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Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Fighting Dog or Old English Mastiff or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name Tosa Ken Mastiff Great Pyrenees
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Group Guard Dogs Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees breeds.
Japanese Fighting Dog
Japanese Mastiff
Japanese Tosa
Tosa Fighting Dog
Tosa Ken
Tosa Tōken
Tosa Inu
Old English Mastiff
English Mastiff
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Giant
Giant Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 kg) Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 132 pounds (60 kg), Female: 102 pounds (46 kg) Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees? Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$1000 $1200-$1500 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees?
Average: The Tosa Ken is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
Tosa Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
Tosa Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Sensitive
Intelligent
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Suspicious
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Cheerful
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees?
Average: Tosa Ken dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Tosa Ken dogs are a social breed.
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Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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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.
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Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Tosa Ken rarely barks.
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Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Tosa Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tosa Ken breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
Tosa Ken dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Pyrenees 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.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Tosa Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?
Tosa Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Tosa Ken bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Tosa Ken: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
Tosa Kens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
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.
Rare
The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
Bloat Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Seizures
Cystinuria
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?
Tosa Ken dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Tosa Ken dogs exercise need is minimal.
Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees?
Tosa Ken dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Tosa Ken breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
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 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Fawn
Brindle
Apricot
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Tosa Ken requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The Tosa Ken is an average drooler.
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The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Tosa Ken has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Hard
Dense Dense
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees? Tosa Ken or Mastiff or {name3 shedding:
Tosa Ken dogs shed moderately.
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Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best with kids?
Tosa Ken dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Tosa Ken dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees? Which dog is more friendly?
Tosa Ken dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees?
Tosa Ken dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Tosa Ken or Mastiff or Great Pyrenees?
Tosa Ken dogs are not dog-friendly.
Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees?
No
Tosa Ken dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees 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
Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees 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.
Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Tosa Ken breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?

Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most military use?

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
6-8 puppies 3-5 puppies 6-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Tosa Ken vs Mastiff vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Tosa Ken, Mastiff, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?
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
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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