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Tosa Dog Breed
The Tosa, or Japanese Mastiff, is a large-sized, robust dog known for his courage, patience and balanced temperament. The breed was developed by selective breeding the Japanese native dogs (Kochi dogs) with Bulldogs, Mastiffs, German Pointer and Great Danes. In Japan, Tosa is considered to be a Natural Treasure. It is sometimes called the Japanese Fighting Dog. In the USA Tosa can be registered with the American Kennel Club FSS.
The Tosa breed, also referred to as Tosa-Ken, Tosa-Token, Tosa-Inu, or Japanese Mastiff, was named after the province where it was developed - Tosa-Wan (Tosa Bay) located on the Japanese Island of Shikoku. Extremely courageous, athletic and tenacious, for many years these dogs were known as warrior companions and were used in dog fighting which played a critical role in the development of the modern Tosa.
The Tosa's coat is short, hard and dense and needs minimal grooming. It comes in many colors, including red, fawn, apricot, black and brindle with or without small white markings on chest and feet. With all this dog fighting past, Tosas have never demonstrated any aggression toward humans. They are very affectionate, loyal and gentle with their human families. Tosas can be very aggressive to other dogs and should never be considered as pet dogs for families with other dogs. They are usually quite gentle with children, but like to engage in rough play. Considering their size, Tosas are not a good choice for families with small children.
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