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.

Portuguese Podengos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Italy

Portugal

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Hound

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Ancient

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Gray
Red
Fawn

Black
Gray
Fawn

Cane Corsos have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 Portuguese Podengo 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.

Bloat

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Bone And Joint Problems

Eye Injuries

Elbow
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

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

Portuguese Podengos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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, Cuddling

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 Portuguese Podengos 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.

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

Portuguese Podengo 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
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 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo 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 a Portuguese Podengo 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 a Portuguese Podengo 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 are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Portuguese Podengo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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