Comparison: Cane Corso and Rottweiler

Cane Corso and Rottweiler are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Cane Corso
Photo: Elmo24105mops, CC0, source
Rottweiler
Photo: Stromdal, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Cane CorsoRottweiler
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originItalyGermany
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers60–68 cm56–69 cm
Weight40–50 kg40–60 kg
Life span10–12 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Muscular athletic medium-sized mastiff
  • Short dense coat: black, grey, brindle or fawn
  • Square head, ears formerly cropped
  • Powerful black dog with sharply defined tan markings
  • Broad head and thick neck
  • Short, coarse coat
CoatShort dense coat; black, grey, brindle, fawn.Medium-length harsh outer coat with undercoat; black with tan.
PurposeAn Italian guard dog and helper for hunting and cattle work; descendant of Roman war molossers.From the German town of Rottweil, where it drove and guarded butchers' cattle; later a police and guard dog.

Breed page: Cane Corso · Breed page: Rottweiler

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.