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Name	Cane Corso	Rafeiro do Alentejo	Akita
Origins	Italy	Portugal	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Mutt of Alentejo Portuguese Mastiff Alentejo Mastiff	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	Large	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 110-132 pounds (50-60 kg), Female: 100-121 pounds (45-55 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 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: 121 pounds (55 kg), Female: 110.5 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 27-28 inches (66-75 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27.5 inches (70.5 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (67 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are hard to train. See more.	Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? 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.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Independent Protective Territorial Selfish Calm Confidence Sober	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
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: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Rafeiro do Alentejo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita 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.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejos don't really like playing. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita 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.	Average: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	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.	Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Rafeiro do Alentejos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
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).	Frequent The Rafeiro do Alentejo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Rafeiro do Alentejo and Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	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 cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Straight Double	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Rafeiro do Alentejo and Akita color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Gray Fawn Yellow Brindle	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Rafeiro do Alentejo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? Cane Corso or Rafeiro do Alentejo or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rafeiro do Alentejo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo is an average drooler. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

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

Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo or Akita? 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.
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.	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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rafeiro do Alentejo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita 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.	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.
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 Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo and Akita have?	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Rafeiro do Alentejo vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working 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 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.
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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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