Cheerful
Loyal
Social
Courageous
Quiet

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful

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

Dalmatians 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.

Dalmatians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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Working (AKC:2010)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Non Sporting (AKC:1888)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

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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.

A Dalmatian 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.

Dalmatians are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bloat

Deafness
Urolithiasis

Bone And Joint Problems

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Laryngeal Paralysis
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome
Microphthalmia

Elbow
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Hearing
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Throat

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

Dalmatians thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Cane Corso has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Dalmatian has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Cane Corsos need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Dalmatians need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Dalmatians are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Dalmatian 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.

Dalmatians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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 Dalmatian 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

Walk, Play, Sniffing, Walking, Exploring, Bird watching, His walk, Pets, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Fetch

Cane Corsos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Dalmatians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Dalmatian, it's at least 14 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 Dalmatians usually need at least 90 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 Cane Corso should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Ideally, Dalmatian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Cane Corsos are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Dalmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Cane Corsos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Cane Corsos can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Dalmatian is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Cane Corsos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Dalmatians make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Cane Corsos are not cat friendly.

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

Cane Corsos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Dalmatians are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Cane Corsos are not very stranger friendly.

Dalmatians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Cane Corsos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Dalmatians are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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