Cane Corso vs Rottweiler
Compare the Cane Corso to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cane Corsos and Rottweilers.
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
8-11 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
88-110 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Italy
Germany
Origin Year
1137 AD
100 AD
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
8-11 Years
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Cane Corso
Rottweiler
