Tosa
VS
Toy Poodle
Tosa vs Toy Poodle
Compare Tosa and Toy Poodle 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
70 – 75 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
60 – 90 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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