Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bullmastiff	Cane Corso	Boerboel
Origins	England	Italy	South Africa
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	51	37	124
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Other Names	Bully, Bullie	Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio	South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	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	American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Price	$1200-$1500	$1500-$2000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel

Size	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel

Coat	Rough	Dense	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors	Fawn Red Brindle	Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black	Brindle Cream Reddish Brown Red Tawny
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bullmastiffs shed moderately.	Cane Corsos shed moderately.	Boerboels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel

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Stranger Friendly	Bullmastiffs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bullmastiffs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Boerboels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bullmastiffs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Boerboels are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bullmastiffs are not dog-friendly.	Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boerboels are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boerboel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Boerboels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bullmastiffs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Boerboels usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bullmastiffs 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.	Yes Boerboels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Boerboels tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cancer Entropion Heart Problems Hemangiosarcoma Hypothyroidism Kidney Issues Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Life Expectancy	8-10 years	10-11 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Bullmastiffs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boerboels have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bullmastiffs exercise need is minimal.	Cane Corsos have an average exercise need.	Boerboels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Bullmastiffs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boerboels sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4.5 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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bullmastiff 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.	The Boerboel 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 - Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso vs Boerboel

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	4-13 puppies, average 8	4-6 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Spio Theophilus
Apr 30, 2020, 3:44:35 PM:
Very good work
cedric olivera
Jun 15, 2020, 8:50:40 PM:
Would change the following: Every other source states that the Boerboel is healthier in general than the Bullmastiff which tends to have more health problems. Also my understanding is that the Cane Coro is prone to epilepsy not the Boerboel
DM
Nov 11, 2020, 4:08:35 AM:
Not very accurate description of the Boerboel regarding temperament, trainability, good for novice 1st time dog owners & adaptability.
Karen Pusateri
Jun 11, 2021, 1:25:39 PM:
CC's and Neapolitan Mastiffs weren't that long ago still considered the same breed and there are still some that have closer ties than others. A lot of CC's that are in the mid 100 range (males @ 150lbs and females @ 130 lbs). The range is pretty off.

Temperament	Alert Courageous Docile Loyal Reliable Calm Devoted Powerful Protective	Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet	Confident Intelligent Territorial Dominant Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Bullmastiffs are quite easy to train.	Cane Corsos are easy to train.	Boerboels are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.	Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	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.	Boerboels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Bullmastiffs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Boerboels are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Bullmastiffs need for social interaction is average.	Cane Corsos are a social breed.	Boerboels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bullmastiffs are one of the best watchdogs.	Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs.	Boerboels are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bullmastiffs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boerboels are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bullmastiffs 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.	Boerboels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bullmastiffs have average wanderlust potential.	Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bullmastiffs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Boerboels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Bullmastiffs 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.	Boerboels are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Bullmastiffs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Boerboels adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.