Japanese Tosa (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Serena Burnett (Author) "The Japanese Tosa-token, more commonly called the Tosa-inu or Tosa-ken, has been revered and feared throughout Japan for more than 900 years..." (more)
Key Phrases: roundworm eggs, giant breeds, fighting ring, Kochi Prefecture, Aconitum Napellus, Everyday Care (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Meet the canine wonder of Japan, the Tosa Inu or Japanese Tosa! Weighing in at up to 200 pounds, this Sumo wrestler of a dog once was the prize fighter in Japan’s dog pits, though now he is an esteemed guard dog and protector of home, family and property. Proverbial in his loyalty and fearlessness, the Japanese Tosa requires an experienced owner who understands the breed’s unique temperament and who is able to contend with the dog’s tremendous strength and determination.

Written by American breeders and Tosa authorities, Steve Ostuni and the staff of DogStar Kennels, this Special Limited Edition is the only book of its kind about this versatile Japanese dog. Illustrated with over 135 photographs of handsome Tosas from around the world, this colorful and comprehensive volume discusses breed history, characteristics and standard as well as health care, obedience training, puppy selection and housebreaking. For every lover of this unique rare breed, this book promises to be an invaluable, vital resource, covering all the information needed to properly raise and train a Japanese Tosa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 158 pages
• Publisher: Kennel Club Books; Limited Edition edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593783361
• ISBN-13: 978-1593783365
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #975,187 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, October 5, 2009

By	Isaac Schmuck "dieseldog" (York, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is invaluable only because its the only book written on this rare breed and if you are interested in the tosa or just bought one it will help you out greatly. Awesome book. Awesome dogs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, and teaches you everything about Tosas, January 21, 2009

By	Shane A. Bockman "Shane" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is written by two of the best Tosa breeders in the U.S. It's thorough and extremely detailed. Tosas are a rare breed and there is not that much solid information about their breed readily available, let alone on paper for people to buy.

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected....useful information., October 27, 2008

By	A. Delpasen (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It has some very useful information I just think the book is dated and needs to be updated.