Tosa vs Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Compare the Tosa to the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and Teddy Roosevelt Terriers.
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
8-15 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Origin Country
Japan
United States
Origin Year
1868 AD
1999 AD
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Tosa
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
