Tosa vs Roman Rottweiler
Compare the Tosa to the Roman Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and Roman Rottweilers.
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
24½-30 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Origin Country
Japan
Italy
Origin Year
1868 AD
74 AD
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Medium
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Tosa
Roman Rottweiler
