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Name	Cane Corso	Labrador Retriever	Parson Russell Terrier
Origins	Italy	England Canada	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Lab Labrador	Parson Parson Jack Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	14-18 pounds (6-8 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	16 pounds (7 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	12-14 inches (31-36 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: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	13 inches (33.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1000-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Parson Russell Terrier is easier than average to get.

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Happy Energetic Intelligent Obedient Bold Eager
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.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Parson Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Parson Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. 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 Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador 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 Parson Russell Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	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.	Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Parson Russell 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 Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	No data available
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 Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Parson Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Labrador Retriever and Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Parson Russell Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	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 Parson Russell Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Parson Russell Terrier has good luck with genetics. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Rough
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Labrador Retriever and Parson Russell Terrier color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Tan White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Parson Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Parson Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Parson Russell Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Parson Russell Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever or Parson Russell Terrier? 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.	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 Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Parson Russell Terrier 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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 Labrador Retriever and Parson Russell Terrier have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Labrador Retriever vs Parson Russell Terrier 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 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1997 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers 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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available

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