Cane Corso vs Hovawart
Compare Cane Corsos to Hovawarts. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
88-110 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Origin Country
Italy
Germany
Origin Year
1137 AD
1210 AD
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-14 Years
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Cane Corso
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Cane Corso
Hovawart
