Tosa vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Tosa to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and African Wild Dogs.
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Japan
Egypt
Origin Year
1868 AD
Unspecified
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Tosa
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Tosa
African Wild Dog
