Tosa Inu in garden
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Tosa Inu

The Tosa Inu, also known as the Japanese Tosa or Japanese Mastiff, is a large breed with an unfair reputation as they were first developed as Japanese fighting dogs. As a result of this stigma, the Tosa Inu is a banned breed in some places. However, there is much more to this breed than meets the eye. The Japanese Tosa’s temperament is…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Purebred Dogs
Height
24 to 32 inches
Weight
80 to 200 pounds
Life Span
10 to 12 years
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