Akita vs Cane Corso – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Akita | Cane Corso |
|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Japan |  Italy |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 47 | 37 |
| Reviews | 3 | 2 |
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| Other Names | Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita | Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
| Breed Recognition |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
| Price | $800-$1200 | $1500-$2000 |
General Appearance - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Size | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg) | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
Hair & Care - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Coat |
Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight | Dense |
|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Red Fawn White Black Brown |
Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Akitas are heavy shedders. | Cane Corsos shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Temperament |
Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective |
Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence. | Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Akitas are easy to train. | Cane Corsos are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Akitas need for social interaction is average. | Cane Corsos are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Akitas are one of the best watchdogs. | Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs. | Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. | Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds. |
| Prey Drive | Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Cane Corsos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Stranger Friendly | Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Akitas are kid-friendly dogs. | Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Akitas are average friendly towards cats. | Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs. | Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people. | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Akitas are generally with other pets. | Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Akitas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Cane Corsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Health Issues | The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems |
Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis |
Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 10-14 years | 10-11 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Energy Level | Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Akitas need quite a lot of exercise. | Cane Corsos have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Reproducibility - Akita vs Cane Corso
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-12 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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- Mario j
Jan 26, 2020, 2:05:22 PM:
I have owned 2 akitas and I own a 12 month old cane corso rightnow! This is so wrong I had to stop reading it! Whoever wrote this clearly has not personally owed both breeds.
- Kuba
May 2, 2020, 7:13:42 PM:
Ich habe einen Cane Corso Rüden was hier geschrieben und bewertet wurde ist absolut falsch.
- Melanie Mitchell
Jul 7, 2020, 1:09:33 PM:
I have owned both a male Akita and a female Cane Corso. My Akita, was like excellent hired help. My Corso just loved every body and other animals..Her affection was unbelievable, his nowhere near as much. She was love with 4 legs.
- Paula
Oct 25, 2020, 9:12:31 PM:
I am still confused because this says Akita’s drool more than a Cane Corso and other people have said that is not true. They basically are saying these 2 dogs are the same in about every area! Every sight I researched has different ideas of the breeds!
- Emmanuel
Apr 17, 2021, 11:43:06 PM: