Cane Corso vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Cane Corso to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cane Corsos and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Cane Corso vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-14 Years
Height
23½-27½ Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
88-110 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Italy
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1137 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Arthritis
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Mastocytoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Cane Corso
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chestnut Brindle
Chestnut Brindle
Fawn
Fawn
Grey
Grey
Grey Brindle
Grey Brindle
Red and Black
Red and Black
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
White
White
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