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Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is a southern Italian Mastiff-type, historically used for farm guardianship and large-game hunting in Apulia and Campania.

Calculate Cane Corso age
Lifespan8.1 yrrange 6–10
SizeGiantWorking Group
Weight88–110 lb39.9–49.9 kg
Senior at5 yrgeriatric at 8

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About

About the Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is a southern Italian Mastiff-type, historically used for farm guardianship and large-game hunting in Apulia and Campania. The breed nearly disappeared in the 1970s before restoration by Italian breed clubs; AKC recognition followed in 2010.

Aging

How Cane Corsos age

RVC VetCompass gives a median 8.1 years (n=303, small UK sample) — among the shortest-lived AKC breeds. GDV, cherry eye, and cardiac disease define late-life concerns; elbow dysplasia (OFA moderate) leads orthopedic findings.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 8.1 yr · range 6–10Senior careSenior at 5 · geriatric at 8Common health issues10 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
88–110 lb(39.9–49.9 kg)
Height
23.5–27.5 in(59.7–69.8 cm)
Coat type
Short
Colors
BlackGrayFawnBlack BrindleGray BrindleRedChestnut Brindle
Temperament

Temperament

How Cane Corsos tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

affectionateassertivetrainablemajestic
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr

    Hypothyroidism

    Description and veterinary guidance for Hypothyroidism land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr

    Periodontal Disease

    Description and veterinary guidance for Periodontal Disease land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
60min
per day

About 60 minutes of activity per day keeps a Cane Corso physically and mentally satisfied. Split it between a structured walk and free play.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.

  2. RVC VetCompassRoyal Veterinary College VetCompass life-table research (McMillan et al. 2024)

    UK primary-care records; source for the median-lifespan and mortality figures.