Cane Corso vs Rottweiler
The two published breed profiles side by side: size, energy, grooming, lifespan, temperament ratings and health.
| Cane Corso | Rottweiler | |
|---|---|---|
| Size class | Large | Large |
| Adult weight | Not published | 36.3 to 61.2 kg |
| In pounds | Not published | 80 to 135 lb |
| Adult height | 60 to 70 cm | 56 to 69 cm |
| Energy | High | High |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Coat | Short smooth | Short smooth |
| Shedding | Low | Moderate |
| Lifespan | 9 to 12 years | 9 to 10 years |
| Good with children | Fine with supervision | Fine with supervision |
| Good with other dogs | Fine with supervision | Fine with supervision |
| Country of origin | Italy | Germany |
The main differences
- Both have high energy in their published profiles.
- Grooming is low for both.
- The Cane Corso usually lives longer: 9 to 12 years against 9 to 10 years.
Temperament
Cane Corso: Smart, trainable and of noble bearing, the assertive and confident Cane Corso is a peerless protector that forms close bonds with their family.
Rottweiler: Good natured, not nervous, aggressive or vicious, courageous and biddable with natural guarding instincts.
Health worth asking about
Conditions each breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable: it means ask the breeder for the parents' test results.
Cane Corso
- Bloat, a digestive disorder of the stomach
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, with hip and elbow evaluation recommended by the national breed club
- Cardiac disease, with a cardiac exam recommended by the national breed club
- Inherited eye and neurological disease, with DSRA and NCL1 DNA tests recommended
Rottweiler
- Hip dysplasia, which breeding stock should be hip scored by x-ray before mating
- Elbow dysplasia, which breeding stock should be elbow graded by x-ray before mating
- Juvenile laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy (JLPP), detectable by DNA test on both parents
- Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP-2), detectable by DNA test on both parents
Common questions
Which lives longer, the Cane Corso or the Rottweiler?
The published life expectancy is 9 to 12 years for the Cane Corso and 9 to 10 years for the Rottweiler. These are typical ranges across the breed, not a promise about one dog.
Is the Cane Corso or the Rottweiler better with children?
They score the same: fine with supervision with children. Any dog needs supervising around young children, whatever their breed rating.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the two breed guides, which cite:
- akc.org for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming, shedding and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- fci.be for country of origin
- akc.org for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming, shedding and the temperament ratings, coat type and health notes
- fci.be for country of origin
- royalkennelclub.com for the Royal Kennel Club exercise or grooming band, used where it asks for more than the AKC score