Cane Corso
VS
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Cane Corso vs Rhodesian Ridgeback
Compare Cane Corso and Rhodesian Ridgeback 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 68 cm
61 – 69 cm
Weight
40 – 50 kg
31 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
9 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Large
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 Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a powerful, athletic African hunting dog with a distinctive ridge of reverse-growing hair. Loyal and affectionate with family but reserved with strangers, it needs ample daily exercise, consistent positive training, and suits active, experienced owners.
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