Tosa vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare the Tosa to the Brazilian Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and Brazilian Terriers.
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
15-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Origin Country
Japan
Brazil
Origin Year
1868 AD
1800 AD
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Tosa
Brazilian Terrier
