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Name	Cane Corso	Shar-Pei	American Bulldog
Origins	Italy	China	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	37	64	272
Reviews	2	4	1
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Other Names	Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio	Chinese Fighting Dog	AmBulldog, AM Bulldog, American Bulldogge, American Bulldoggee, Old Country Bulldog
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 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association American Bulldog Association National American Bulldog Association John D Johnson Bulldog Registry American Bulldog Club Of Canada All American Bulldog Club
Price	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1200	$500-$600

General Appearance - Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg)	Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg)	Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg)
Height	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

Coat	Dense	Dense	Fine
Colors	Chestnut Brindle Gray Red Fawn Black	Apricot Blue Cream Red Brown Fawn Black	Fawn Brown White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Cane Corsos shed moderately.	Shar-Peis shed none to minimal.	American Bulldogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

Temperament	Cheerful Loyal Social Courageous Quiet	Affectionate Independent Reserved Devoted Loving Suspicious	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Going Alert Energetic Loving Social
Intelligent Rank	Average: Cane Corso's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Shar-Pei's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: American Bulldog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cane Corsos are easy to train.	Shar-Peis are quite easy to train.	American Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Bulldog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Cane Corsos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Shar-Peis are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cane Corsos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Shar-Peis may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	American Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cane Corsos are a social breed.	Shar-Peis are kinda antisocial.	American Bulldogs are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.	Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cane Corsos are one of the best watchdogs.	Shar-Peis are average watchdogs.	American Bulldogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cane Corsos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Shar-Peis are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Bulldogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cane Corsos have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shar-Peis have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Bulldogs 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.	Shar-Peis tend to escape less than other breeds.	American Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Cane Corsos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Shar-Peis 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.	American Bulldogs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Cane Corsos are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Shar-Peis are apartment-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs 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.	Shar-Peis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	American Bulldogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
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.	Shar-Peis handle alone time quite well.	American Bulldogs 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 Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Cane Corsos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are not stranger friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cane Corsos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Shar-Peis are not kid-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cane Corsos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Shar-Peis are average friendly towards cats.	American Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cane Corsos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shar-Peis are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people.	American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cane Corsos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Shar-Peis are generally with other pets.	American Bulldogs 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.	Yes Shar-Peis are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No American Bulldogs 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Bulldog 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

Health Issues	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	American Bulldogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Arthritis Bloat Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Ectropion Entropion Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Cancer Cutaneous Mucinosis Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fever Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Patellar Luxation Pyoderma Seborrhea	Allergies Cancer Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-11 years	8-10 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Cane Corsos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shar-Peis have a lower energy level than other dogs.	American Bulldogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cane Corsos have an average exercise need.	Shar-Peis exercise need is minimal.	American Bulldogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Cane Corsos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shar-Peis like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	American Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Bulldog 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 Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The American Bulldog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog

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	4-6 puppies	7-14 puppies
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