Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Cane Corso | Great Dane | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Italy |  Germany |  England |
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 37 | 14 | 82 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 | 7 |
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| Other Names | Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio | Dane, Gentle Giant, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff, Apollo of Dogs | Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier 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 Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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 | $800-$1200 | $1500-$2000 |
General Appearance - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Size | Large | Giant | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) | Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) | Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) | Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) | Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg) |
| Height | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) | Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) | Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Coat | Dense | Dense | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black |
Blue Fawn White Brindle Merle Black |
Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Cane Corsos shed moderately. | Great Danes shed moderately. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Temperament |
Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet |
Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved Confident Intelligent Loving |
Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable |
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| Intelligent Rank | Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Great Dane's has great intelligence. | Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Cane Corsos are easy to train. | Great Danes are quite easy to train. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Great Danes don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Great Danes are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Cane Corsos are a social breed. | Great Danes are a social breed. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. | Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal. |
| Watchdog Ability | Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs. | Great Danes are one of the best watchdogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs. | Great Danes are extremely protective guard dogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Great Danes have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. | Great Danes have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Great Danes 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. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. | Great Danes are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Cane Corsos don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Great Danes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. | Great Danes 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. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards strangers. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children. | Great Danes are kid-friendly dogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards cats. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs. | Great Danes are average friendly towards other dogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not dog-friendly. |
| Office Friendly |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. | Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Great Danes are generally with other pets. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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 Great Danes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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. |
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 Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Health Issues | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. | Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs. | The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems |
Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia |
Bloat Cancer Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Persistent Right Aortic Arch Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia |
Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous |
| Life Expectancy | 10-11 years | 7-10 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Great Danes are high energy dogs. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. | Great Danes exercise need is minimal. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Great Danes don't need too much sleep. | Staffordshire Bull Terriers 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. | 8 to 10 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. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Low to Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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 Great Dane 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Cane Corso vs Great Dane vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 10-15 puppies | 5-7 puppies |
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