Tosa
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Tosa vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Tosa and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund) 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
Tosa
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
70 – 75 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
60 – 90 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
Easy to train
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 German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.
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