Breed comparison
Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Cane Corso4Affection with family4
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
4Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
1Barking3
3Shedding2
1Coat grooming1
3Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Cane Corso scores 3 out of 5, the Bullmastiff 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Bullmastiff if you want a quieter dog. Pick the Cane Corso if you want less dog hair.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.