Comparison: Cane Corso and Dogue de Bordeaux

Cane Corso and Dogue de Bordeaux are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Cane Corso
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Photo: spaceodissey from Parma, Italy, CC BY 2.0, source
Cane CorsoDogue de Bordeaux
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originItalyFrance
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers60–68 cm58–68 cm
Weight40–50 kg45–65 kg
Life span10–12 years5–8 years
Recognition features
  • Muscular athletic medium-sized mastiff
  • Short dense coat: black, grey, brindle or fawn
  • Square head, ears formerly cropped
  • Very large head with deep wrinkles
  • Solid mahogany-fawn coat with dark or red mask
  • Heavy, muscular, rather short build
CoatShort dense coat; black, grey, brindle, fawn.Short fine coat; mahogany fawn.
PurposeAn Italian guard dog and helper for hunting and cattle work; descendant of Roman war molossers.A French guard and hunting dog from Bordeaux that watched estates and held large game.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.