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Name	Tosa Ken	Central Asian Ovtcharka	Akita
Origins	Japan	Russia	Japan
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Group	Guard Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Fighting Dog Japanese Mastiff Japanese Tosa Tosa Fighting Dog Tosa Ken Tosa Tōken Tosa Inu	Alabai Aziat Central Asian Ovcharka Central Asian Ovtcharka Central Asian Owtcharka Central Asian Sheepdog Middle Asian Ovcharka Middle Asian Owtcharka Middle Asian Sheepdog Middle Asian Shepherd Middle Asian Shepherd Dog Turkmen Alabai Volkadov Wolf Crusher Central Asian Shepherd Sredneasiatskaia Ovtcharka	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Large Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Central Asian Ovtcharka? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg)	121-176 pounds (55-80 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 132 pounds (60 kg), Female: 102 pounds (46 kg)	148.5 pounds (67.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	27-32 inches (68.5-81 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	29.5 inches (75 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$1200-$2500	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Average: The Tosa Ken is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are hard to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Tosa Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Sensitive Intelligent Aggressive Fearless Brave Suspicious	Curious Independent Strong Bold Adaptable Imperturbable	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Average: Tosa Ken dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita social needs comparison:	Tosa Ken dogs are a social breed. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Tosa Ken is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Tosa Ken dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Tosa Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Tosa Ken rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Central Asian Ovtcharka rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tosa Ken breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Central Asian Ovtcharka breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Tosa Ken dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Tosa Ken bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Central Asian Ovtcharka bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Tosa Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Central Asian Ovtcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Tosa Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Tosa Kens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita health problems comparison:	Bloat	Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Tosa Ken should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Central Asian Ovtcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Tosa Ken, Central Asian Ovtcharka and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Tosa Ken: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Central Asian Ovtcharka: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Central Asian Ovtcharka can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita energy level comparison:	Tosa Ken dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Tosa Ken dogs exercise need is minimal.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Tosa Ken breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Central Asian Ovtcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense Hard	Dense Thick Double	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Tosa Ken, Central Asian Ovtcharka and Akita color?	Black Brown Fawn Yellow Brindle	Black White Fawn Brindle Grey Russet Straw Flecked	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Tosa Ken requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Central Asian Ovtcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or {name3 shedding:	Tosa Ken dogs shed moderately. See more.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs shed above average. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Tosa Ken has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Central Asian Ovtcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Tosa Ken is an average drooler. See more.	The Central Asian Ovtcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Tosa Ken dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Tosa Ken dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita?	Tosa Ken dogs are not dog-friendly.	Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	No Tosa Ken dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Central Asian Ovtcharka dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Tosa Ken is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Central Asian Ovtcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Tosa Kens are commonly okay with elderly people.	Central Asian Ovtcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Tosa Ken or Central Asian Ovtcharka or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita?	Not really Tosa Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Central Asian Ovtcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Tosa Ken and Central Asian Ovtcharka and Akita have?	6-8 puppies	4-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Tosa Ken vs Central Asian Ovtcharka vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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