Cane Corso
VS
Leonberger
Cane Corso vs Leonberger
Compare Cane Corso and Leonberger 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
Cane Corso
Leonberger
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 68 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
40 – 50 kg
40 – 77 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
9 – 10 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Cane Corso
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Leonberger
Great with kids
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
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.
About Leonberger
Large, strongly built “gentle giant” with lion‑coloured, water‑resistant double coat and black mask. Typically calm, devoted, and very good with children and other pets when well socialised. Needs regular exercise, kind training, thorough grooming, and careful health management.
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