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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 Labradoodle combines the smarts, friendliness, and humor of their Labrador and Poodle ancestors. These family-friendly dogs are easygoing and adore people. Whether playing with the kids or a dip in the pool, they’ll be content doing just about anything as long as they’re with the ones they love. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-65 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Labradoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Labradoodles are very friendly toward children, dogs, and other pets in the house. These dogs are happy in an apartment or house setting, but they need to live indoors and be around people. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Labradoodles require an average amount of exercise, with the larger dogs needing a bit more activity than the smaller ones. They enjoy a walk each day and playing in the yard. Both Labradors and Poodles enjoy water, so this breed is fond of swimming and not afraid to dive in. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Due to their Poodle genes, the Labradoodle has a wide variety of coats that can be wiry or soft, straight or curly, or anywhere in between. Their colors vary as well, including white, cream, red, brown, black, and gold. Labradoodles have little to no shedding depending on how strong its Labrador genes are, so with a bit of brushing every few days, these dogs should be good to go. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Labradoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Labradoodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Labradoodles are very friendly toward children, dogs, and other pets in the house. They’re affectionate with strangers and don’t mind homes that have a lot of people coming and going. They are fairly easy to train.