Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs Tosa
Compare the Caucasian Shepherd Dog to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Caucasian Shepherd Dogs and Tosas.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
25-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
80-180 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Origin Country
Georgia
Japan
Origin Year
-500 BC
1868 AD
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wooly
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
