Dogo Argentino vs Tosa
Compare the Dogo Argentino to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dogo Argentinos and Tosas.
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Origin Country
Argentina
Japan
Origin Year
1928 AD
1868 AD
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
