Tosa (dog breed) explained

Also Known As:Japanese Tosa
Tosa Tōken (土佐闘犬)
Japanese Fighting Dog
Tosa Fighting Dog
Country:Japan
Tosa
Kc Name:Japan Kennel Club
Kc Std:https://www.jkc.or.jp/archives/world_dogs/2724
Fcistd:http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/260gb2002_en.doc

The is a breed of dog of Japanese origin that is considered rare. It was originally bred in Tosa, Shikoku (present-day Kōchi), as a fighting dog and is the only breed still used (legally) in Japanese dog fighting.[1] Ownership is restricted in some countries as a dangerous breed.

Appearance

The Tosa vary considerably in size, with the Japanese-bred dogs tending to be about half the size of those bred outside the country. The Japanese breed generally weighs between 80and, while non-Japanese breeders have focused on dogs that weigh from 60kgto90kgkg (130lbto200lbkg) and stand 62cmto82cmcm (24inchesto32inchescm) at the withers. The coat is characterized by its short and smooth appearance and is often red, brindle, or fawn, but occasionally it can be a dull black. Maintenance of the coat is usually minimal. Dogs can occasionally tip the scale at 200lb. In Japan, they are considered the equivalent of Sumo wrestlers and are even depicted in wrestling accoutrements.

History

This breed originated in the second half of the 19th century. The breed started with the native Shikoku-Inu (an indigenous dog weighing about 25 kilograms (45 pounds) and standing about 55 centimetres high). These dogs were crossed with European dog breeds, such as the Old English Bulldog in 1872, the English Mastiff in 1874, the Saint Bernard and German Pointer in 1876, the Great Dane in 1924, and the Bull Terrier. The aim was to breed a larger, more powerful dog specifically for dog fighting competitions in Japan. The heyday of Tosa breeding was between 1924 and 1933, when it was said that there were more than 5,000 Tosa breeders in Japan.[2] [3]

Use

In South Korea, it is one of the main dog meat breeds, along with Nureongi dogs.[4]

Legal matters

See also: Breed-specific legislation. Ownership of Tosas is legally restricted in certain jurisdictions. In the United Kingdom, ownership is regulated under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, and in Trinidad and Tobago under the Dog Control Act 2014.[5] A specific exemption from a British court is required to own and import Tosas legally in the UK.[6]

The breed is banned or legally restricted at a national level in:

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dogfights in Japan Are a Family Outing . Taylor . Wofford . September 1, 2016 . . December 21, 2018.
  2. Web site: Japan's powerful Tosa fighting dogs go for the throat in canine sumo. . Joseph . Coleman . . October 8, 1998 . 13 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Silence Reigns when Japan's Tosas Fight. 13 September 2018.
  4. Web site: 6 things you should know about Korea's dog meat farms .
  5. Web site: The Dog Control Act. The Trinidad Guardian.
  6. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 . Chapter 65 . London . HMSO/National Archives . 1991 . 8 February 2010.
  7. Web site: Importing Animals . 2 August 2018 . 8 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180908020852/https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/busi/cargo-support-trade-and-goods/importing-goods/importing-animals . dead .
  8. Web site: Vejledning om hundelovens forbudsordning . da . Justitsministeriet . 20 July 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719125741/http://www.justitsministeriet.dk/hunde.html . 19 July 2011 . dmy-all .
  9. Web site: Fiji Pet Passport Regulations . en . Pet Travel, Inc. . 27 March 2017.
  10. Web site: Les chiens de catégorie 1 et 2 dits " chiens dangereux ". agriculture.gouv.fr. 2023-09-12.
  11. Web site: Hong Kong e-Legislation . 2022-10-10 . www.elegislation.gov.hk.
  12. Web site: Landbúnaðarráðuneyti .
  13. Web site: Hvaða hundar eða hundakyn eru bönnuð á Íslandi?.
  14. News: Dublin City Council bans 'dangerous dog breeds'. Olivia. Kelly. The Irish Times. 7 August 2021.
  15. Web site: ORDONANȚĂ DE URGENȚĂ nr. 55 din 30 aprilie 2002. 14 May 2019.
  16. Web site: 2019. Kod Amalan Kebajikan Haiwan: Aktiviti Pembiakan Haiwan Kesayangan. ms. Animal Welfare Code of Practice: Pet Breeding Activities. 18 January 2024. Malaysian Department of Veterinary Services. 29. pdf.
  17. Web site: Importation of Pets in Malta . MFGC . 2 March 2010 . 2 March 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091105075027/http://www.maltacatshows.com/modules/articles/article.php?id=23 . 5 November 2009 .
  18. Web site: The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs rules on dog control .
  19. Web site: Forskrift om hunder. Lovdata. 2009-08-25. 25 August 2009.
  20. Web site: Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore List of Scheduled Dogs. ava. 24 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141225171348/http://www.ava.gov.sg/NR/rdonlyres/2FCF9F87-1FB1-49C8-A804-0611C26E95FA/18221/SummaryofAB_DoglicensingControl_Rules_15Nov2010.pdf. 25 December 2014. dmy-all.
  21. Web site: Prohibitions et restrictions. 25 May 2015.
  22. Web site: Banned items : Customs Clearance - The Official Portal of the UAE Government. www.government.ae.
  23. Web site: Controlling your dog in public: Banned dogs - GOV.UK. www.gov.uk.
  24. Web site: חוק להסדרת הפיקוח על כלבים. 2021-09-11. Nevo. he.
  25. Web site: HAYVANLARI KORUMA KANUNU. 22 April 2021.

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