Corso/Shepherd

As intelligent and loyal protectors, Anatolian Shepherds make great companions and guard dogs. They were bred to protect flocks, and they maintain an inherent desire to take care of those they love to this day. This breed enjoys running, roaming, and having fun, so lace up those shoes and prepare for playtime. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-150 pounds and stand 27-29 inches tall.

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Anatolian Shepherd make the perfect family companion and guard dog. They’re smart and courageous, but not aggressive toward people or other pets. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Anatolian Shepherd requires a lot of exercise, so be prepared to get a workout. A yard with a fence is ideal, as they love to run and play on their own. Even if you have a large yard, they’ll still need a regular daily walk and activities to keep them busy. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Anatolian Shepherds are best known for having white cream, “sesame,” and piebald coats. The piebald coats are white with large, colorful spots that usually cover about ⅓ of their body. These pups often have black ears and masks, which make them easy to recognize. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. However, if you want your Anatolian Shepherd to guard your flock, they should live outdoors and not be treated as a family pet. Because of their size and activity level, this breed is better suited for large spaces rather than apartments. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.

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.