A true Japanese must have endurance. Even if it's a dog. Today you will learn about the Tosa Inu breed and how the quiet dog fights in Japan. 
It will be no secret to many people that Japan is country of contrasts and individualities. long time country was sufficiently isolated from other states to create unique cultural characteristics. It affected everything even the livestock industry. So there was a tosa-inu - a sumo dog.
It is ironic that a unique breed appeared when the policy of national self-isolation ceased to exist. In the 19th century, a stream of guests poured into Japan, who, Naturally, they also had their own dogs. And there were very specific tastes for entertainment. It's about dog fighting. Japanese breeds they were not taken out against those who came in large numbers. It is understandable - bulldogs and bull terriers were created in order to perform in the arena. So enterprising dog breeders decided dilute the blood of native dogs. 
To the famous Akita Inu and her family pit bulls, bulldogs and bull terriers were added to relatives, English mastiff and a couple of German breeds. A bunch of firewood - And the vinaigrette is ready! With this set of genes, the Tosa Inu began rapidly climb the career ladder and took his niche as a martial artist, which he does to this day. 
Tosa Inu are similar to sumo wrestlers not only internally, but also externally. Dogs weigh up to 60 kilos!
But even dog fights in Japan are special. There's no place blood and trauma. Only the beauty of movements during the demonstration physical strength. Knock down the opponent on the shoulder blades and hold by its weight? Please! Kick out of the ring? Here and the winner has been decided! 
Each fight is attended by a veterinarian and a referee. If the fight goes beyond the boundaries, the dogs are immediately separated.
For a wound to an opponent - a lifetime disqualification and withdrawal from selection, and the fight stops completely. But most importantly, the whole duel takes place in complete silence. Dogs do not bark, do not whine, do not growl. For that - automatic loss. A true Japanese must have endurance. Even if it's a dog. 
The tradition of dog fighting in Japan is very similar on tradition in sumo wrestling. There is a mandatory set of strict rules that set the boundaries of what is acceptable. The same division into weight categories and mastery ranks designed to indicate the number of battles fought and victories in them. There are six of them, again, like sumo wrestlers - from a beginner "maegashira" to the winner of the tournament - "yushoken". But the most honorable title is "yokozuna". This is a dog who has ever reached the title of champion. 
After the fight, the dogs are dressed in ceremonial robes that show their rank in the ring.
Tosa Inu is a serious animal. Japanese fighter absolutely not suitable for beginners. Don't look at his phlegmatic disposition behind the ring - a dog, like a true athlete: independent, purposeful and fearless. In order to properly educate strong-willed pet, the person himself should be almost a samurai.
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