Cane Corso has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Austrian Pinscher has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Cheerful
Loyal
Social
Courageous
Quiet

Alert
Devoted
Lively
Assertive
Friendly
Playful

Cane Corsos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Austrian Pinschers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Choose a Cane Corso if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Austrian Pinschers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Italy

Austria

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Local Austrian farm dogs, German Pinscher

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19th Century

Working (AKC:2010)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Red
Fawn

Black
Red
Brown

A Cane Corso can have a litter of 10-11 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Austrian Pinscher can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Cane Corsos may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Austrian Pinschers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cane Corsos typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Austrian Pinschers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Bloat

Hip Dysplasia

Bone And Joint Problems

Congenital Heart Defect

Elbow
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

OFA
Cardiac Ultrasound
Yearly Physical Examination

Cane Corsos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Austrian Pinschers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Cane Corsos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Austrian Pinschers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Cane Corso drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Austrian Pinscher minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Cane Corsos are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Austrian Pinscher dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Cane Corso dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

While Austrian Pinscher dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Catch, Walking, Sniffing, Walk, Dog Parks, Hike, Run, Fetch, Play time, Trick, Play keep away, Bubbles, Ball, Swim, Snuggle, Swimming, Hide & Seek, Running, Playing, Sleeping, Go to Park, Exercise

Walking, Playing fetch, Tug o war

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cane Corso, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Austrian Pinscher, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cane Corsos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Austrian Pinschers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Cane Corso is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Austrian Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

In general Cane Corso should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Austrian Pinscher should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 99-110 pound (45 - 50 kg) Cane Corso feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 26-40 pound (12 - 18 kg) Austrian Pinscher feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Cane Corso is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Austrian Pinscher is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cane Corso is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Austrian Pinscher is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Cane Corsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Austrian Pinschers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Cane Corsos are not cat friendly.

Austrian Pinschers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Cane Corsos are not very stranger friendly.

Austrian Pinschers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Cane Corsos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Austrian Pinschers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.