Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Cane Corso | Giant Schnauzer |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 37 | 80 |
Reviews | 2 | 3 |
Rate |
Other Names | Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio | Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer |
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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 1930 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. |
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 |
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 |
Price | $1500-$2000 | $1000-$1500 |
General Appearance - Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Size | Large | Giant |
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Weight | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) | Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) | Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) |
Hair & Care - Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Coat | Dense | Wiry |
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Colors |
Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black |
Pepper Salt Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Cane Corsos shed moderately. | Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Temperament |
Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet |
Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed |
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Intelligent Rank | Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence. |
Trainability | Cane Corsos are easy to train. | Giant Schnauzers are easy to train. |
Playfulness | Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. |
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. | Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs | Cane Corsos are a social breed. | Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average. |
Barking | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. | Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs. | Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial | Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs. | Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Biting Potential |
Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Giant Schnauzers have an 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 Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive | Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Apartment Friendly | Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
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 Giant Schnauzer
Stranger Friendly | Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs. | Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children. | Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs. | Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs. | Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly. |
Office Friendly |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. | Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Giant Schnauzers 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 Giant Schnauzers 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 Giant Schnauzer 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Health Issues | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. | Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems |
Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia |
Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia |
Life Expectancy | 10-11 years | 10-12 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
Energy Level | Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Cane Corsos have an average exercise need. | Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need | Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep. |
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. | 8 to 10 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 average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Giant Schnauzer has a low 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 Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Cane Corso vs Giant Schnauzer
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 5-8 puppies |
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- Frederick
Oct 28, 2020, 5:57:47 PM:
I think Giant Schnauzers have my win on this one.