Briard
Briard
VS
Cane Corso
Cane Corso

Briard vs Cane Corso

Compare Briard and Cane Corso side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Briard
Cane Corso
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 68 cm
60 – 68 cm
Weight
25 – 40 kg
40 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Briard
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Large
Cane Corso
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant

Summary

About Briard
The Briard is a large, ancient French herding dog with a long, wavy coat, beard, and eyebrows. Loyal and sensitive, it bonds deeply with family yet stays reserved with strangers. Intelligent and energetic, it needs ample exercise, positive training, and regular grooming to thrive.
About Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a large, athletic Italian mastiff with a short, easy-care coat and strong guarding instincts. Deeply devoted and sensitive, it needs experienced, consistent handling, thorough socialization, and substantial daily exercise and training to stay balanced.

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