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Name	Cane Corso	Belgian Malinois	Mastiff
Origins	Italy	Belgium	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	37	44	28
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Malinois	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs 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. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs 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.	Belgian Malinois dogs 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.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois and Mastiff color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cane Corso or Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Cane Corso and Belgian Malinois and Mastiff have?	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 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 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

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