Tosa
VS
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Tosa vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Compare Tosa and Welsh Springer Spaniel 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
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
70 – 75 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
60 – 90 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium, athletic red-and-white spaniel from Wales, bred as a steady gundog. Affectionate, people-focused and often strongly bonded to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental work. Sensitive, generally healthy, with a weatherproof coat that enjoys mud and water.
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