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Name	Pakistani Mastiff	Akita	Cane Corso
Origins	India Pakistan	Japan	Italy
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bully Indian Alangu Mastiff Indian Mastiff Pakistani Mastiff Sindhi Mastiff Bully Cutha	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Which is the smallest dog, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Akita? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso weight comparison:	Male: 150-170 pounds (67.5-76.5 kg), Female: 130-150 pounds (58.5-67.5 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 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: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 140 pounds (63 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso height comparison:	Male: 30-44 inches (76.2-111.8 cm), Female: 28-36 inches (71.1-91.4 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 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: 37 inches (94 cm), Female: 32 inches (81.25 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$800-$1200	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso intelligence:	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.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso trainability comparison.	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Docile Aggressive	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	High: Pakistani Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita 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 Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso social needs comparison:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Akita 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?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Pakistani Mastiff 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.	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

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso playfulness comparison:	Pakistani Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Low to Average: The Pakistani Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	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 Pakistani Mastiff indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Pakistani Mastiff 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.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiffs 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.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Pakistani Mastiff 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.	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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Life Expectancy Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso lifespan comparison. How long do Pakistani Mastiff, Akita and Cane Corso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Pakistani Mastiff: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pakistani Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso energy level comparison:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	8 to 10 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.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pakistani Mastiff'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.	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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Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso coat comparison:	Waterproof	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Pakistani Mastiff, Akita and Cane Corso color?	Black Brown Fawn Brindle	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Pakistani Mastiff requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Pakistani Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Medium ⏺ The Pakistani Mastiff has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Pakistani Mastiff 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.	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.	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.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Akita 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 Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Akita 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 Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso?	Pakistani Mastiff dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Yes Pakistani Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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 Pakistani Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita 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?	Pakistani Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Pakistani Mastiff or Akita or Cane Corso? 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.
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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: Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso?	Not really Pakistani Mastiff 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.	Not really Cane Corso 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?	Not really 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso 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 Pakistani Mastiff and Akita and Cane Corso have?	5-10 puppies	3-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pakistani Mastiff vs Akita vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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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