Bernese Mountain Dog vs Cane Corso
Compare Bernese Mountain Dogs to Cane Corsos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-11 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
23½-27½ Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
88-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Origin Country
Switzerland
Italy
Origin Year
1892 AD
1137 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-11 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cane Corso
