THE TOSA INU is known more commonly as the Tosa-Ken or Tosa-Token originated on the island of Shikoku in the Kochi Prefecture. Developed expressly for the purpose of arena fighting , it is said to be the product of the selective breeding of the early Kochi dog with the best of the Western imports, including the Bulldog (1872), Mastiff (1874), Bull Terrier (date unknown), German Pointer (1876) and the Great Dane (1924). This combined the size and strength of the Western dogs with the courage, loyalty and fighting abilities of the Japanese dogs. The Tosa is a massive, large boned and athletic dog with surprising agility for their size. Tosas come in several colors, although red is highly preferred. Males average 140-150 pounds but can reach 200 pounds or more. The females average 130 pounds but appear larger because of their solid muscular builds. They are protective of their owners and are known for patience and devotion to their families. They are very aggressive to other dogs. The Tosa cannot be considered a good choice for a home which includes any other dog. It is preferable that the new Tosa owner have experience with other large breeds. Though they are considered excellent with children, they are a very large breed and proper supervision should be maintained at all times to prevent accidents due to rough play. Most often pictured in full ceremonial regalia, they are quite impressive .
This is basically a brief description of the Tosa Inu breed.
My dog's name is KIO. He was born on May 1, 2005.
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Boris
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