Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cane Corso	Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Origins	Italy	Turkey
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	37	86
Reviews	2	1
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Other Names	Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio	Coban Kopegi, Karabash Dog, Kara Bas, Kangal Dog, Kham Kepiji Dogs, Scandinavian Nygaard Dogs
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	No set
Price	$1500-$2000	$500-$600

General Appearance - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 100-150 pounds (45-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (41-59 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	Male: 125 pounds (56.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Coat	Dense	Fine
Colors	Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black	Biscuit White Brindle Liver Blue Fawn Red
Grooming	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Cane Corsos shed moderately.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Temperament	Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet	Bold Independent Proud Confident Intelligent Steady
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Cane Corsos are easy to train.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Cane Corsos are a social breed.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.	Average: The Anatolian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cane Corsos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs handle alone time quite well.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Stranger Friendly	Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cane Corsos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Anatolian Shepherd Dogs 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 Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anatolian Shepherd Dog 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.

Health Factors - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Health Issues	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-11 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Cane Corsos have an average exercise need.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Anatolian Shepherd Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Anatolian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Anatolian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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 Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Cane Corso vs Anatolian Shepherd Dog

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	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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