Tosa vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Tosa to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Japan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1868 AD
1898 AD
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Tosa
American Pit Bull Terrier
