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Name	Cane Corso	Rottweiler	Whippet
Origins	Italy	Germany	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	37	8	61
Reviews	6	13	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Rott Rottie	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet?	Large	Large Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Rottweiler? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 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: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? 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.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whippet 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet 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.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Whippet 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso 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 Rottweiler indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	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.	Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
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 Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Rottweiler and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet?	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: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet 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 Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet coat comparison:	Dense	Dense	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Rottweiler and Whippet color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Cane Corso or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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 Rottweiler vs Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low 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 Rottweiler 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 Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Rottweiler or Whippet?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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 Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet 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.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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 Rottweiler or Whippet? 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.
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 Rottweiler vs Whippet?	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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 Rottweiler and Whippet have?	4-6 puppies	8-12 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Rottweiler vs Whippet 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 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound 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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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

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