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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.

Lagotto Romagnolos are skilled in the water, and there is nothing they love more than swimming. Originally used for hunting waterfowl in their native Italy, they are known for being experts at sniffing out truffles. Lagotto Romagnolos are also known for being curly-headed lovebugs. There’s no such thing as too much attention for these sweet dogs! Full-grown, they typically weigh 24-35 pounds and stand 16-19 inches tall.

Lagotto Romagnolos are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Lagotto Romagnolos are affectionate family dogs who love to be around children. They have a lot of patience and don’t mind little kids rolling around on them and, well, acting like kids. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

A dream day for the Lagotto Romagnolo would be to go swimming and retrieve a ball out of a lake. There’s honestly nothing these dogs would rather do. Also, if you’re a foodie, a fun activity for these dogs is to find prized truffles in the forest. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Although Lagotto Romagnolos might look like they just got a perm and do have a lot of fur, they are actually hypoallergenic, which makes them excellent companions for people with allergies. Their dense coat is very soft and requires some grooming to keep it that way. Lagotto Romagnolos usually need to get a haircut twice a year and look best with weekly brushing to keep their pretty tendrils from matting. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Lagotto Romagnolos are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Lagotto Romagnolos are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. They also don’t mind have other four-legged friends in the house – especially if raised together. These dogs can also be content living in a smaller space with a large backyard. They are fairly easy to train.