Cane Corso vs Mastiff
Compare Cane Corsos to Mastiffs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
6-10 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
88-110 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Origin Country
Italy
China
Origin Year
1137 AD
-700 BC
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
6-10 Years
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Cane Corso
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Cane Corso
Mastiff
