Tosa inu

Country of origin, Japan, originated in the 19th century.

Japanese fighting dog, which was first found in the Japanese Tosa area, is a medium-sized to the size of wild boar hunting dog.

Japanese breeders began using it with the Western system, to optimize the mixed dog breeds, according to the Japan Kennel Club to say, it was started in 1854 respectively, with the German Pointer, English Bull Terrier, Mastiff, Great Dane and the French Mastiff and other hybrids, making it more than medium-sized Japanese Tosa huge and more and more fierce, robust, agile. By the end of 1913, the strain has reached a high state.

It is called the Tosa Inu, Tosa Token, Tosa Ken and other names. Because of food shortages during World War II, the Japanese government prohibits the keeping of dogs, Tosa is almost extinct, reportedly was only the remnants of 10. After the war, species were able to resume cultivation. This education process and until 1960 only came to an end. It is great shape, action, agility, do not like barking, courageous and very intelligent. The purpose of this breed is to produce the training fighting dogs in the game invincible in fighting dogs. United Kingdom expressly prohibits the keeping of such a potentially aggressive dog.

Appearance:

Body stout, muscular, energetic. Skeleton strong and powerful physique. Head large, flat head. Rostral into the square. Mouth wide, well-developed jaw muscles, very strong. Sharp teeth. Position by ears, the ears hang. Neck thick, loose skin, especially the throat wattles. Back straight. Forelegs straight, strong hind legs generous. The root location of the tail high, usually drooping tail. Foot thick big toe. Fur is short and hard, very dense. Coat color in varying degrees of reddish-brown, white and red and white colors. Pure red-brown is considered the best.

Body:

Height of 62-65 cm

Weighing about 90 kg

Temperament:

Quiet, even in anger and a fight did not like barking. To have patience, calm and courageous known. Are also very smart, good clean. Their families and children is very supple, but also friendly with the guests. But in actuality, there are tough nature, are born fighter.