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Cane Corso
Protective, confident, reserved with strangers, loyal
Popularity
783
Italian mastiff bred for guarding and farm work; powerful yet tractable with consistent leadership.
Lifespan
9–12 years
Coat
short, stiff, dense, double
Colors
black, gray, fawn, red, brindle
Male height
25–27.5 in
Female height
23.5–26 in
Male weight
90–110 lb
Female weight
80–100 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
4
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
