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Name	Cane Corso	Golden Retriever	German Shepherd
Origins	Italy	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	37	3	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1000-$2000	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
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.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	German Shepherd 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	German Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. 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 Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever 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 German Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo
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).	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Golden Retriever and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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 Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Golden Retriever and German Shepherd color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Golden Light	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. 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 Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever 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 German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are 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 Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd 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.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No German Shepherd 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.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cane Corso or Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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 Golden Retriever and German Shepherd have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd 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 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

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