Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Comparison – Which dog is better Gordon Castle Setters or Cane Di Macellaio?

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Name	Gordon Setter	Cane Corso
Origins	Scotland	Italy
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Group	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. What other names are these breeds known by?	Gordon Castle Setters	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Gordon Setter or Cane Corso? Is a Gordon Setter taller than a Cane Corso?	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Gordon Setter or Cane Corso?	Frequent: The Gordon Setter is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Gordon Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare training requirements.	Gordon Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare alertness levels.	Gordon Setter dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare territorial behaviors.	Gordon Setter dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso. How do their temperaments differ?	Alert Intelligent Confident Loyal Fearless Eager	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cane Corso 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: Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso?	High: Gordon Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso social needs comparison:	Gordon Setter dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso?	The wanderlust potential of the Gordon Setter is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso? Which can be better for hunting?	Gordon Setter dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Gordon Setter barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare play drive and energy.	The Gordon Setter is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gordon Setter breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare adaptability levels.	Gordon Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Gordon Setter or Cane Corso?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Gordon Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Gordon Setter dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Gordon Setter bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Gordon Setter: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Gordon Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso. Which breed is healthier?	The Gordon Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso?	Average The Gordon Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare activity levels.	Gordon Setter dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Gordon Setter or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Gordon Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Gordon Setter or Cane Corso?	Gordon Setter dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Gordon Setter has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Gordon Setter and Cane Corso? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Red	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare maintenance needs.	Advanced: The Gordon Setter requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare drooling amounts.	The Gordon Setter is an average drooler. See more.	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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Gordon Setter has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso? Compare fur types.	Soft Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Gordon Setter or Cane Corso? Do Gordon Setter dogs shed more than Cane Corso dogs?	Gordon Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare kid-friendliness.	Gordon Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Gordon Setter dogs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Gordon Setter or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly?	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Gordon Setter or Cane Corso?	Gordon Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Gordon Setter or Cane Corso? Can a Gordon Setter and a Cane Corso be friends? Do Gordon Setter dogs get along with Cane Corso dogs?	Gordon Setter dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso?	Yes Gordon Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Gordon Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Gordon Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare maritime abilities.	Yes Gordon Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Gordon Setter or a Cane Corso? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which has larger litters?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Gordon Setter and Cane Corso breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Gordon Setter vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Gordon Setter and Cane Corso. Which is more widely recognized?	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	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

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