United States

Japan

Coton de Tulear and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Fawn
Red
Brindle
Black

Cavatons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Curly

Straight

A Cavaton can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Syringomyelia
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye Problems

X-Rays
MRI
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Endocardiogram
Ocular Tests
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests
Ear Probe Examinations

OFA
CERF
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

Go to spa

Cuddling, Chasing stick, Going on drives, Going on walks, Photo shoots, Playing, MAJOR cuddler

Cavatons 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 Cavaton, 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 Cavatons usually need at least 150 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, Cavaton 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

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-12 pound (5 - 5 kg) Cavaton feed 1 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 Cavaton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Cavaton is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.