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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.

The Dutch Shepherd is an active and alert breed who can fill a number of roles, such as farm herder, agility expert, guard dog, and more. They are built for work, have a variety of coats, and adapt well to many environments. Full-grown, they typically weigh 42-75 pounds and stand 21-25 inches tall.

Dutch Shepherds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dutch Shepherds aren't a great fit for first time dog owners. This dog needs a strong but fair leader, that is willing to take the time to train and socialize them with humans. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

This dog loves to be on the go! The Dutch Shepherd is extremely smart, and they like to use their brains. They need lots of mentally and physically challenging games, so leaving them at home for long periods can prove stressful on this very active dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Dutch Shepherd coat comes in three different varieties, short, long, and wired. Usually their coats are brindle gold or silver, usually with black markings of some kind around the face. No matter the coat, they only need to be bathed when necessary to protect the natural oils of their coats. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dutch Shepherds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They can adapt to life in an apartment, as long as they get a good amount of exercise everyday. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.