Tosa vs Azawakh
Compare Tosa and Azawakh: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Tosa
VS
Azawakh
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Tosa
Azawakh
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
70 – 75 cm
60 – 74 cm
Weight
60 – 90 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Azawakh
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Azawakh
The Azawakh is an ancient Sahel sighthound: tall, ultra-lean and fast, bred by Tuareg nomads for guarding and hunting. Loyal and gentle with family but aloof with strangers, it needs secure fencing, ample daily exercise, a soft warm bed, and protection from cold due to its thin, short coat.
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