Dog breed comparison
Cane Corso vs Rottweiler
How the two compare on size, temperament, training, grooming and health, and which suits your home. The Cane Corso tends to live about 2 years longer.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Trait | Cane Corso | Rottweiler |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Working Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Size | Very Large | Very Large |
| Height | 23 inches to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 90 to 120 pounds | 85 to 130 pounds |
| Life span | 10 to 12 years | 8 to 11 years |
| Energy | ||
| Exercise needs | ||
| Easy to train | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Shedding | ||
| Easy to groom | ||
| Barking | ||
| Apartment living | ||
| First-time owners | ||
| Copes alone | ||
| Drooling | ||
| General health |
Ratings are 1 to 5, from our breed database. Every pet is an individual.
Key differences
Where they differ most.
Good with children
The Rottweiler is better with children than the Cane Corso.
Friendly with strangers
The Rottweiler is friendlier with strangers than the Cane Corso.
Exercise needs
The Cane Corso needs more exercise than the Rottweiler.
Good with other dogs
The Cane Corso gets on better with other dogs than the Rottweiler.
Shedding
The Rottweiler sheds more than the Cane Corso.
Barking
The Rottweiler barks more than the Cane Corso.
Which to choose
Cane Corso or Rottweiler?
Choose the Cane Corso if…
- You want a more watchful dog (it is more reserved with strangers)
- You’re out walking, running or hiking most days (it needs more exercise)
- You want a dog that gets on better with other dogs
- You want a dog that sheds less
Choose the Rottweiler if…
- You want a dog that is better with children
- You have lots of visitors (it is friendlier with strangers)
- You have less time for long walks (it needs less exercise)
- You want a dog that copes better in an apartment
Questions.
Is the Cane Corso or the Rottweiler bigger, and which lives longer?
The Cane Corso tends to live about 2 years longer. Individual pets vary, so meet the parents or the pet where you can.
Which is easier to train, the Cane Corso or the Rottweiler?
They’re similarly easy to train. Short, positive, reward-based sessions work best for both.
Which is better for families, the Cane Corso or the Rottweiler?
The Rottweiler is usually the better fit for families with children, though a well-socialised Cane Corso can be great too. Always supervise young children with any pet.
Which sheds less?
The Cane Corso sheds less than the Rottweiler. No breed is completely hair-free; regular brushing helps with both.
