Tosa vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Tosa to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tosas and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
90-170 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Japan
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1868 AD
1800 AD
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Tosa
Welsh Sheepdog
