Cane Corso
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
Cane Corso vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare Cane Corso and Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 68 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
40 – 50 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Cane Corso
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Giant
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
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 Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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