Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bouvier des Flandres	Newfoundland	Cane Corso
Origins	Belgium	Canada	Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	85	36	37
Reviews	1	2	2
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Other Names	Belgian Cattle Dog, Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond	Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant, Blackbear	Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United 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	$1500-$2000	$1500-$2000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Size	Large	Giant	Large
Weight	Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height	Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm)	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Coat	Rough	Fluffy Waterproof Thick	Dense
Colors	Fawn Pepper Salt Brindle Gray Black	Gray Brown White Black	Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bouvier des Flandress shed moderately.	Newfoundlands are heavy shedders.	Cane Corsos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Temperament	Familiar Intelligent Protective Gentle Loyal Rational	Cheerful Intelligent Social Gentle Courageous Loyal Sweet	Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bouvier des Flandres's has great intelligence.	Smart: Newfoundland's has great intelligence.	Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Bouvier des Flandress are quite easy to train.	Newfoundlands are easy to train.	Cane Corsos are easy to train.
Playfulness	Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Bouvier des Flandress are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Newfoundlands are highly affectionate dogs.	Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Bouvier des Flandress need for social interaction is average.	Newfoundlands are a social breed.	Cane Corsos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best watchdogs.	Newfoundlands are one of the best watchdogs.	Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bouvier des Flandress are extremely protective guard dogs.	Newfoundlands are extremely protective guard dogs.	Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Newfoundland has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bouvier des Flandress have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Newfoundlands 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	Bouvier des Flandress tend to escape less than other breeds.	Newfoundlands have average wanderlust potential.	Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Bouvier des Flandress have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Newfoundlands 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	Bouvier des Flandress are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Bouvier des Flandress adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Newfoundlands adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Newfoundlands 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.	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	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Stranger Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are stranger friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are very kid-friendly dogs.	Newfoundlands are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are average friendly towards cats.	Newfoundlands are very cat-friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are average friendly towards other dogs.	Newfoundlands are dog-friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bouvier des Flandress are generally with other pets.	Newfoundlands are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bouvier des Flandress are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Newfoundlands 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	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.	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.	Yes 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 Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Health Issues	The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	9-12 years	10-11 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Bouvier des Flandress have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Newfoundlands have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bouvier des Flandress have an average exercise need.	Newfoundlands have an average exercise need.	Cane Corsos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bouvier des Flandress are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Newfoundlands sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Newfoundland 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 - Bouvier des Flandres vs Newfoundland vs Cane Corso

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	4-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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