Dutch Kooikerhondje
VS
Tosa
Dutch Kooikerhondje vs Tosa
Compare Dutch Kooikerhondje 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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Tosa
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 42 cm
70 – 75 cm
Weight
8 – 12 kg
60 – 90 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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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