Sarplaninac vs Tosa

Compare Sarplaninac 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

Sarplaninac

Tosa

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

70 – 75 cm

Weight

30 – 45 kg

60 – 90 kg

Life expectancy

11 – 13 years

10 – 12 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

1/5

Shedding

3/5

2/5

Barking level

3/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Sarplaninac

Large

Tosa

Low grooming

Easy to train

Giant

Summary

About Sarplaninac

The Sarplaninac is a large, rustic Balkan livestock guardian, calm and serious yet deeply loyal to its family. It has a thick weatherproof double coat and strong territorial instincts, needs space, firm but fair handling, steady exercise, and careful socialization with strangers and other dogs.

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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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