Coton De Tulear vs Tosa
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Tosas.
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Origin Country
Madagascar
Japan
Origin Year
1970 AD
1868 AD
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coton De Tulear
Tosa
