Rottweiler vs Tosa
Compare Rottweilers to Tosas. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Tosa
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
100 AD
1868 AD
Rottweiler
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Tosa
Rottweiler
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
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
Rottweiler
Tosa
Energy Level
Low to High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Rottweiler
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Rottweiler
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Rottweiler
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Tosa
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-12 Years
Rottweiler
Tosa
Rottweiler
Tosa
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Rottweiler
Tosa
