Chow Chow vs Tosa
Compare the Chow Chow to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Tosas.
Chow Chow
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Tosa
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
-150 BC
1868 AD
Chow Chow
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Tosa
Chow Chow
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
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
Chow Chow
Tosa
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Chow Chow
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Chow Chow
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Tosa
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Tosa
Chow Chow
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Tosa
