Since the Tosa Inu isn't very popular breed I will start with description and some basic info about structure, character personality of the breed. This brave and very prtective dog was bred by Japanese mostly because their hurt pride. As you know dog fights were present almost as long as people decided to have a dog as their pet. In 1854 japanese opened their borders to forigners and the tradicional japanese dogs were being consistently beaten. The biggest reason was that their dogs were smaller and could not put up a fight against foreign dogs. So their pride was hurt. So the emperor ordered to breeding experts to produce the Tosa Inu. This breed was prefected from a combination of the Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bullterrier, the German pointer. The Great dane and the best fighting dogs already present in Japan (Akita Inu). If the Tosa is trained properly, his temperament won't be very different then any of the breed that was used to create him. All the breeds are gentle and affable towards people. The Tosas are extremely protective towards family members especialy towards children. You could easely leave your child with him and you can be assured that the Tosa will take good care of him. You just have to be careful , because the Tosa isn't aware of his size and weight so that it wouldn't accidently hurt your child.
The rules of dog fighting in Japan require that the dog must be silent and steadfast fighter, and the Tosa Inu lives up to that admirably, never giving in and countinuing to fight to the death if necessary without uttering a sound or bark of any kind. However fighting to the death is not a part of the Japanese ritual of dog fightind. The dogs are pitted together and judged on various standards, almost as samurai swordsmen. The fight is discointinued after a period of time and points are awarded to the winning dog with much pageantry and aclaim. The sport of dog fighting in Japan has precise rules and it is stylized almost as much as the Sumo wrestling events. The Tosa Inu is considered to be the Sumo fighting dog of Japan being large powerfull and persistent. Because Tosa Inu is such powerfull dog two people are needed to escort the dog to the pitt. There are some data that Tosa pulled as much as 3,800 pounds. The Tosa Inu is not a breed for beginners.
Whereas Tosas are open and kind to their family members and familiar people, they are usually distant, but never aggressive to strangers. They let them pet them, but they will not become their friends. Tosas show their affection by taking the initiative and asking for gently touches. Doing so, they will always remember that person, but they will only obey their master or mistress.It is usually no problem, if there are other animals in the household. Tosas accept everything which belongs to their environment. But it is easier to live with a Tosa without any other Dog. An exception is the relationship between male dogs and bitches.An intense socialization is inevitable to avoid it.Tosas should be talked to with a soft voice. However it has to be in a consistent and authoritarian way. There is no use in yelling at Tosas or beating them. They do not easily forgive such a treatment and punish you with ignorance and contempt. Because of their sensitivity they notice quickly, when you are mad at them or when they made a mistake.According to the Japanese saying "The most silent are the most brave hearted" Tosas are pleasantly calm dogs, which behave very inconspicuously. They hardly bark, but are nevertheless reliable protectors. They are not easily to be deprived of their composure and they love their daily routine. Should you like bike riding or jogging, your Tosa will be delighted to join you (please not before he is 15 months old). If you can sometimes just go for a short distance, the Tosa will not at once feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied.Tosas are suitable to be kept in a big enough apartment, as well as in a house with a garden. They are not suitable to be exclusively kept in kennels, because their sensitive psyche would become severely damaged. Tosas belong to a family.
And now my opinions about the Tosa Inu breed. I bought my puppy when he was 45 days old. So it is safe to say that I have been with him from the moment he was born. The Tosas show their character from the day 1. He made sure that everyone in the house knew his place and his toys. Even when I took him for a walk, although he was just 4 months old he tried to fight with every dog it came across. That didn’t change. Today he is a few months over 2 years old and he acts as he owns the territory he leaves on. He doesn’t tolerate other male dogs. And other dogs are fully aware of this rule. I never yell at him, because he is so cleaver that he recognizes what he did wrong just with the tone of my voice. The Tosas are the kind of dog that doesn’t put up with abuse or punishment without reason. He is quite tolerant with my friends. They can pad him but will never become his friends. And the other great thing about him is his protectiveness towards my little sister. I think that there isn’t a person in the world that could hurt my sister while he is watching her. It is a perfect guard dog. We don’t even lock our house anymore, because we know that we are perfectly safe with him. The other great thing about this breed is that it doesn’t bark. There are other dogs that bark all day long, but in the 2 year period I only heard him bark twice, but that was enough to make your blood freeze in your veins.I would recommend this dog to everyone with a family or little children or to people that is afraid what is going on at night around their house. But remember that this dog requires someone with some experience in dog training.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
Parents of my dog KIO
Well I think it would be nice if I would introduce the kennel from which I bought my dog and his parents.
I bought my dog from HIDEO kennel in Serbia. I must say that the owner Zoran is a wonderful man and a big dog lover. His dogs are winning contests all over.
My dog parents are also champions.
And here is a link if you would like to visit the web of this great kennel
HIDEO kennel.
I bought my dog from HIDEO kennel in Serbia. I must say that the owner Zoran is a wonderful man and a big dog lover. His dogs are winning contests all over.
My dog parents are also champions.
The father SONY
and mother BRENDA
And here is a link if you would like to visit the web of this great kennel
HIDEO kennel.
Dog saves Salma Hayek
First of all I must apologize, because this post isn't about Toa Inu, but since this site is dedicated to a dog, I decided I will include this article that I found on the web.
SALMA HAYEK has her dog DIVA to thank for saving her life hours before the Golden Globe Awards on Monday (15JAN07) after the pooch alerted her to a gas leak. The actress was trying to sleep off a headache when Diva woke her up by grabbing at her sleeve - and attempted to get Hayek out of the house. A groggy Hayek immediately smelled gas as fumes filled her home. The day got much better for Hayek - UGLY BETTY, the hit series she produces, claimed two Golden Globes, including Best Television Comedy.
SALMA HAYEK has her dog DIVA to thank for saving her life hours before the Golden Globe Awards on Monday (15JAN07) after the pooch alerted her to a gas leak. The actress was trying to sleep off a headache when Diva woke her up by grabbing at her sleeve - and attempted to get Hayek out of the house. A groggy Hayek immediately smelled gas as fumes filled her home. The day got much better for Hayek - UGLY BETTY, the hit series she produces, claimed two Golden Globes, including Best Television Comedy.
Well thanks to men's best friend we are going to enjoy Salma a little more...........
Monday, May 28, 2007
Accident during our walk
Hello
Just wanted to say that during our walk today ( I live near a forest) a deer ran across the street. Kio puled so hard, he broke the collar. So I have to go tomorrow to the pet store to buy a new one.
Will post some pictures of broken collar in the future.
Thank God I didn't had any health related problems so far.
On the picture bellow you can see the collar that he broke. You just aren't aware of the power that this breed has, until something like this happens.
Just wanted to say that during our walk today ( I live near a forest) a deer ran across the street. Kio puled so hard, he broke the collar. So I have to go tomorrow to the pet store to buy a new one.
Will post some pictures of broken collar in the future.
Thank God I didn't had any health related problems so far.
On the picture bellow you can see the collar that he broke. You just aren't aware of the power that this breed has, until something like this happens.
So the new collar has to be at least twice as thick :)
B.
Rembering the day when I got my dog
I was just looking from some old photos and found a picture that I took on the day that I got my dog. I still remember it like it was yesterday.
But lets start from the beginning.
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My wish since I was a little boy was to have my own dog. I don't know why I was so fascinated with the idea of having a dog but that just the way it was.
Because I didn't want an ordinary dog I searched and searched the web for a good kennel. Since there were only 3 dogs of this breed in my country at the time, I had to travel 2 countries to get my puppy. The minute I saw him I knew this will be my dog.
Here is a picture so you can judge for yourself.
But lets start from the beginning.
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My wish since I was a little boy was to have my own dog. I don't know why I was so fascinated with the idea of having a dog but that just the way it was.
Because I didn't want an ordinary dog I searched and searched the web for a good kennel. Since there were only 3 dogs of this breed in my country at the time, I had to travel 2 countries to get my puppy. The minute I saw him I knew this will be my dog.
Here is a picture so you can judge for yourself.
After that I was facing a 8 hour drive home to my country. I had to make stops almost every 30 minutes, because the puppy was going crazy.
It been 2 years since I brought him home, and I didn't regret even once for buying him. There was a lot of slippers destroyed, cell phone, clothes, furniture.
The only thing that i regret is, that there are people who don't know anything about dog training or any other thing about dogs, and they go and buy this breed just to find out they can't control him. So when an accident happens people usually blame the dog instead the owner.
but that's another topic.
bye
B.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
A few more pictures of my dog
Hello
Here are some more pictures of my dog Kio. Fell free to download them or use them.
Despite the size of Kio he is very well trained.
If you want to find more info on fixing dog behavior problems this is the link for you
Fix dog behavior problems
If you want to find more info on fixing dog behavior problems this is the link for you
Fix dog behavior problems
Great article about Tosa dog
Hello dog lovers.
I was surfing the net, and found this great article about Tosa Inu dogs.
Hope you will love it
Regards
Boris
The formidable Tosa Inu is a dog that was bred by the Japanese to feed their desire for a very large and courageous silent fighting dog for the ring sport of pit fighting. The Japanese do not like to lose and when they opened their borders in 1854 and foreign European dogs began to enter the ring and the Japanese were being consistently beaten, they put their breeding expertise to work to produce the Tosa Inu. This breed was perfected from a combination of the Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bullterrier, The German Pointer, the Great Dane and the indigenous fighting dogs already present in Japan, such as the Akita. The Tosa when trained properly is no different in temperament than any of the breeds which were used in its development....all of them are solidly gentle and affable towards people. The Tosa because of its thick skin and naturally heavy coat has a high tolerance for pain as do most of the dogs bred to be used in the sport of dog fighting. And the Tosa because of the breeds used in its development will not stand down when confronted although usually will not be overly aggressive unless confronted.
The rules of the pit ring in Japan require that the dog be a silent and steadfast fighter and the Tosa Inu lives up to that admirably, never giving in and continuing to fight to the death if necessary without uttering a sound or a bark of any kind. However fighting to the death is not part of the Japanese ritual of dog fighting and seldom occurs for the dogs are pitted together and judged on various standards which are nearly as stringent as the standards required of the Samurai swordsmen....the fight is discontinued after a period of time and points are awarded to the winning dogs with much pageantry and acclaim. The sport of dog fighting in Japan has precise rules and it is stylized nearly as much as the Sumo wrestling events. The Tosa Inu is considered to be the "Sumo" fighting dog of Japan, being large and powerful and persistent. Tradition requires that the Tosa Inu be led into the ring between two human handlers rather than just one as are most of the other breeds and it is possible that both people are actually needed for the Tosa Inu is a very strong and powerful breed. In weight pulls a single dog has been known to pull as much as 3,800 pounds.
The Tosa Inu is not a breed for everyone. It goes without saying that any dog that is that large and that formidable as an adult needs proper bringing up as a puppy. They are naturally a dog aggressive breed but should never be aggressive without provocation. They are affectionate and gentle with their human families and are loyal yet quite tolerant of strangers if brought up correctly. Unfortunately there have been instances where Tosas have been bred irresponsibly and sold to owners who desire to use them as guard dogs or attack dogs and who do not posses knowledge and skill in training such dogs. This has led to some serious problems and ownership of Tosas is outlawed in some parts of the world because of these incidents.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell
I was surfing the net, and found this great article about Tosa Inu dogs.
Hope you will love it
Regards
Boris
The formidable Tosa Inu is a dog that was bred by the Japanese to feed their desire for a very large and courageous silent fighting dog for the ring sport of pit fighting. The Japanese do not like to lose and when they opened their borders in 1854 and foreign European dogs began to enter the ring and the Japanese were being consistently beaten, they put their breeding expertise to work to produce the Tosa Inu. This breed was perfected from a combination of the Mastiff, the Bulldog, the Bullterrier, The German Pointer, the Great Dane and the indigenous fighting dogs already present in Japan, such as the Akita. The Tosa when trained properly is no different in temperament than any of the breeds which were used in its development....all of them are solidly gentle and affable towards people. The Tosa because of its thick skin and naturally heavy coat has a high tolerance for pain as do most of the dogs bred to be used in the sport of dog fighting. And the Tosa because of the breeds used in its development will not stand down when confronted although usually will not be overly aggressive unless confronted.
The rules of the pit ring in Japan require that the dog be a silent and steadfast fighter and the Tosa Inu lives up to that admirably, never giving in and continuing to fight to the death if necessary without uttering a sound or a bark of any kind. However fighting to the death is not part of the Japanese ritual of dog fighting and seldom occurs for the dogs are pitted together and judged on various standards which are nearly as stringent as the standards required of the Samurai swordsmen....the fight is discontinued after a period of time and points are awarded to the winning dogs with much pageantry and acclaim. The sport of dog fighting in Japan has precise rules and it is stylized nearly as much as the Sumo wrestling events. The Tosa Inu is considered to be the "Sumo" fighting dog of Japan, being large and powerful and persistent. Tradition requires that the Tosa Inu be led into the ring between two human handlers rather than just one as are most of the other breeds and it is possible that both people are actually needed for the Tosa Inu is a very strong and powerful breed. In weight pulls a single dog has been known to pull as much as 3,800 pounds.
The Tosa Inu is not a breed for everyone. It goes without saying that any dog that is that large and that formidable as an adult needs proper bringing up as a puppy. They are naturally a dog aggressive breed but should never be aggressive without provocation. They are affectionate and gentle with their human families and are loyal yet quite tolerant of strangers if brought up correctly. Unfortunately there have been instances where Tosas have been bred irresponsibly and sold to owners who desire to use them as guard dogs or attack dogs and who do not posses knowledge and skill in training such dogs. This has led to some serious problems and ownership of Tosas is outlawed in some parts of the world because of these incidents.
Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Russell
Basic intruduction of my dog
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.
More info coming soon.
Regards
Boris