Yorkshire Terrier vs Tosa
Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Tosa. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Tosas.
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
90-170 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1865 AD
1868 AD
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Yorkshire Terrier
Tosa
