Australian Shepherd

Herding · Medium

Cane Corso

Working · Large

Australian Shepherd vs Cane Corso

Side-by-side comparison of the Australian Shepherd and Cane Corso — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Australian Shepherd

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Australian Shepherd

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Cane Corso

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Australian Shepherd

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Cane Corso

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Australian Shepherd

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Cane Corso
Size	Medium	Large
Height	18–23″	23.5–27.5″
Weight	40–65 lbs	88–120 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	9–12 yrs
Group	Herding	Working
Coat type	Medium-length double coat, straight to wavy	Short, dense, double coat

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Cane Corso
Energy level	Very High	Moderate
Trainability	Very High	High
Barking level	Moderate	Low

Compatibility

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Cane Corso
Good with kids	High	Moderate
Good with dogs	High	Low
Good with cats	Low	Low
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very Low

Care requirements

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Cane Corso
Shedding	High	Low
Grooming needs	Moderate	Very Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	45–75 min
Daily food	1.5–2.5 cups	3–5 cups
Annual cost	$1 300–$2 200	$1 800–$3 200

Temperament