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Workinglarge🌍 Italyproperty watchdog and hunter of wild boar
Cane Corso Italiano
Loyal, intelligent, protective, athletic
Popularity
493
Athletic Italian mastiff; loyal bodyguard that thrives with firm, fair leadership and work.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
short, stiff, double-layered coat
Colors
black, fawn, brindle, gray, red
Male height
24–28 in
Female height
23–26 in
Male weight
90–110 lb
Female weight
80–100 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
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
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
3
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
