Tosa
VS
Whippet
Tosa vs Whippet
Compare Tosa and Whippet 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
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
70 – 75 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
60 – 90 kg
9 – 19 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
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Tosa
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Whippet
Low grooming
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 Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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