Why Is the Japanese Tosa Banned?
The Japanese Tosa is among the breeds of dog unfairly suffering from BSL (breed specific legislation) and is banned in places like England, Ireland, Australia, and many other countries. Did it make the dangerous dog list by killing and attacking other dogs? No. This great dog just has a history.
The Japanese in the Tosa region (on the island of Shikoku) had a medium-sized dog that they wanted to develop into a sumo-type wrestler. About 150 years ago, they started crossing their local breed with Mastiffs, St. Bernards, Great Danes, and Bull Terriers.
The dog that they produced was large and beautiful. Before World War II, there were thousands of Tosa breeders in Japan.
The dogfighters in Japan did not want a normal type of fighting dog. They wanted a dog that would fight in sumo-style wrestling, and they developed this breed for that purpose.
The dogs are large, thick, and strong—just like what every sumo wrestler wants to be.
Even a Tosa puppy has the build to handle himself in a Sumo match.
In Japan, Tosas only weigh between 35 and 60 kilograms, while outside of Japan, breeders have selected them so that they weigh up to about 100 kilograms. They have short coats, reddish, blocky heads, and a thick, muscular neck. Although they do not drool as much as some big dogs, they do drool.
The Tosa is a sensitive and quiet dog. They are usually quiet, but when they do bark, it is impressive, and they make good guard dogs because of their size and appearance.
Like many big or giant dogs, they only live about 10 years.
The Tosa was developed for sumo type wrestling.
Any time you consider getting a large dog, of course, the expenses will be that much more. Breeders spend a lot to produce the puppies and will charge more than they do for tiny dogs. When you do get your dog home, he will eat more, will require a strong outdoor kennel or good fencing around your yard, and if he does have any health problems (like hip dysplasia or bloat), the expenses will be high.
Tosa is a rare breed and will be expensive to purchase and maintain. If you are not able to cover these expenses, then this is not a good dog to search for.
If you are interested in finding and owning one of these dogs, Tosa breeders usually recommend they only be purchased by a person with experience handling dogs. I think this is mostly due to their weight and strength. If a small dog does not behave, you can probably lift it up into your arms and avoid problems. This is not possible with a Tosa.
There are a lot of other things you need to think about before searching for a Tosa puppy. The first thing to find out is if the Tosa is banned where you live. (They are banned in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries.) Even if the Tosa is legal in your country, be sure to find out if your landlord will even let you have a dog like this. If you do not look into this thoroughly, you may end up losing your home.
If you are successful, you need to socialize your dog when still a puppy. Reinforce the bite inhibition lessons he learned from his mother. Start obedience training early when your dog is still young and continue lessons to reinforce your position with your Tosa.
The Japanese Tosa should be exercised daily but they are not a dog that should be taken to a dog park. If your Tosa is attacked by another dog, they are difficult to control, and since they have such a high pain tolerance, they usually have no trouble fighting other dogs.
If your Tosa is attacked and defends himself, however, he will most likely be blamed and put on a dangerous dog list or euthanized by local animal control.
Below is a startling display of what can happen when you allow two Tosa to wrestle outside of the ring.
Does the dog possess Buddha spirit? Mu.
Your dog or cat must first be microchipped with an ISO 11784/11785 pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted. If your pets microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner. You can also contact the Animal Quarantine Service at the expected port of entry. 2.
On arrival, dogs and cats must undergo import quarantine for a set period to screen out rabies (and in the case of dogs, rabies and leptospirosis), depending on conditions. Furthermore, in order to check whether they have contracted the diseases in isolation from other animals or humans, the animals are held in the quarantine facilities of the Animal Quarantine Service (AQS). Please bear in mind that even when a long quarantine period is necessary, quarantine cannot be allowed at any place other than the premises of AQS.
If your pet is not a dog, cat or ferret, and especially if it is a turtle or parrot, you should verify that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case. Over 180 countries participate and enforce CITES regulations. .
Unless your cat or dog was born in or resided in a countries that Japan considers as rabies-free (see step 7) for the past 6 months, then the following procedure must occur. AFTER microchip insertion, your pet must be vaccinated against rabies with an inactivated or recombinant vaccine that is good for one year. This is called the “primary vaccination.” (Three year rabies vaccines are not recommended for the primary vaccination, but fine for booster shots.) Your pet must be at least 91 days of age before the primary rabies vaccination.
Birds, invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals such as rodents and rabbits are not subject to requirements of rabies vaccination, but may have to meet other requirements and should have a health certificate to enter Japan. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination. 14.
Can military bring pets to Japan?
Active duty military personnel and their families may use a valid health certificate for dogs and cats only issued by a military veterinarian without APHIS endorsement. Retired military personnel and their families: Japan requires APHIS endorsement of a valid health certificate.
Japan does not have breed-specific legislation and does not ban the entry of any dog breeds into the country. However, it is not acceptable to import aggressive dogs of any breed to Japan. If your dog is found to be aggressive, the airline can refuse to board the pet.
Tokyo is pet friendly! If you need help deciding where to stay, play, or eat with Fido, you’ve come to the right place. … Or, read about pet travel restrictions & quarantine information for Japan in preparation for your trip.
In Japan, cats are revered for giving good luck and other positive results. The popular Japanese cat figurine maneki-neko (招き猫, “beckoning cat”) is typically believed to bring such blessings. … Hence, the beckoning hand became a symbol of good luck.
The Most Banned Dog Breeds In The World
In the world there are thousands breeds of dogs, many of which were formed by nature, while others, due to the proximity of humans and dogs, were bred by crossing. Among the variety of breeds there are companion and toy dogs, dog-Shepherds, dog-guards, dogs-hounds, and others.
Some of the breeds are now considered to be dangerous, and in most countries these dogs are banned (illegal dog breeds) or have imposed certain restrictions for keeping them. These prohibitions are regulated by special laws. The main purpose of these laws is to prevent injuries and deaths from dogs’ bites.