Tibetan Mastiff vs Tosa
Compare the Tibetan Mastiff to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Mastiffs and Tosas.
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-26 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
100-170 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
1100 AD
1868 AD
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
5-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa
