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Basset Artésien Normand
VS
Tosa
Basset Artésien Normand vs Tosa
Compare Basset Artésien Normand and Tosa side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Basset Artésien Normand
Tosa
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
70 – 75 cm
Weight
15 – 20 kg
60 – 90 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Basset Artésien Normand
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Basset Artésien Normand
Medium French scent hound with short legs, long sturdy body and gentle, noble expression. Affectionate, calm at home and sociable with dogs, but driven by scent outdoors. Needs moderate exercise, positive training, secure fencing and regular care for ears, weight, back and joints.
About Tosa
The Tosa is a large, powerful Japanese breed, calm and dignified at home yet naturally protective. Loyal and often devoted to one person, it needs experienced handling, early socialisation and consistent training. Short-coated but high-commitment, it faces legal restrictions in some countries.
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