Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Tosa
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Tosas.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
80-150 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Origin Country
Turkey
Japan
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1868 AD
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Tosa
