Good breeders versus bad breeders -- how to tell the difference! Temperament tests for evaluating Tosa Inu puppies and adult dogs for sale and adoption.

Tosa Inu dog breed

Buying or adopting a Tosa Inu

By Michele Welton.
Copyright © 2000-2010


First, to be sure you're a good match for this breed, read . . .

Tosa Inus: What's Good About 'Em, What's Bad About 'Em

Balance scale for weighing Dog Breeders: How To Find a Good Tosa Inu Breeder
How to tell the difference between good breeders and clueless breeders.



Girl hugging a dog Adopting a Tosa Inu From Rescue
Pros and cons of adopting a dog from a rescue group.



Little brown dog saying Pick Me! Adopting a Tosa Inu From The Animal Shelter
How to find a good dog (purebred or mixed) at the animal shelter or humane society.



Puppy in a pet shop window Pet Shop Puppies: Buying a Tosa Inu Puppy From a Pet Store
Should you consider buying a puppy from a petshop or pet store?



Symbols for male and female Male Dogs versus Female Dogs
Is a male dog or a female dog right for you?



Girl holding up a puppy and looking at him How To Choose a Good Tosa Inu Puppy
How to test the temperament and personality of Tosa Inu puppies and pick the best puppy in a litter.



Pedigree parchment AKC Registered Puppies: Are "AKC Papers" Important?
Should you consider buying only AKC registered Tosa Inu puppies? Do AKC papers and pedigrees really matter?