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As the quintessential guard dog, Doberman Pinschers are fearless, honorable, and devoted to keeping you safe. “Dobes,” as they’re called, have a fierce loyalty but need a dominant owner to show them who’s boss. Bond with them in the beginning, and they’ll be your best friend for life. Full-grown, they typically weigh 60-100 pounds and stand 24-28 inches tall.

Doberman Pinschers are generally excellent with children of all ages. If properly socialized as puppies, Doberman Pinschers usually get along well with children and other pets. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Doberman Pinscher is no couch potato. These are working dogs that need lots of exercise, not just a walk here and there. They’ll be looking to you for activities that get their heart and mind racing. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Doberman Pinscher has a short coat that’s stiff yet smooth to the touch. They come in black, brown, or fawn, with black and tan as the most common colors. Their muzzles, legs, feet, and chest often have tan markings too. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Doberman Pinschers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Dobes aren’t suited for apartment life, as they need plenty of space and exercise. Give them large spaces to run and roam so they get enough activity. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

Cane Corsos are giant dogs with strong instincts to love and protect. They’re affectionate and playful with their owners, but if a stranger infringes on their family or territory, prepare for a scary showdown. When these dogs go into protection mode, they mean business. Full-grown, they typically weigh 88-110 pounds and stand 23-28 inches tall.

Cane Corsos are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Cane Corsos are calm, loyal, and affectionate toward their family, but they need to be watched around smaller kids because of their size. They should be socialized at an early age to minimize aggression with strangers and other dogs, but even with training, Cane Corsos may be on edge around those they don’t know. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Cane Corso is an athletic breed that needs a lot of exercise. They have a great deal of stamina, which makes them great companions for walks, long jogs, or hikes. These pups are big and strong, so if you allow them to live or play in a yard, make sure it has a secure fence to avoid escapes. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Cane Corso has short, dense, stiff fur in black, gray, fawn, or stripes. They also can have a black or grey muzzle or white markings on their chest and feet. Cane Corsos are light shedders, so they don’t need much grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Cane Corsos are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Due to their large build, these dogs are not a good fit for apartments. They’re content living indoors or outdoors as long as they have enough interaction and a safe place to stay. They are fairly easy to train.