of years in Japan. The country has a long history of dog fighting, beginning in the 14th century. It was developed between the period of 1868 and 1912 by crosses with the Kochi (a local Japanese breed), native Shikoku fighting dogs, with Western breeds such as the German Pointer, Mastiff, Great Dane, Bulldog, St. Bernard, and the Bull Terrier. Tosas were often referred to as the "Sumo wrestler of the dog world." In Japan, the Tosa is considered a national treasure. Although dog fighting is now illegal in Europe, North America, and Japan, secret, illegal pit fights continue in remote rural regions of Japan, where the Tosa, at 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg.) - smaller than those bred in the West - is still used for fighting. The breed excels at Japanese-style dog fighting. Japanese dog-fighting rules in the last century demanded that dogs fight silently, without cowering, and the Tosa fought by these rules - relentlessly and silently. The Tosa is a rare breed, even in their native land and have only recently been introduced to the USA. Unfortunately, this breed is banned in some countries as a dangerous breed. It is definitely unsuitable for beginners, but with the proper socialization, handling and training, it can make a wonderful family companion. This massive dog excels at weight-pulling and makes a great watch and guard dog.

The Tosa, also called the Tosa-Inu or Tosa-Ken, is a stately, massive mastiff dog. The large head is broad with a rather abrupt stop. The muzzle is moderately long and squared-off. The black nose is large. The teeth meet in a scissors bite and the jaws are powerful. The small eyes are dark brown in color. The high-set ears are small and thin hanging close to the cheeks. The neck is muscular, with a dewlap. The tail is thick at the root, tapering to a point and reaching to the hocks when the dog is relaxed. The feet are well padded with dark nails. The coat is short, dense and hard and comes in solid, brindle or multi-colored of red, fawn, apricot, yellow, black, black and brindle and black and tan. There is often a black mask and there may be small white markings on the chest and feet.

The Tosa is loyal, sensitive to the tone of ones voice, paying close attention to their commands. This is not a noisy breed. The Tosa was once used for dog fighting and was bred to fight quietly as Japanese dog fighting rules called for silence. This natural guard dog is protective, courageous and fearless. They need an owner who knows how to display leadership at all times. Socialized them well starting at puppyhood. Aggression and attacks on people are due to poor handling and training. Problems arise when an owner allows the dog to believe he is pack leader over humans and or does not give the dog the mental and physical daily exercise they need to be stable. This breed needs owners who are naturally authoritative over the dog in a calm, but firm, confident and consistent way. A stable, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family. They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age. This is not a breed for first time dog owners. A well balanced Tosa who knows his place in the pack will not snap or bite. Early proper manners and training is a must with this breed, teaching the dog to heel on the lead and go in and out doorways after the humans. The Tosa is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner. They are protective yet gentle. The Tosa has a very stable temperament. They make an excellent guard dog. Their deep bark and massive size is enough to keep out intruders. Can be reserved with strangers, however a well balanced Tosa will accept newcomers if properly introduced. Socialize this breed well. They need a strong, firm, consistent, confident pack leader who can keep him in this rightful place, below all humans in the alpha order. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a complete success. Tosa who are allowed to take over may be dog aggressive. Keep the Tosa away from other dogs that may want to fight, because the Tosa will most certainly win. They have a very high pain tolerance due to their fighting origins.

Height: around 24 (60 cm.)
Weight 83-200 pounds (37½-90½ kg.)
The large height and weight ranges in the Tosa breed is due to their background in dog fighting; they are grouped into light, middle and heavyweight classes. The average weight for the USA Tosas are: males 120-170 pounds (54-77 kg.), females 90-140 pounds. In Japan the Tosa weighs about 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg.) - smaller than those bred in the West.

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[brownmachine6969]

The Tosa has been bred for hundreds of years in Japan.

It was developed between the period of 1868 and 1912 by crosses with the Kochi .. WHICH IS IT HUNDREDS OF YEARS OR CLOSE TO A HUNDRED YEARS?

[HuntingDoggy]

@brownmachine6969 Sorry for the information being so... complicated. i used many articles to gather information but it's not an error, its how u like to think it... The fighting dog in Japan is very ancient dog but it was not Tosa Inu before they crossed it with european dogs.

[MrSidemount69]

@FrankfurtMilad439 well said.tell of superjackall81 post only one fight where a titled pit lose to lgd,and then post it the videos where real and well know champion of cao and kangal got they ass kicked by show breed like amstaff and english bulterrier hahhah

[lawiet555]

If you ever came in contact with this breed you will know this : the first time you try n' fuck with these dogs = your last time you try n' fuck with these dogs

[SuperJackal81]

@FrankfurtMilad439 I can semd you many fights when LGDs who arent't even Top fighters destroy Game Pits very easily.You know I'm sure that you have seen fights when some LGDs run but trust me these dogs aren't CHs.Most people as an example speak about Sultan who stopped the fight against Pit King.But Pit lovers never spoke about King vs Murza.Because Murza destroyed King.

And don't know about Stamina.Topaz World CH CAO can fight easily 40 minutes.(He did that with Akush)

[FrankfurtMilad439]

@SuperJackal81 First you are right - Kangals,Caos and other lgd make more damage then APBT but not constant like the APBT. They have too low stamina and they arent fighters, mostly they fight over dominance - for example around 1 minute fights. Its proven in many many videos that Game APBT won over LGDs and those APBT werent even top fighters average Game APBT. For the Tosa in the other hand I cant say which dog is better for fighting, I think its the Tosa,they are Game and bigger

[TheRiovinh]

2:17 he likes sushi so much

[905jayc]

@SuperJackal81 ok if you say so!

[SuperJackal81]

And BTW I'm a dog lover but I'm Pit owners hater because most of them don't know shit about dogs and overrate Pitbulls as fuck.

[SuperJackal81]

@905jayc Well Pit Lovers like you don't know anything about dogs.

You know in the world of Dogs all the things are matter.Size,power,stamina.bite­...

But most of all matters the damage and hell Pitbulls aren't even close to be the dogs who makes the biggest damage.

Kangals,CAOs,CVs are the ultimate dogs for this.

Top Pitbull (game or not)has no chance to survive against Top LGDs fighters.No chance.

Also Tosa middleweight and heavygheight destroy any game Pitbull even is Dendy