Cane Corso vs Shar-Pei vs American Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Cane Corso | Shar-Pei | American Bulldog |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs | Guard Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 37 | 64 | 272 |
Reviews | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Rate |
Other Names | Cane Corz, Italian Mastiff, Cane Di Macellaio | Chinese Fighting Dog | AmBulldog, AM Bulldog, American Bulldogge, American Bulldoggee, Old Country Bulldog |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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