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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bullie or Japanese Fighting Dog or American Akita? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bullmastiff Tosa Ken Akita
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Group Working Dogs Guard Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bullie
Bully
Japanese Fighting Dog
Japanese Mastiff
Japanese Tosa
Tosa Fighting Dog
Tosa Ken
Tosa Tōken
Tosa Inu
American Akita
Japanese Akita
Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Large Large
Giant
Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Tosa Ken? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita weight comparison:
Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg) Male: 88-176 lbs (40-80 kg), Female: 84-120 lbs (38-54 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: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg) Male: 132 pounds (60 kg), Female: 102 pounds (46 kg) Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita height comparison:
Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (55-62 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 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: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $600-$1000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get.
Average: The Tosa Ken is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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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Trainability
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita trainability comparison.
Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Akita dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Tosa Ken dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Tosa Ken dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Courageous
Docile
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Calm
Sensitive
Intelligent
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Suspicious
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?
Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Tosa Ken dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita social needs comparison:
Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Tosa Ken dogs are a social breed.
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Akita dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Tosa Ken is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bullmastiff 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.
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Tosa Ken dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita playfulness comparison:
Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Tosa Kens, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?
Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal.
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Low to Average: The Tosa Ken rarely barks.
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Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
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 Bullmastiff indoors.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tosa Ken breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tosa Ken dogs don't 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: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Tosa Ken bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Akita bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Tosa Ken has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita mouthiness comparison:
Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Tosa Ken dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?
Very healthy dog breed.
Tosa Kens 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita health problems comparison:
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Heart Problems
Entropion
Kidney Issues
Hemangiosarcoma
Lymphosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Bloat Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Tosa Ken 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.
Life Expectancy
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Bullmastiff, Tosa Ken and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Tosa Ken: 11 years
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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 cold weather
The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 7 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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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 Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita coat comparison:
Rough Dense
Hard
Fluffy
Dense
Waterproof
Straight
Colors
What are the original Bullmastiff, Tosa Ken and Akita color?
Red
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Black
Red
White
Brown
Fawn
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Tosa Ken requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or {name3 shedding:
Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately.
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Tosa Ken dogs shed moderately.
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Akita dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
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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Hypoallergenic
Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?

High 🔼

The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Tosa Ken 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 Bullmastiff 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 Tosa Ken is an average drooler.
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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.
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Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Tosa Ken dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?
Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Tosa Ken dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Tosa Ken dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Tosa Ken dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita?
Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.
Tosa Ken dogs are not dog-friendly.
Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?
Yes
Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Tosa Ken 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
Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Tosa Ken 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?
Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Tosa Kens are commonly okay with elderly people.
Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken 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.
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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Bullmastiff or Tosa Ken or Akita? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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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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: Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita?

Not really

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

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

Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Bullmastiff and Tosa Ken and Akita have?
4-13 puppies, average 8 6-8 puppies 3-12 puppies

Bullmastiff vs Tosa Ken vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed. 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?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. 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
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
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.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club

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