United States

Japan

Golden Retriever, Airedale Terrier

Kocki, Shikoku, Mastiff, German Pointer, St. Bernard

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Red
Fawn

Fawn
Red
Brindle
Black

Goldendales have medium-length coats.

Tosas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Goldendale can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Tosa can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Allergies

Eye Problems

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

OFA
CERF
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

Goldendales are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Tosas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Goldendale, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Tosa, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Goldendales usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Tosas usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Goldendale should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Tosa should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-60 pound (25 - 27 kg) Goldendale feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 120-170 pound (54 - 77 kg) Tosa feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Goldendale is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Tosa is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Goldendale is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Tosa is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.