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This breed should not be confused with the Japanese Tosa, even though they are closely related. Unlike its Japanese cousin, the Mee Kyun Dosa (Beauty Dosa) is not a fighter at all and is bred primarily as a companion pet and show dog. There is also the fighting Too Kyun Dosa variety, which is considered by some to be nothing more than a Korean/Taiwanese strain of the Japanese Tosa breed.
The Mee Kyun Dosa was developed in the late 1800s from a variety of imported European and Asian working breeds, but most fanciers agree that it was finally developed as a recognizable type by crossing the Japanese Tosa Inu with the Dogue De Bordeaux over the next 100 years. In the second half of the 20th century, a small percentage of the English Mastiff, English Bulldog, the red variety of the Neapolitan Mastiff, and a small percentage of Bloodhound was also introduced into the Dosa of today. But the "Beauty" Dosa was mostly developed through generations of inbreeding and selection based on coat color and temperament.
Its appearance is almost identical to a red colored variety of the Neapolitan Mastiff. The Mee Kyun Dosa is a massive, large, and loose skinned Molosser. Somewhat lethargic and seemingly sluggish, this wrinkled gentle giant can none-the-less make a good property watchdog and is easy to obedience train. Devoted to its owner and loving of children, the Dosa makes a good family dog and companion, but is still rarely seen outside of Korea. The head is large, round, and wide with many wrinkles on the face and hanging ears and lips. The neck is strong and has prominent dewlaps. Wide-chested and tall, the Dosa makes a convincing guardian. The coat is short, smooth, and flat always coming in shades of orange and red. The average height is around 29 inches and average weight is 160-200 pounds.
-Gary Sicard Molosserdogs.com |
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