Golden Retriever vs Tosa
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Tosas.
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1865 AD
1868 AD
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Golden Retriever
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Tosa
