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Name	Cane Corso	Chow Chow	Xoloitzcuintli
Origins	Italy	China	Mexico
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Chowdren Chow	Xolito Xolo Xoloescuincle Xoloitzcuintle Xoloitzcuintli Xoloitzquintle Mexican Hairless
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Chow Chow? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 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)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Xoloitzcuintli is easier than average to get.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? 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.	Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached	Protective Alert Loyal Companionable Cheerful Calm
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.	Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Xoloitzcuintli dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Xoloitzcuintli is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Xoloitzcuintlis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	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 Chow Chow indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Xoloitzcuintli breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	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.	Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Xoloitzcuintli bite force: Ordinary.
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.	Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Xoloitzcuintli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli mouthiness comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Xoloitzcuintlis tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Ectropion	Skin Irritation Dry Skin Acne
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 Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Xoloitzcuintli should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Chow Chow and Xoloitzcuintli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Xoloitzcuintli: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	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 cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli energy level comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	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 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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 Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Xoloitzcuintli has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli coat comparison:	Dense	Rough	Smooth Hairless
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Chow Chow and Xoloitzcuintli color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon	Black Gray White Brown Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Xoloitzcuintli doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Cane Corso or Chow Chow or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chow Chow dogs shed above average. See more.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	1-2 weeks Very frequent. This breed has famously high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 1-2 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Xoloitzcuintli has an average 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 Chow Chow is an average drooler. See more.	The Xoloitzcuintli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly.	Xoloitzcuintli dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.	Xoloitzcuintlis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Chow Chow or Xoloitzcuintli? 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a 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 Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Xoloitzcuintli 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.	Not really 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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 Chow Chow and Xoloitzcuintli have?	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Chow Chow vs Xoloitzcuintli 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 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
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	No data available

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