Cane Corso vs Pitbull
Cane Corso and Pit bull are two very interesting dog breeds with different characteristics. Their temperaments differ from each other, but the body sizes would be the best feature to look at from the outside. There is no question about the energy of them, but the average lifespans are different between Cane Corsos and Pit bulls.
Cane Corso
Cane Corso is an Italian large breed of dog kept as a guardian, companion, and hunter. They belong to the dog breed group of Italian Molosser. They have a well-developed body with a physique rich in musculature. Their height at withers is about 62 to 69 centimetres and the standard weight could range from 40 to 50 kilograms. They have a moderately tight skin, but some dogs have dewlaps in the neck area and hanging jaws. One of their distinctive characteristics is the wide and long muzzle, which, in fact, is in the ration of 2:1 length to width.
Cane Corso ears are medium in size and dropped forward, but some owners like to have their ears cropped. Tail docking is common for this breed. They commonly come with black or fawn coloured coats and sometimes with brindle. There are white markings on the chest, toes, and chin area. Their temperament should be handled with care, and should be socialized well as they are little aggressive from their genes. In addition, they are not friendly towards strangers, but very closely attached to their primary owners. They live about 10 to 11 years.
Pit Bull
Pit bull, aka Pit bull terriers and American Pit bull terriers, originated in the United States, but their ancestors came from England and Ireland. They include in the members of the Molosser breed group and they are a result of the cross between terriers and bulldogs. Their coat is short, and the colouration could vary depending on the parents’ colourations. Their musculature is smooth and well developed but never looks bulky. Their eyes are round to almond shaped, and the ears are small.
Pitbulls are medium sized dogs, the weight of an adult Pit bull could vary from 15 to 40 kilograms, and the height ranges from 35 to 60 centimetres. They are generally friendly with their owner family as well as with strangers. They have been trained for hunting purposes as they are very good chasers. However, they may be susceptible for skin allergies, congenital heart defects, and hip dysplsia. The lifespan of a healthy pit bull terrier is about 14 years.
Cane Corso vs Pit Bull
• Cane Corso is considerably larger and heavier than Pit bull.
• Pit bulls are more sociable than Cane Corso. Indeed, Pit bulls are friendly with everyone, whereas Cane Corsos are loyal to the owner but aloof with strangers.
• Pit bulls can live few more years than Cane Corsos.
• Skin looks slightly loose in Cane Corso, whereas Pit bull has a very tight skin.
• Pit bull was developed in the United States while Cane Corso has been originated in Italy.
Idk but the Cane Corso I’ve met is super friendly with strangers, he’s really sweet.
I have two Cane Corsos and they are the sweetest, most lovable dogs ever! They are protective in a sense that if two of the kids (teenagers) are wrestling or playing rough they will get in between them, break it up by using their body to lean and apply pressure, and will guard whoever is the smallest of the two. They don’t like to see people wrestle or tickle each other because they think they’re hurting each other and they want to just put a stop to it and protect
The one I know is terminally ill with bone cancer. He’s only five and it started in his leg, it’s super aggressive and by the time this type of cancer is diagnosed, it’s already spread to the lungs. It started of as lameness in his leg so please keep a close eye on your dogs because large breed dogs at an increased risk of developing it. Sounds like you have two great dogs and a lovely family.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. I appreciate your kind words. It’s unfortunate because Mastiffs are some of the most amazing dogs ever but they do have potential for a few health problems and a shorter life span that many other breeds. Our English Mastiff we had passed away 4 years ago from pyometra at the age of 10 and I will never get over losing her.
Dogs are so precious, sorry to learn of your loss. All I can suggest is take comfort in all the sweet memories she blessed your family with. I’m in my forties now and still to this very day miss my childhood border collie who lived until he was 16 years old. He was extremely well behaved, barked once to go outside and once to come back in. He wouldn’t steal food from anyone’s plate and he wouldn’t pull on his leash when being taken for a walk. He went to obedience school and was born the same year as me, parents wedding gift. He went canoeing, camping all the fun stuff you can do with a dog. When time permits I plan on getting a border collie myself, one that looks exactly like him because he had the most beautiful symmetrical markings. Charlie is pictured as my avatar as a reminder of how special he was to me.