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Name	Rottweiler	Golden Retriever	Cane Corso
Origins	Germany	Scotland	Italy
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rott Rottie	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which is the smallest dog, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Large Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso weight comparison:	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$2000	$1000-$2000	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso intelligence:	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso trainability comparison.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Golden Retriever 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso social needs comparison:	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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?	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs 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. 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

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso playfulness comparison:	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. 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 Rottweiler or Golden Retriever 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 Rottweiler indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Golden Retriever 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: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso lifespan comparison. How long do Rottweiler, Golden Retriever and Cane Corso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 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: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Rottweiler, Golden Retriever and Cane Corso color?	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Golden Light	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso 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, Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever 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 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 Golden Retriever 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 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.

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly?	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso?	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retriever 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 Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds 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?	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Cane Corso? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso?	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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?	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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever 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 Rottweiler and Golden Retriever and Cane Corso have?	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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?	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 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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